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Boomerang

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1992 | 117 min | Comedy, Romance

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

It was a solid box office hit, but middling reviews (43% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 5.7 out of 10 from audiences held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh.
The mood
Light and funny, romantic.
The pace
Breezy, at 1 hr 57 min.
What might put you off
Rated R: meant for adults.

Marcus is a successful advertising executive who woos and beds women almost at will. After a company merger he finds that his new boss, the ravishing Jacqueline, is treating him in exactly the same way. Completely traumatised by this, his work goes badly downhill.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    43% on Rotten Tomatoes, 45 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    5.7 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerStrong

    $131 million worldwide on a $40 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 195K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Reginald Hudlin

  • Eddie MurphyMarcus Graham
  • Robin GivensJacqueline 'Jackie / Jack' Broyer
  • Halle BerryAngela Lewis
  • David Alan GrierGerard Jackson
  • Martin LawrenceTyler
  • Grace JonesStrangé
  • Geoffrey HolderNelson
  • Eartha KittLady Eloise
  • Chris RockBony T
  • Tisha CampbellYvonne