Maid to Order (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1987, Maid to Order is a comedy and fantasy film directed by Amy Holden Jones, running about 93 minutes. “She was raised in a Beverly Hills mansion. Now, she's got to clean one.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Spoiled Jessie Montgomery, whose wild behavior and spending excesses cause her well-meaning but exasperated millionaire father Charles to wish he never had her, is visited by fairy godmother Stella. In an effort to save Jessie, Stella casts a spell which causes Charles to no longer have a daughter. Jessie, now penniless and without a friend, must take a maid's job to earn a living, and hopefully to learn her lesson.
Who’s in it. Maid to Order stars Ally Sheedy as Jessie Montgomery, Beverly D'Angelo as Stella Winston, Michael Ontkean as Nick McGuire and Valerie Perrine as Georgette Starkey, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Maid to Order has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $9.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Maid to Order page.
If you liked it. Fans of Maid to Order tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Maid to Order (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Maid to Order change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Maid to Order worth watching?
- Maid to Order holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and fantasy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Maid to Order?
- Maid to Order stars Ally Sheedy, Beverly D'Angelo, Michael Ontkean, Valerie Perrine and Dick Shawn.
- When was Maid to Order released?
- Maid to Order was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.