---
title: "Mystery Date"
year: 1991
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/mystery-date-1991"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 53027
imdb_id: "tt0102500"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 97
community_rating: 5.8
vote_count: 58
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Mystery Date (1991) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/mystery-date-1991

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus | The Roku Channel, YouTube Free, Tubi TV | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Tubi TV | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Jonathan Wacks
- **Networks / Studios**: Orion Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Ethan Hawke** as *Tom McHugh*
- **Teri Polo** as *Geena Matthews*
- **Brian McNamara** as *Craig McHugh*
- **Fisher Stevens** as *Dwight*
- **Tony Rosato** as *Sharpie*
- **Don S. Davis** as *Doheny*
- **James Hong** as *Fortune Teller*
- **Victor Wong** as *Janitor*
- **BD Wong** as *James Lew*
- **Ping Wu** as *Vince*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Mystery Date online?
Mystery Date is currently available to watch or stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: 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.

### Q: 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.

### Q: Who directed Mystery Date?
Mystery Date was directed by Jonathan Wacks.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Mystery Date — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/53027)
- [Mystery Date - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mystery_Date)
- [Mystery Date](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/)
- [Mystery Date (1991) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/53027-mystery-date/cast)

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