Making Mr. Right(1987)
A man with a good warranty is hard to find.
Making Mr. Right Synopsis
When image consultant Frankie Stone is hired by a tech company to teach a scientist’s “Ulysses Robot” how to be a man, she winds up developing very real feelings for the faux human.
Making Mr. Right (1987) is a comedy, romance and science fiction film directed by Susan Seidelman, released on April 3, 1987 with a runtime of 1h 38m. It stars John Malkovich, Ann Magnuson, Glenne Headly and Ben Masters. Viewers rate it 5.2 out of 10 across 46 ratings.
- Director:
- Susan Seidelman
- Writers:
- Floyd Byars, Laurie Frank
- Producers:
- Mike Wise, Joel Tuber
- Cinematographer:
- Edward Lachman
- Composer:
- Chaz Jankel
- Production:
- Orion Pictures, Barry & Enright Productions
- Status:
- Released
Making Mr. Right (1987) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Making Mr. Right before you stream it.
Making Mr. Right Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Malkovich
as Jeff Peters / Ulysses
Ann Magnuson
as Frankie Stone
Glenne Headly
as Trish
Ben Masters
as Steve Marcus
Laurie Metcalf
as Sandy
Polly Bergen
as Estelle Stone
Harsh Nayyar
as Dr. Ramdas
Hart Bochner
as Don
Susan Berman
as Ivy Stone
Polly Draper
as Suzy Duncan
Christian Clemenson
as Bruce
Merwin Goldsmith
as Moe Glickstein
Key crew
Directed by Susan Seidelman, written by Floyd Byars and Laurie Frank, produced by Mike Wise and Joel Tuber.
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Making Mr. Right Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.2/10 from 46 ratings.
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Making Mr. Right – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Making Mr. Right online?
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Making Mr. Right (1987) is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, Criterion Channel and MGM Plus. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Making Mr. Right?
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The main cast of Making Mr. Right (1987) includes John Malkovich, Ann Magnuson, Glenne Headly, Ben Masters and Laurie Metcalf. The film was directed by Susan Seidelman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Making Mr. Right released?
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Making Mr. Right was released on April 3, 1987 and runs for 1h 38m.
Is Making Mr. Right worth watching?
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Making Mr. Right (1987) holds an average rating of 5.2 out of 10 from 46 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, romance and science fiction films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Making Mr. Right?
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Yes. The official Making Mr. Right trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.