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Mr. Wrong

  • 1996
  • PG-13
  • 1h 36m
IMDb RATING
3.8/10
5.5K
YOUR RATING
Mr. Wrong (1996)
A lonely single woman finds the seemingly-perfect man to date, but soon regrets it when his deranged, possessive other personality emerges and she cannot convince anyone else of his Jekyll-and-Hyde true nature.
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A lonely single woman finds the seemingly-perfect man to date, but soon regrets it when his deranged, possessive other personality emerges and she cannot convince anyone else of his Jekyll-a... Read allA lonely single woman finds the seemingly-perfect man to date, but soon regrets it when his deranged, possessive other personality emerges and she cannot convince anyone else of his Jekyll-and-Hyde true nature.A lonely single woman finds the seemingly-perfect man to date, but soon regrets it when his deranged, possessive other personality emerges and she cannot convince anyone else of his Jekyll-and-Hyde true nature.

  • Director
    • Nick Castle
  • Writers
    • Chris Matheson
    • Kerry Ehrin
    • Craig Munson
  • Stars
    • Ellen DeGeneres
    • Bill Pullman
    • Joan Cusack
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    3.8/10
    5.5K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Nick Castle
    • Writers
      • Chris Matheson
      • Kerry Ehrin
      • Craig Munson
    • Stars
      • Ellen DeGeneres
      • Bill Pullman
      • Joan Cusack
    • 76User reviews
    • 15Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 2 nominations total

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    Photos20

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    Ellen DeGeneres
    Ellen DeGeneres
    • Martha Alston
    Bill Pullman
    Bill Pullman
    • Whitman Crawford
    Joan Cusack
    Joan Cusack
    • Inga Gunther
    Dean Stockwell
    Dean Stockwell
    • Jack Tramonte
    Joan Plowright
    Joan Plowright
    • Mrs. Crawford
    John Livingston
    John Livingston
    • Walter
    Robert Goulet
    Robert Goulet
    • Dick Braxton
    Ellen Cleghorne
    Ellen Cleghorne
    • Jane
    Hope Davis
    Hope Davis
    • Annie
    Brad William Henke
    Brad William Henke
    • Bob
    • (as Brad Henke)
    Christine Cattell
    Christine Cattell
    • Nancy Culpepper
    Peter White
    Peter White
    • Mr. Alston
    Polly Holliday
    Polly Holliday
    • Mrs. Alston
    Briant Wells
    • Stuart
    Camille Saviola
    Camille Saviola
    • Consuela
    Maddie Corman
    Maddie Corman
    • Missy
    Jonathan Hernandez
    Jonathan Hernandez
    • Cody
    Victoria Elena Flores
    • Nicole
    • (as Victoria Flores)
    • Director
      • Nick Castle
    • Writers
      • Chris Matheson
      • Kerry Ehrin
      • Craig Munson
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews76

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    loveraisins

    Does not deserve the bad reviews it got

    Sure, it's not the best comedy you've ever seen. But it does not belong on the worst list either. DeGeneres is extremely talented with her natural humor that makes Mr. Wrong very original. I can't speak for everyone, but I personally identify with many of her reactions and behaviors.
    leahash23

    A classic!

    Hello, my name is Pursy and I am 17 years old. I first saw this movie when I was around 10 years old. It was such an enjoyable experience. I love this movie. I think the actors are great in it and they definitely know how to make people laugh. I rented it often and when I finally saw it for sale at a store, I bought it. I watch it to this day and still laugh like I did when I first saw it. Yes, I will admit that it is a bit out there and I can definitely see why most people don't like the movie but when you look past all that and see the movie for what it really is, it's a great movie and it really hurts me to see such negative attitudes and comments about it. If I could thank any two people in this world, I would want to thank Ellen DeGeneres and Bill Pullman for making such a hysterical movie. Thanks You.
    4merklekranz

    Let's talk about "black comedy"...and how this is a total failure...

    "Mr. Wrong" had to be written as a "black comedy", but unfortunately misses the mark by a wide margin. The main problem is that the film is not outrageous enough. Bill Pullman's character resorts to becoming a mean stalker after his rejection by Ellen DeGeneris. At this point the movie turns into nothing more than a glorified cartoon. In order for dark comedy to succeed, it can be outrageous, but not mean spirited. Killing perverts to finance their dream restaurant worked wonders in "Eating Raoul". Here, simply destroying someone's life, for one's own pleasure, is totally off-putting, and not funny. A big disappointment, and definitely not "black comedy". - MERK
    makuala8

    Loved it!

    I would have to disagree with the overall rating of this movie- personally I loved it! It's so funny! I would definitely tell anyone that's interested in seeing it to do it and ignore the bad reviews of it- hey who know's you may end up loving it!!!
    movieratings03

    Unfunny Comedy

    MR. WRONG ** Unfunny comedy, save two or three role-plays, that casts comedian-turned-actress Ellen DeGeneres as a hapless woman with no man in her life, and Bill Pullman as Mr. Right, the fellow she never figured she needed. But the story has seemingly charming Pullman become insensitive and obnoxious - qualities that can be said of what the screenplay evolves into - and DeGeneres wants out when she comes to terms with it. Wasting the talents of all involved, it's one of those films that seems entertaining on commercial release, but disappoints when you actually rent it. Don't waste your time. I saw the movie two or three years ago, and haven't seen it since, nor ever again.

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Lisa Kudrow screentested for the role of Annie.
    • Goofs
      Martha turns the TV in her office off twice when Walter walks in.
    • Quotes

      Inga Gunther: [about to open a jar of ants] prepare to be consumed, Martha Alston! PREPARE TO BE... oh, God! They're dead. Bob?

      Bob: They are?

      Inga Gunther: Yes, didn't you feed them?

      Bob: i thought you said you wanted them hungry?

      Inga Gunther: HUNGRY, Bob! Not DEAD! Now what are we gonna do?

      Martha: We could re-schedule, like, you know, next Tuesday is good for me.

      Inga Gunther: Dream on, little beauty!

    • Crazy credits
      The Mandeville Films company logo suddenly appears right before end credits start
    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert: Before and After/Rumble in the Bronx/Mary Reilly/Unforgettable/Mr. Wrong (1996)
    • Soundtracks
      The Things We Do for Love
      Written by Graham Gouldman and Eric Stewart

      Performed by Amy Grant

      Produced by Wayne Kirkpatrick

      Courtesy of A&M Records, Inc.

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 16, 1996 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Mi adorado amigo
    • Filming locations
      • Santa Clarita, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Touchstone Pictures
      • Mandeville Films
      • Marty Katz Productions
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $12,825,141
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $5,106,797
      • Feb 18, 1996
    • Gross worldwide
      • $12,825,141
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 36m(96 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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