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CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Peter Farrelly, Bobby Farrelly. With Cameron Diaz, Matt Dillon, Ben Stiller.
WHAT IT'S ABOUT
For Ted, prom night went about as bad as it’s possible for any night to go. Thirteen years later, he finally gets another chance with his old prom date, only to run up against other suitors including the sleazy detective he hired to find her.
MAKE THE CALL
A decision, not a review. Choose the kind of night you want and keep your queue honest.
RELEASE SNAPSHOT
MoviHero lists July 15, 1998 as the release date for There's Something About Mary. Peter Farrelly, Bobby Farrelly are the listed directors. The listed cast includes Cameron Diaz as Mary Jensen, Matt Dillon as Pat Healy, Ben Stiller as Ted Stroehmann, Lee Evans as Tucker. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
There's Something About Mary runs 2h. Allow extra time for breaks.
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 6/10: a middle-ground pace.
The attention estimate is 3/10. The profile suggests a lower-demand watch, although preferences vary.
The emotional-impact estimate is 5/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
CHANGE ONE THING
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MOVIE RATING
MoviHero Rating: 6.6/10 from 5,574 votes. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE
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VIEWER REVIEWS
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“Classic situational comedy, about a guy who meets his old high school crush.”
“There's "nothing" about Mary that is entertaining. Stiller and Diaz are the main characters. It's a bit of romance, allegedly, but if you're looking for…”
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