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The Man Who Knew Too Little

1997·Movie·PG·94 min·6.4(581)

He’s on a mission so secret, even he doesn’t know about it.

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.

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About The Man Who Knew Too Little

The Man Who Knew Too Little is a 1997 English-language comedy, crime and action film directed by Jon Amiel. The cast is led by Bill Murray, Peter Gallagher, Joanne Whalley. It has a runtime of 1h 34m. Viewers rate it 6.4/10 across 600 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Plex.

The Man Who Knew Too Little was produced by Polar Films and Arnon Milchan Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on November 14, 1997, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $20 million, it went on to gross $14 million worldwide.

Director
Jon Amiel
Writers
Robert Farrar, Howard Franklin
Release date
November 14, 1997
Original language
English
Age rating
PG
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$20 million
Box office
$14 million
Production
Polar Films, Arnon Milchan Productions
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The Man Who Knew Too Little cast & crew

The Man Who Knew Too Little was directed by Jon Amiel and written by Robert Farrar and Howard Franklin.

The cast features Bill Murray as Wallace Ritchie, Peter Gallagher as James Ritchie, Joanne Whalley as Lori, Alfred Molina as Boris, Richard Wilson as Daggenhurst, and John Standing as Embleton.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Christopher Young, cinematography is by Robert M. Stevens, and it was produced by Arnon Milchan and Mark Tarlov.

Is The Man Who Knew Too Little worth watching?

The Man Who Knew Too Little holds an audience score of 6.4/10 from 581 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.

At 1h 34m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy comedy, crime, and action, The Man Who Knew Too Little is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch The Man Who Knew Too Little

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Cast of The Man Who Knew Too Little

Bill Murray

Bill Murray

Wallace Ritchie

Peter Gallagher

Peter Gallagher

James Ritchie

Joanne Whalley

Joanne Whalley

Lori

Alfred Molina

Alfred Molina

Boris

Richard Wilson

Richard Wilson

Daggenhurst

John Standing

John Standing

Embleton

Simon Chandler

Simon Chandler

Hawkins

Geraldine James

Geraldine James

Ludmilla Kropotkin

Anna Chancellor

Anna Chancellor

Barbara Ritchie

Nicholas Woodeson

Nicholas Woodeson

Sergei

Cliff Parisi

Cliff Parisi

Uri

John Thomson

John Thomson

Dimitri

The Man Who Knew Too Little — FAQs

Where can I watch The Man Who Knew Too Little in United States?

The Man Who Knew Too Little is streaming on Plex in United States.

Is The Man Who Knew Too Little on Plex?

Yes — The Man Who Knew Too Little is currently available on Plex in United States.

What language is The Man Who Knew Too Little in?

The Man Who Knew Too Little is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is The Man Who Knew Too Little?

The Man Who Knew Too Little runs 1 hours 34 minutes (94 minutes).

What is The Man Who Knew Too Little rated?

The Man Who Knew Too Little is rated PG. It holds a 6.4/10 audience score from 581 ratings.

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