Mr. Wrong
He loved her from afar. It wasn't far enough.
1996 • 96 min • Comedy · Romance
Synopsis
A single and lonely woman finds the seemingly perfect man to date, but soon regrets it when his deranged and possessive other personality emerges and worst still, she cannot convince anyone else of his Jekyll/Hyde true nature.
Our family guide
Best from age 13- 41 Audience · 67 · 100%
Martha, a lonely woman, believes she's found her ideal partner, but he soon reveals a deeply unsettling and possessive personality. Her attempts to expose his true nature are met with disbelief, leading to increasingly absurd and frustrating situations. The film is a dark romantic comedy.
- Violence & peril
- 3/10
- Language
- 3/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 2/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 2/10
- Scary moments
- 3/10
Heads up
- The male lead exhibits obsessive and manipulative behavior.
- Some characters consume alcohol socially.
- There are moments of slapstick and implied peril.
What it models well
- Perseverance in the face of adversity
- Trusting your instincts
- The importance of healthy relationships
Talk about it after
- Recognizing unhealthy relationship patterns
- The challenges of being believed
- When to seek help from others
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Top billed cast
Director: Nick Castle • Crew: Chris Matheson, Kerry Ehrin, Craig Munson
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Mr. Wrong (1996) ORIGINAL TRAILER
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 4.1/10 (67)
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- IMDb
- tt0117102