Mac and Me
“Eric's new in the neighborhood. Mac's new on the planet.”
Synopsis
A Mysterious Alien Creature (MAC) escaping from nefarious NASA agents, is befriended by a young boy in a wheelchair. Together, they try to find MAC's family from whom he has been separated.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
4K UHD + Blu-ray Promo TrailerOfficial
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Top Cast
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Christine Ebersole
Janet Cruise
Jonathan Ward
Michael Cruise
Tina Caspary
Courtney
Lauren Stanley
Debbie
Jade Calegory
Eric Cruise
Vinnie Torrente
Mitford
Martin West
Wickett
Ivan J. Rado
Zimmerman
Danny Cooksey
Jack Jr
Laura Waterbury
Linda
Jack Eiseman
Splatter Car Driver
Barbara Allyne Bennet
Scientist
Richard Bravo
Mover #1
Gary Brockette
Doctor #2
Sherri Stone Butler
Checkout Girl
Joseph Chapman
Doctor
Sheila Chambers
Girl #2 in Car
Alyce Coleman
Girl #1 in Car
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 12, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 1, 1999
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$5.9M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stewart Raffill
- Screenplay & Story
- Stewart Raffill, Steve Feke
- Original Score
- Alan Silvestri
- Original Title
- Mac and Me
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Worldwide Gross
- $5.9M
- Production Studios
- Orion Pictures, Mac and Me Joint Venture
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stewart Raffill
Stewart Raffill, Steve Feke
Alan Silvestri
Nick McLean
Tom Walls
Mark Damon, William Kerr, R.J. Louis
Department Leadership Roster
Stewart Raffill
Director
Nick McLean
Director of Photography
R.J. Louis
Producer
Tom Walls
Editor
Alan Silvestri
Original Music Composer
W. Stewart Campbell
Production Design
Fernando Celis
Stunt Coordinator
Stewart Raffill
Writer
Steve Feke
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mac and Me
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Mac and Me about?
A Mysterious Alien Creature (MAC) escaping from nefarious NASA agents, is befriended by a young boy in a wheelchair. Together, they try to find MAC's family from whom he has been separated.
Who directed Mac and Me?
Mac and Me was directed by Stewart Raffill.
Who stars in Mac and Me?
The principal cast of Mac and Me includes Christine Ebersole, Jonathan Ward, Tina Caspary, Lauren Stanley, Jade Calegory.
When was Mac and Me released and how long is it?
Mac and Me was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
How much did Mac and Me make at the box office?
Mac and Me grossed $5.9M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Mac and Me?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mac and Me was composed by Alan Silvestri.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mac and Me?
Mac and Me holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).