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Mr. Wonderful

Mr. Wonderful (1993)

  • 53% of critics liked it
    (19 reviews)

  • 45% of users liked it
    (3,214 ratings)

A young man (Matt Dillon) is trying to go in with his friends on a bowling-alley investment, but finds that his finances are too strapped to attempt the venture. To curb his outlays, he begins arranging a marriage for his ex-wife (Annabella Sciorra) so he can end the alimony payments which keep him… More

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PG-13, 1 hr. 38 min.
Directed By
Anthony Minghella
Written By
Vicki Polon
Genres
Comedy, Romance
In Theaters
Oct 1, 1993 Wide
On DVD
Nov 23, 1999
Warner Home Video

Critic Reviews

  • Brian Lowry, Variety

    Short on laughs but tinged with a pleasant European flavor.

  • Peter Travers, Rolling Stone

    Without that yeoman cast effort and Dillon's easy charm, Mr. Wonderful could easily be mistaken for Mr. Potatohead.

  • Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

    One of those films where it's clear to the audience within five minutes what must obviously happen, and clear to the characters only at the end of the story.

  • James Berardinelli, ReelViews

    Mr. Wonderful doesn't aspire to be anything more than it is, and such a simple, uncomplicated presentation, coupled with likable characters, makes this film a fine example of light, romantic entertainment.

  • Angie Errigo, Empire Magazine

    An enjoyable romantic comedy, one that won't have the dragged along boyfriend running for the hills. It doesn't loose itself in fantasy land, remaining grounded and realistic.

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • Leigh R


    Typical romantic comedy, but it was pretty cute. Wouldn't watch again though.

  • jay n


    Nice performers in a nice story, that's it's problem it's nothing special just nice.

  • Mason W


    Matt Dillon and Annabella Sciorra are good in this romantic comedy. They are a couple that divorced that might find here paths back to one another...a very nice film to see...love both actors!!

  • Nicolas K


    Even though you always new exactly what was going to happen next, what makes this romantic film stand out is the realism of the dialogues and expression of emotions.

  • Leo L


    Great movie!

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