Mannequin: On the Move

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Mannequin: On the Move

PG

1991

1h 35m

Fantasy

Comedy

Romance

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Although Jason (William Ragsdale) works as a department store clerk, he is also a reincarnated prince. Long ago, his beloved Jessie (Kristy Swanson) was snatched away from him by an evil wizard (Terry Kiser) who used his powers to transform her into wooden statue. Now Jessie is in Jason's department store as a mannequin. When he encounters her, she awakens from her thousand-year sleep. They quickly revive their romance, but the evil wizard has been reincarnated as well, and he's up to no good.

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Critics Consensus

Chock full of clichéd gags and glaring product placement, Mannequin: On the Move is even more lifeless than its woeful predecessor.

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Sheila Johnston

Independent (UK)

A valueless sequel to the valueless 1987 comedy Mannequin and similarly targeted at those who like their women blank, passive and none too bright.

Dec 14, 2024

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John Hartl

Seattle Times

Unfortunately, the recycled plot is still the driving force here, and the movie becomes increasingly frantic trying to accommodate it. In the end, Raffill can't bring this dummy to life, but he does try.

Rated: 1.5/4

Jul 15, 2014

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Torene Svitil

Empire Magazine

Despite the presence of four credited screenwriters, the plot is a rehash of cliches and tired jokes.

Rated: 2/5

Jul 15, 2014

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

...a continuously larger-than-life comedy that’s rarely, if ever, as engaging or charming as one might’ve anticipated...

Rated: 2/4

Feb 6, 2025

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TV Guide

Sometimes talented filmmakers can pep up even the most hackneyed material with an infusion of energy and talent.

Rated: 3/4

Jul 15, 2014

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David Parkinson

Radio Times

The script is so full of old gags it must have been chiselled on stone tablets, while Stewart Raffill's direction is a model example of how not to let the action get in the way of product placements.

Rated: 1/5

Jul 15, 2014

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alan g

Ruined the first one which was hard to do. Insipid stupid and unbelievable. A must miss. One of the worst movies ever made.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

07/05/25

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Allan C

The first MANNEQUIN film was so great that it demanded a sequel, right? I'd never watched this film before and was taken aback by how unfunny it was. Kristy Swanson (BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER, DEADLY FRIEND) is cute as the mannequin (even with some ridiculously big hair), and William Ragsdale (FRIGHT NIGHT, HERMAN'S HEAD) is affable as the mannequin's love interest, but it's all super dumb. Terry "WEEKEND AT BERNIES" Kiser also appears in the film, as does Meshach Taylor (DESIGNING WOMEN) as the only returning character, Montrose., but I can't think of any reason to recommend this movie outside of late 80s and early 90s nostalgia. The film does end by playing the Starship theme from the first film, which I did listen to for a few days afterward, so that's gotta be worth at least one star.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

11/18/24

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Caro V

Fantastic film! Full of magic and fun!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/30/23

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Darren H

I watched it a couple of times and thought it was a cute movie. If you go into it without any expectations then you might enjoy it. Meshach Taylor's performance was a highlight to the film.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

05/24/25

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Audience Member

Agalmatophilia representation matters.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

01/30/23

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Audience Member

Overall an ok film, but many questions are still unanswered.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

01/29/23

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Synopsis

Although Jason (William Ragsdale) works as a department store clerk, he is also a reincarnated prince. Long ago, his beloved Jessie (Kristy Swanson) was snatched away from him by an evil wizard (Terry Kiser) who used his powers to transform her into wooden statue. Now Jessie is in Jason's department store as a mannequin. When he encounters her, she awakens from her thousand-year sleep. They quickly revive their romance, but the evil wizard has been reincarnated as well, and he's up to no good.

Director: Stewart Raffill
Producer: Edward Rugoff
Screenwriter: Edward Rugoff
Production Co: Gladden Entertainment
Rating: PG
Genre: Fantasy, Comedy, Romance
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 23, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $3.2M
Runtime: 1h 35m
Sound Mix: Surround

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