Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- Mild
- witty
- breezy
- earnest
- nostalgic movie night
- light date night
What critics said
Critics broadly regarded the film as a ludicrous, perfunctory romantic comedy whose charm and performances could not overcome its strained premise and earnest script.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Jonathan falls in love with a mannequin that becomes Emmy, while she appears inanimate to everyone else.
Jonathan’s window displays at Prince and Company transform his artistic abilities and professional prospects.
The romance, rivalry, and window-dressing competitions all unfold inside the Prince and Company department store.
The ancient Egyptian princess premise, mannequin transformation, and broad supporting performances create the film’s deliberately silly 1980s sensibility.
Films like Mannequin, and why
Splash
shares a whimsical fantasy romance, fish out of water premise, and affectionate comedic tone
The Purple Rose of Cairo
shares an absurd supernatural premise, workplace comedy, and sweet romantic pairing
Big
shares 1980s romantic comedy conventions, heightened fantasy, and feel-good escapism
Movie Details
- Director
- Michael Gottlieb
- Release Date
- 1987-02-13
- Runtime
- 89 min
- Rating
- 6.9 / 10 (854)
Cast
- Andrew McCarthy
- Kim Cattrall
- Estelle Getty
- James Spader
- G.W. Bailey
- Carole Davis
- Meshach Taylor
- Steve Vinovich
- Christopher Maher
- Phyllis Newman
Where to watch in United States
- Buy
- Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Mannequin about?
- A struggling artist finds love and professional purpose when the mannequin he creates comes spectacularly to life.
- What is Mannequin like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Mannequin as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Mannequin violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Mannequin as mild.
- What did critics think of Mannequin?
- Critics broadly regarded the film as a ludicrous, perfunctory romantic comedy whose charm and performances could not overcome its strained premise and earnest script.
- Which films are like Mannequin?
- Films with a similar feel include Splash, The Purple Rose of Cairo, and Big.
- How long is Mannequin?
- Mannequin runs 89 minutes.
- Where can I watch Mannequin?
- In United States, Mannequin is available to rent or buy from Fandango At Home.
