Welcome Back Mr. McDonald

Welcome Back Mr. McDonald (1998)

  • 88% of critics liked it
    (8 reviews)

  • 91% of users liked it
    (972 ratings)

Noted television screenwriter and founder of the acclaimed theatrical group Tokyo Sunshine Boys, Koki Mitani makes his directorial debut with this wickedly funny look at a live radio broadcast gone horribly wrong. As a part of a PR stunt, a Tokyo radio station holds an amateur screenwriting contest… More

Unrated, 1 hr. 38 min.
Directed By
Koki Mitani
Written By
Koki Mitani
Genres
Drama, Art House & International, Comedy
In Theaters
Sep 8, 1999 Limited
On DVD
Mar 18, 2003
Tidepoint Pictures

Critic Reviews

  • David Cornelius, eFilmCritic.com

    Mr. McDonald is a loving tribute to the magic of storytelling that's warm, huggable, overflowing with wonder and charm.

  • Steve Rhodes, Internet Reviews

    Even if it doesn't generate many laughs, it's good-spirited tone will put a smile in your heart, and its rousing ending will likely have you applauding.

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