The Man Who Knew Too Little (1997) movie poster

The Man Who Knew Too Little (1997)

"He’s on a mission so secret, even he doesn’t know about it."
ThumbScore
👍 75%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 38% (RT: 38%) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
ComedyCrimeAction

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Runtime
1h 34m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.3/10 (565 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
38%
Cast
Bill Murray as Wallace Ritchie
Peter Gallagher as James Ritchie
Alfred Molina as Boris
Richard Wilson as Daggenhurst
John Standing as Embleton
Simon Chandler as Hawkins
Geraldine James as Ludmilla Kropotkin
Most people think so. 75% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 565 votes. Critics scored it lower at 38%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
An American gets a ticket for an audience participation game in London, then gets involved in a case of mistaken identity. As an international plot unravels around him, he thinks it's all part of the act. Wikipedia ↗
Fun Facts
  • Bill Murray spent months preparing for the role, heavily researching the subject matter.
  • It remains one of the highest-rated comedy films of 1997 among dedicated fans.
Audience Consensus

The Man Who Knew Too Little is a 1997 comedy, crime, action film directed by Jon Amiel. An American gets a ticket for an audience participation game in London, then gets involved in a case of mistaken identity. As an international plot unravels around him, he thinks it's all part of the act.

The film has been rated by 565 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a comedy film, The Man Who Knew Too Little 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.

The Man Who Knew Too Little (1997) 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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