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The Matchmaker

R19971h 37mMark Joffe
IMDb 6.5 · Rotten Tomatoes 47%

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"A comedy for the incurably unromantic."

Marcy, a worker in the reelection campaign of bumbling Senator John McGlory, is sent to Ireland on a quest to find the Irish ancestry of Sen. McGlory, to help him win the Irish vote. But when Marcy arrives in the small village of Ballinagra, she finds herself in the middle of a matchmaking festival, and the local matchmaker is determined to pair her off with one of the local bachelors.

ComedyRomance
Election CampaignIrish-americanMake A Match

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What is The Matchmaker (1997) about?

Marcy, a worker in the reelection campaign of bumbling Senator John McGlory, is sent to Ireland on a quest to find the Irish ancestry of Sen. McGlory, to help him win the Irish vote. But when Marcy arrives in the small village of Ballinagra, she finds herself in the middle of a matchmaking festival, and the local matchmaker is determined to pair her off with one of the local bachelors.

Who stars in The Matchmaker?

The Matchmaker stars Janeane Garofalo (Marcy Tizard), David O'Hara (Sean Kelly), Milo O'Shea (Dermot O'Brien), Jay O. Sanders (Senator John McGlory), Rosaleen Linehan (Millie O'Dowd). The film was directed by Mark Joffe.

How long is The Matchmaker?

The Matchmaker has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1997. It is rated R.

Is The Matchmaker worth watching?

The Matchmaker holds an IMDb rating of 6.5/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 47. Fans of Comedy, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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