Matinee

Matinee (1993)

  • 92% of critics liked it
    (26 reviews)

  • 55% of users liked it
    (6,552 ratings)

John Goodman's full-throttle performance as a William Castle-inspired schlockmeister propels Joe Dante's delightful and charming comedy Matinee. The film takes place during the fall 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis, a time when America's innocence began to crumble. Goodman plays film producer… More

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PG,
Directed By
Written By
Jerico, Charles S. Haas, Jerico Ondevilla
Genres
Drama, Horror, Kids & Family, Comedy
In Theaters
Jun 1, 1992 Wide
On DVD
Jul 15, 1998
MCA Universal Home Video

Critic Reviews

  • Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews

    Uproarious comedy that film buffs should love.

  • Ken Hanke, Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)

    Sharp and sharply observed period comedy with heart.

  • Jeffrey M. Anderson, San Francisco Examiner

    A riot, and Joe Dante's most touchingly personal movie at the same time.

  • Blake Davis, KFOR Channel 4 News

    Captures the spirit and joy of growing up on cheesy old horror movies. One of the best pieces of nostalgia ever made.

  • Alex Sandell, Juicy Cerebellum

    A fun film. I wish they'd bring back some of the lost magic to 'B' movies.

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • Randy T


    A feel-good, have-fun, don't-take-it-too-seriously, William-Castle kind of movie.

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    Cast: John Goodman, Cathy Moriarty, Kellie Martin, Simon Fenton, Omri Katz, Lisa Jakub, Jesse Lee Soffer, Lucinda Jenney, James Villemaire, Robert Picardo, Jesse White, Dick Miller, John Sayles, David Clennon, Lucy Butler, Naomi Watts, Joey Fatone Director: Joe Dante Summary:… More

  • jd c


    <a href="http://s294.photobucket.com/albums/mm89/JDHallowEEn/HorrorQf/?action=view¤t=Matinee2.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm89/JDHallowEEn/HorrorQf/Matinee2.jpg" border="0"… More

  • Lafe F


    A good visit to 1961 small-town America childhood, mixed with the fear of atomic missiles approaching. John Goodman is a good showman, who puts on a hilariously unforgettable Saturday Matinee. Well done!

  • xGary X


    John Goodman is easily the best thing about this Joe Dante film, which features his usual affectionate mix of B-movie homage and teenage coming of age. Not bad but very forgettable.

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