Mannequin (1987): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Mannequin is a 1987 fantasy comedy directed by Michael Gottlieb, starring Kim Cattrall, Andrew McCarthy and James Spader. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes and earned $42.7 million worldwide. It was nominated for 1 Oscar. Critics gave it 20% on Rotten Tomatoes and 21 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- Michael Gottlieb
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Twentieth Century Fox
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Mannequin About?
The premise of Mannequin without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A struggling artist finds an unexpected job as a window dresser at a department store. He develops feelings for one of his creations, a beautiful mannequin named Emmy. Complications arise when a scheming manager and an unexpected touch of ancient Egyptian magic bring Emmy to life, testing the boundaries of their blossoming romance and challenging what is real.
Mannequin Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- mannequin
- mannequin comes to life
- female mannequin
- talking to a mannequin
- department store
- window display
- window dresser
- shop window
- security guard
- mother daughter relationship
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- ancient egypt
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- pink dress
- night shift
- scene before opening credits
- store window
- looking in a store window
- business rivalry
- hang glider
- newspaper headline
- dummy
- mannequin factory
- mannequin head
- dress mannequin
- stuck car
- sunglasses
- cadillac convertible
- guard dog
- conveyor belt
- trash compactor
- ends with a wedding
- reincarnation
- love
- job
- stock boy
- pink cadillac
- male female relationship
- sex in a store
- sex scene
- impossible love
- female boss
- public nudity
- wet clothes
- artist as protagonist
- black panties
- panties
- cleavage
- mythology
- hang gliding
- motorcycle
Mannequin Cast
Kim Cattrall leads the cast, with Andrew McCarthy and James Spader. Directed by Michael Gottlieb; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Michael Gottlieb
Also Starring in Mannequin
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More films directed by Michael Gottlieb, best-rated first: A Kid in King Arthur's Court, Mr. Nanny and The Shrimp on the Barbie.
Mannequin Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Mannequin 20% on Rotten Tomatoes and 21 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 20% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 55%
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Metacritic 21 Metascore
User score 7.5
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TMDB 68% User score
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Mannequin Plot Summary
What happens in Mannequin from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the enchanting lands of Ancient Egypt, a spirited young princess named Ema ‘Emmy’ Hesire finds herself hiding within the cool, shadowy confines of a pyramid, cleverly disguised as a mummy. Emmy, yearning for true love and resisting the constraints of an arranged marriage, turns her heart towards the heavens, praying fervently to the gods for a divine intervention that would unite her with her destined partner in the future. However, in a twist of fate, she mysteriously vanishes right before her mother’s astonished eyes, setting the stage for a remarkable journey across time.
Full summary
The whole story of Mannequin, scene by scene
Mannequin Box Office
Mannequin grossed $42.7 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$42.7M
- US & Canada
- $42.7M
Mannequin Awards & Nominations
Mannequin was nominated for 1 Oscar. The 2 nominations come from 2 ceremonies.
2 nominations2 ceremonies
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Golden Globes 1988 1 nomination- Nominated Best Original Song – Albert Hammond Jr.
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Oscars 1988 1 nomination- Nominated Music (Original Song)
Mannequin Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Mannequin.
How Well Do You Know Mannequin?
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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- Question 10: not answered
What ancient civilization is the character Emmy from?
Cars in Mannequin
20 cars on screen, including the 1978 AMC Matador and the 1986 Ford Mustang.
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1978 AMC Matador Important role -
1986 Ford Mustang Important role -
Harley-Davidson XLH 883 Sportster Important role -
1962 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Minor role
Mannequin Also Known As
26 alternative titles, including “模特” and “穿梭梦美人”.
- Also known as
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- 模特
- 穿梭梦美人
- Манекен
- Ikkunaprinsessa
- H κούκλα
- Maneken
- Manechinul
- Mannequin 1
- Mannequin I (1987)
- A manöken
- Manequim
- 神气活现
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- Maniquí
- Próbababa
- אהבה בחלון ראווה
- 神氣活現
- Η Κούκλα
- Ateşli
- 마네킨
- Skyltdockan
- Me enamoré de un maniquí (Mannequin)
- Manekin
- Figurína
- マネキン
- 穿梭夢美人
- เทวดาทำหล่น
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Mannequin FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Mannequin, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Mannequin?
Mannequin runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was Mannequin released?
Mannequin was released on February 13, 1987.
Who directed Mannequin?
Mannequin was directed by Michael Gottlieb.
More films by Michael Gottlieb Who is in the cast of Mannequin?
Mannequin stars Kim Cattrall, Andrew McCarthy and James Spader, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Mannequin make at the box office?
Mannequin grossed $42.7 million worldwide.
How is Mannequin rated?
Mannequin has 20% on Rotten Tomatoes, 21 on Metacritic and 68% on TMDB.
Was Mannequin nominated for any awards?
Mannequin received 2 nominations across 2 ceremonies.
Does Mannequin have a post-credit scene?
No. Mannequin has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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