The Matchmaker (1997): movie guide

What is The Matchmaker 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.

Cast highlights

The Matchmaker features Janeane Garofalo, David O'Hara, Milo O'Shea, Jay O. Sanders, Rosaleen Linehan, Paul Hickey. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.

Key facts

Release date: 1997-10-03. Runtime: 97 minutes. TMDB score: 6.1/10 (52 votes). Genres: Comedy, Romance. Original language: en. Status: Released.

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Frequently asked questions

What genre is The Matchmaker?

The Matchmaker is listed as Comedy, Romance on TMDB.

How long is The Matchmaker?

The Matchmaker runs about 97 minutes.

Who stars in The Matchmaker?

Cast highlights include Janeane Garofalo, David O'Hara, Milo O'Shea, Jay O. Sanders, Rosaleen Linehan, Paul Hickey.

Does Cinema Box stream The Matchmaker?

No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.

Where can I track The Matchmaker?

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