Mystery Date 1991
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 97 minutes
- Director
- Jonathan Wacks
- Network
- Orion Pictures
- Where to Stream
- fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo
What is Mystery Date?
Mystery Date is a 1991 American dark comedy film directed by Jonathan Wacks, starring Ethan Hawke, Teri Polo, and Brian McNamara, with a brief cameo by shock-rockers Gwar. The story follows Tom McHugh as he goes on a night on the town with the girl next door, during which he quickly learns that his perfect big brother Craig is not all he is cracked up to be.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1991
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 97 minutes
- Release date
- Aug 16, 1991
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Orion Pictures
- Revenue
- $6,166,819
- Genres
- Comedy, Romance
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.8/10 from 58 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~97 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- Orion Pictures
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Overview
Mystery Date is a 1991 American dark comedy film directed by Jonathan Wacks, starring Ethan Hawke, Teri Polo, and Brian McNamara, with a brief cameo by shock-rockers Gwar. The story follows Tom McHugh as he goes on a night on the town with the girl next door, during which he quickly learns that his perfect big brother Craig is not all he is cracked up to be. Throughout the evening, Tom is harassed by unpleasant strangers, threatened by mobsters, pursued by police, attacked by an irate florist, accused of murder, and has his date kidnapped. These troubles all occur because everyone thinks Tom is Craig, and the classic 1959 DeSoto Firesweep that Tom borrowed from his brother has two dead bodies in the trunk. The film has a running time of one hour and thirty-seven minutes to one hour and thirty-eight minutes and was released in the United States on August 16, 1991.
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“A gripping exploration of comedy and romance that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is Mystery Date worth watching?
Mystery Date holds a community rating of 5.8/10 based on 58 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Comedy, Romance for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Mystery Date and when was it released?
Mystery Date is a feature film with a runtime of 97 minutes. It was released in 1991. Release status: Released.
Who directed Mystery Date?
Mystery Date was directed by Jonathan Wacks.
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