Mystery Date (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1991, Mystery Date is a comedy and romance film directed by Jonathan Wacks, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. Tom McHugh quickly learns that his perfect big brother Craig isn't all he's cracked up to be while on a night on the town with the girl next door, during which 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—all because everyone thinks he's Craig...and the classic 1959 DeSoto Firesweep he borrowed off his brother has two dead bodies in the trunk.
Who’s in it. Mystery Date stars Ethan Hawke as Tom McHugh, Teri Polo as Geena Matthews, Brian McNamara as Craig McHugh and Fisher Stevens as Dwight, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Mystery Date has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $6.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mystery Date page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mystery Date tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mystery Date (1991)?
- In US, Mystery Date is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Mystery Date worth watching?
- Mystery Date holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mystery Date?
- Mystery Date stars Ethan Hawke, Teri Polo, Brian McNamara, Fisher Stevens and Sharlene Martin.
- When was Mystery Date released?
- Mystery Date was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.