Mannequin (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1987, Mannequin is a comedy, fantasy and romance film directed by Michael Gottlieb, running about 89 minutes. “Just because Jonathan's fallen in love with a piece of wood, it doesn't make him a dummy.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Jonathan Switcher, an unemployed artist, finds a job as an assistant window dresser for a department store. When Jonathan happens upon a beautiful mannequin he previously designed, she springs to life and introduces herself as Emmy, an Egyptian under an ancient spell. Despite interference from the store's devious manager, Jonathan and his mannequin fall in love while creating eye-catching window displays to keep the struggling store in business.
Who’s in it. Mannequin stars Andrew McCarthy as Jonathan Switcher, Kim Cattrall as Ema 'Emmy' Hesire, Estelle Getty as Claire Prince Timkin and James Spader as Mr. Richards, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Mannequin has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $42.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mannequin page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mannequin tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mannequin (1987)?
- In US, Mannequin is available to rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Mannequin worth watching?
- Mannequin holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mannequin?
- Mannequin stars Andrew McCarthy, Kim Cattrall, Estelle Getty, James Spader and G.W. Bailey.
- When was Mannequin released?
- Mannequin was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.