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Mr. Right (2016): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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Mr. Right is a 2016 action comedy directed by Paco Cabezas, starring Anna Kendrick, Sam Rockwell and Tim Roth. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes and earned $607,595 worldwide. Critics gave it 52 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10.

IMDb rating
6.3/10
worldwide gross
$607.6K
Metascore
52
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Mr. Right (2016) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Director
Paco Cabezas
Genres
Action , Comedy , Romance
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Mr. Right About?

The premise of Mr. Right without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Following a painful breakup, Martha finds solace in a budding romance with Francis, a charismatic man with a surprising secret: he’s a hitman who targets those who abuse others. As their relationship deepens, Martha is drawn into Francis’s dangerous world, complicated by an FBI investigation. She must confront the consequences of his actions and decide whether to run or embrace the chaotic life she’s found herself in.

Mr. Right Themes & Keywords

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  • strong female character
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Cast & crew

Mr. Right Cast

Anna Kendrick leads the cast, with Sam Rockwell and Tim Roth. Directed by Paco Cabezas; 5 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Mr. Right

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From the director

More from Paco Cabezas

More films directed by Paco Cabezas, best-rated first: Rage, Goodbye, Neon Flesh and Neon Flesh.

Full filmography
Ratings

Mr. Right Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Mr. Right 52 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10.

Plot

Mr. Right Plot Summary

What happens in Mr. Right from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 16 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Martha, portrayed by Anna Kendrick, finds herself in a shocking situation when her boyfriend unexpectedly enters her apartment while passionately entangled with another woman. As they try to persuade her into a threesome, Martha, feeling betrayed, decides to leave, remarking sarcastically that her boyfriend believes she has no sense of adventure, before retaliating by chucking an item at his head.

Full summary

The whole story of Mr. Right, scene by scene

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Box office

Mr. Right Box Office

Mr. Right grossed $607,595 worldwide. $34,694 came from the US and Canada and $572,901 (94%) from the rest of the world.

2016 box office

Worldwide gross

$607.6K

US & Canada
$34.7K
International
$572.9K
US & Canada 6% Rest of the world 94%
Videos

Mr. Right Trailers & Videos

2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 clip.

Official Trailer
  • Clip Date Interrupted To Murder Extended Preview
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Mr. Right?

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 does Martha's boyfriend accuse her of lacking?

Cars

Cars in Mr. Right

9 cars on screen, including the 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray C2 and the 1978 Chevrolet Camaro.

All 9 cars
  • 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray C2 in Mr. Right 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray C2 Important role
  • 1978 Chevrolet Camaro in Mr. Right 1978 Chevrolet Camaro Minor role
  • 1969 Citroën Type HYP in Mr. Right 1969 Citroën Type HYP Minor role
  • 2003 Ford Crown Victoria in Mr. Right 2003 Ford Crown Victoria Minor role

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FAQ

Mr. Right FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Mr. Right, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Mr. Right?

Mr. Right runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was Mr. Right released?

Mr. Right was released on April 8, 2016.

Who directed Mr. Right?

Mr. Right was directed by Paco Cabezas.

More films by Paco Cabezas

Who is in the cast of Mr. Right?

Mr. Right stars Anna Kendrick, Sam Rockwell and Tim Roth, among 5 credited actors.

How much did Mr. Right make at the box office?

Mr. Right grossed $607,595 worldwide ($34,694 domestic, $572,901 international).

How is Mr. Right rated?

Mr. Right has 6.3/10 on IMDb, 52 on Metacritic, 65% on TMDB and 3.6/5 on Movie Insider.

Does Mr. Right have a post-credit scene?

No. Mr. Right has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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