Maxie movie poster

Maxie

"Her big movie comeback has a ghost of a chance."

September 27, 1985 1h 38m 4.9/10 (20 votes)

Originally released in 1985. Maxie is a comedy/fantasy film. directed by Paul Aaron.

Starring Glenn Close, Mandy Patinkin, and Ruth Gordon

Synopsis

When Nick and Jan move into their new apartment in San Francisco, the batty landlady upstairs tells them about a girl who used to live there in the 20's: a brash young party girl named Maxie, who died in a car crash the morning before her big audition for a Hollywood studio. The trouble is, Maxie, or rather her ghost, hasn't left the house. Worse, she can take over Jan's body. And the only way she's going to leave is if she gets that audition.

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 27, 1985 40 years ago
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Runtime 1h 38m 98 minutes total
User Rating 4.9/10 Mixed (20 votes)
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Box Office $2.6M Worldwide gross
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Revenue
$2,564,322

Production Companies

  • Orion Pictures
  • Elsboy Entertainment
  • Aurora

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Maxie about?

When Nick and Jan move into their new apartment in San Francisco, the batty landlady upstairs tells them about a girl who used to live there in the 20's: a brash young party girl named Maxie, who d...

Who directed Maxie?

Maxie was directed by Paul Aaron.

How long is Maxie?

Maxie has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).

When was Maxie released?

Maxie was released on September 27, 1985 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Maxie?

The main cast of Maxie includes Glenn Close, Mandy Patinkin, Ruth Gordon, Barnard Hughes, Valerie Curtin.