The Matchmaker (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 8.1
Released in 1958, The Matchmaker is a comedy and romance film directed by Joseph Anthony, running about 101 minutes. “You'll Laugh...You'll Love...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Thornton Wilder's tale of a matchmaker who desires the man she's supposed to be pairing with another woman.
Who’s in it. The Matchmaker stars Shirley Booth as Dolly 'Gallagher' Levi, Anthony Perkins as Cornelius Hackl, Shirley MacLaine as Irene Molloy and Paul Ford as Horace Vandergelder, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.1/10, The Matchmaker sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Matchmaker page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Matchmaker tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Matchmaker (1958)?
- In US, The Matchmaker is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Matchmaker worth watching?
- The Matchmaker holds an audience score of 8.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Matchmaker?
- The Matchmaker stars Shirley Booth, Anthony Perkins, Shirley MacLaine, Paul Ford and Robert Morse.
- When was The Matchmaker released?
- The Matchmaker was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.