Mac and Me (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 4.4
Released in 1988, Mac and Me is a fantasy, adventure, family and science fiction film directed by Stewart Raffill, running about 95 minutes. “Eric's new in the neighborhood. Mac's new on the planet.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A Mysterious Alien Creature (MAC) escaping from nefarious NASA agents, is befriended by a young boy in a wheelchair. Together, they try to find MAC's family from whom he has been separated.
Who’s in it. Mac and Me stars Jade Calegory as Eric Cruise, Lauren Stanley as Debbie, Christine Ebersole as Janet Cruise and Jonathan Ward as Michael Cruise, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.4/10, Mac and Me has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $5.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mac and Me page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mac and Me tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mac and Me (1988)?
- In US, Mac and Me is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Mac and Me worth watching?
- Mac and Me holds an audience score of 4.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, adventure, family and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mac and Me?
- Mac and Me stars Jade Calegory, Lauren Stanley, Christine Ebersole, Jonathan Ward and Tina Caspary.
- When was Mac and Me released?
- Mac and Me was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.