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Making Mr. Right

PG-131h 38m1987Susan Seidelman
IMDb: 5.5/10Rotten: 60%
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"A man with a good warranty is hard to find."

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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Making Mr. Right (1987) about?

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.

Who stars in Making Mr. Right?

Making Mr. Right stars John Malkovich (Jeff Peters / Ulysses), Ann Magnuson (Frankie Stone), Glenne Headly (Trish), Ben Masters (Steve Marcus), Laurie Metcalf (Sandy). The film was directed by Susan Seidelman.

How long is Making Mr. Right?

Making Mr. Right has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1987. It is rated PG-13.

Is Making Mr. Right worth watching?

Making Mr. Right holds an IMDb rating of 5.5/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 60. Fans of Comedy, Romance, Science Fiction are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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