

The Man Who Knew Too Little
“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.
Where to watch The Man Who Knew Too Little in United States
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Where is The Man Who Knew Too Little streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Plex | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | FilmBox+ | — |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, FilmBox+, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Disney Plus, FilmBox+ | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video, FilmBox+, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, SBS On Demand | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus, FilmBox+, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| France | Amazon Prime Video, FilmBox+, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, FilmBox+, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Rakuten TV | — |
| Brazil | Amazon Prime Video, FilmBox+, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store |
| Japan | FilmBox+ | — |
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
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
Wallace Ritchie

Peter Gallagher
James Ritchie

Joanne Whalley
Lori

Alfred Molina
Boris

Richard Wilson
Daggenhurst

John Standing
Embleton

Simon Chandler
Hawkins

Geraldine James
Ludmilla Kropotkin

Anna Chancellor
Barbara Ritchie

Nicholas Woodeson
Sergei

Cliff Parisi
Uri

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.











