Mannequin (1987) movie poster

Mannequin (1987)

"Just because Jonathan's fallen in love with a piece of wood, it doesn't make him a dummy."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 89%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 20% (RT: 20%, MC: 21) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
ComedyRomanceFantasy

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Director
Runtime
1h 29m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.8/10 (809 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
20%
Metacritic
21
Cast
Andrew McCarthy as Jonathan Switcher
Kim Cattrall as Ema 'Emmy' Hesire
Estelle Getty as Claire Prince Timkin
James Spader as Mr. Richards
G.W. Bailey as Captain Felix Maxwell
Carole Davis as Roxie Shield
Meshach Taylor as Hollywood
Steve Vinovich as B.J. Wert
Yes. 89% of real audiences liked it based on 809 votes. Critics scored it lower at 20%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
Jonathan Switcher, an unemployed artist, finds a job as an assistant window dresser for a department store. When Jonathan happens upon a beautiful mannequin he previously designed, she springs to life and introduces herself as Emmy, an Egyptian under an ancient spell. Despite interference from the store's devious manager, Jonathan and his mannequin fall in love while creating eye-catching window displays to keep the struggling store in business. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • The initial cut of Mannequin was reportedly much longer, with several subplots removed to improve the pacing.
  • Andrew McCarthy spent months preparing for the role, heavily researching the subject matter.
Audience Consensus

Mannequin is a 1987 comedy, romance, fantasy film directed by Michael Gottlieb. Jonathan Switcher, an unemployed artist, finds a job as an assistant window dresser for a department store. When Jonathan happens upon a beautiful mannequin he previously designed, she springs to life and introduces herself as Emmy, an Egyptian under an ancient spell.

Despite interference from the store's devious manager, Jonathan and his mannequin fall in love while creating eye-catching window displays to keep the struggling store in business. The film has been rated by 809 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a comedy film, Mannequin delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling.

The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Mannequin (1987) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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