See No Evil, Hear No Evil (1989) movie poster

See No Evil, Hear No Evil (1989)

"MURDER! The blind guy couldn't see it. The deaf guy couldn't hear it. Now they're both wanted for it."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 89%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 36% (RT: 29%, MC: 44) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
ComedyCrime

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Director
Arthur Hiller
Runtime
1h 42m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.8/10 (1,054 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
29%
Metacritic
44
Cast
Richard Pryor as Wallace 'Wally' Karue
Gene Wilder as Dave Lyons
Kevin Spacey as Kirgo
Alan North as Braddock
John Capodice as Scotto
Tonya Pinkins as Leslie
Yes. 89% of real audiences liked it based on 1,054 votes. Critics scored it lower at 36%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
A murder takes place in the shop of David Lyons, a deaf man who fails to hear the gunshot being fired. Outside, blind man Wally Karue hears the shot, but cannot see the perpetrator. Both are arrested, but escape to form an unlikely partnership. Being chased by both the law AND the original killers, can the pair work together to outwit them all? Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • It remains one of the highest-rated comedy films of 1989 among dedicated fans.
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
Audience Consensus

See No Evil, Hear No Evil is a 1989 comedy, crime film directed by Arthur Hiller. A murder takes place in the shop of David Lyons, a deaf man who fails to hear the gunshot being fired. Outside, blind man Wally Karue hears the shot, but cannot see the perpetrator.

Both are arrested, but escape to form an unlikely partnership. Being chased by both the law AND the original killers, can the pair work together to outwit them all?. The film has been rated by 1,054 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a comedy film, See No Evil, Hear No Evil delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. See No Evil, Hear No Evil (1989) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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