Making Mr. Right (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1987, Making Mr. Right is a comedy, romance and science fiction film directed by Susan Seidelman, running about 98 minutes. “A man with a good warranty is hard to find.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When image consultant Frankie Stone is hired by a tech company to teach a scientist’s “Ulysses Robot” how to be a man, she winds up developing very real feelings for the faux human.
Who’s in it. Making Mr. Right stars John Malkovich as Jeff Peters / Ulysses, Ann Magnuson as Frankie Stone, Glenne Headly as Trish and Ben Masters as Steve Marcus, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Making Mr. Right has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Making Mr. Right page.
If you liked it. Fans of Making Mr. Right tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Making Mr. Right (1987)?
- In US, Making Mr. Right is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Making Mr. Right worth watching?
- Making Mr. Right holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, romance and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Making Mr. Right?
- Making Mr. Right stars John Malkovich, Ann Magnuson, Glenne Headly, Ben Masters and Polly Bergen.
- When was Making Mr. Right released?
- Making Mr. Right was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.