Mac and Me (1988): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Mac and Me is a 1988 adventure sci-fi film directed by Stewart Raffill, starring Christine Ebersole, Danny Cooksey and Ivan J. Rado. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes and earned $6.4 million worldwide. Critics gave it 7% on Rotten Tomatoes and 26 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 35m (95 min)
- Director
- Stewart Raffill
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Orion Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Mac and Me About?
The premise of Mac and Me without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A small, furry alien finds itself stranded on Earth and must learn to adapt to a strange new environment. It eventually befriends a young boy who uses a wheelchair, and the two form an unlikely friendship. Through their connection, the alien experiences the wonders and complexities of humanity, while the boy finds a renewed sense of hope and companionship in this touching story about acceptance and belonging.
Mac and Me Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- falling into water
- handicapped boy
- coca cola
- product placement
- mcdonald's restaurant
- space probe
- telepathy
- back from the dead
- alien
- wheelchair
- alien stuck on earth
- fire extinguisher
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- car accident
- explosion
- mother son relationship
- brother brother relationship
- gun
- power drill
- nasa
- space adventure
- space sci fi
- 1980s
- interspecies friendship
- exploding car
- police shootout
- gunfight
- shootout
- shotgun
- suburb
- skittles
- falling from height
- single mother
- alien contact
- death of child
- space exploration
- teddy bear
- desert
- death of brother
- false accusation
- supermarket
- windmill
- disability
- psychotronic film
- character credited as self
- cartoon on tv
- sequel baiting
- set up for unmade sequel
- slimehouse
- ronald mcdonald character
- b sci fi
Mac and Me Cast
Christine Ebersole leads the cast, with Danny Cooksey and Ivan J. Rado. Directed by Stewart Raffill; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Stewart Raffill
Also Starring in Mac and Me
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More films directed by Stewart Raffill, best-rated first: The Philadelphia Experiment, The Ice Pirates, Mannequin: On the Move and Grizzly Falls.
Mac and Me Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Mac and Me 7% on Rotten Tomatoes and 26 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 7% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 38%
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Metacritic 26 Metascore
User score 5.1
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TMDB 44% User score
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Mac and Me Plot Summary
What happens in Mac and Me from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As the last remnants of life on their arid planet fade away, a family of extraterrestrial beings embarks on a desperate quest for sustenance, driven by their primal need for survival as they search for underground water. Simultaneously, a NASA research probe touches down on the barren landscape, inadvertently drawing in three of the aliens while collecting atmospheric samples. Once it returns to Earth, the unexpected passengers are blissfully unaware of the remarkable adventure that lies ahead.
Full summary
The whole story of Mac and Me, scene by scene
Mac and Me Box Office
Mac and Me grossed $6.4 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$6.4M
- US & Canada
- $6.4M
Mac and Me Trailers & Videos
14 videos: 4 trailers, 2 teasers, 7 clips and 1 featurette.
- Trailer Official Trailer #2
- Trailer Official Trailer #1
- Trailer Official Trailer
- Teaser Mac and Me - T.V. Spots
How Well Do You Know Mac and Me?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What is the full name of the character known as MAC?
Cars in Mac and Me
51 cars on screen, including the 1987 Volkswagen Vanagon T3 Typ 2 and the 1957 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible.
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1987 Volkswagen Vanagon T3 Typ 2 Main role -
1957 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible Important role -
1985 Ford LTD Country Squire Important role -
1986 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale Important role
Mac and Me Also Known As
16 alternative titles, including “Mac, a földönkívüli barát” and “マック”.
- Also known as
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- Mac, a földönkívüli barát
- マック
- 宇宙精靈
- Прибулець і я
- Il mio amico Mac
- Mi amigo Mac
- Mick... mein Freund vom anderen Stern
- Mac et moi
- Мак и я
- Mac a já
- แม็ค แอนด์ มี เพื่อนรักสุดขอบฟ้า
- Mac i Ja
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- 新外星人
- 내 친구는 외계인
- El meu amic Mac
- Mac: O Extraterrestre
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Mac and Me FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Mac and Me, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Mac and Me?
Mac and Me runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
When was Mac and Me released?
Mac and Me was released on August 12, 1988.
Who directed Mac and Me?
Mac and Me was directed by Stewart Raffill.
More films by Stewart Raffill Who is in the cast of Mac and Me?
Mac and Me stars Christine Ebersole, Danny Cooksey and Ivan J. Rado, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Mac and Me make at the box office?
Mac and Me grossed $6.4 million worldwide.
How is Mac and Me rated?
Mac and Me has 7% on Rotten Tomatoes, 26 on Metacritic and 44% on TMDB.
Does Mac and Me have a post-credit scene?
No. Mac and Me has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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