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The Man Who Knew Too Much

1956·Movie·PG·121 min·7.4(1,556)

A little knowledge can be a deadly thing!

An American doctor and his wife, a former singing star, witness a murder while vacationing in Morocco, and are drawn into a twisting plot of international intrigue when their young son is kidnapped.

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About The Man Who Knew Too Much

The Man Who Knew Too Much is a 1956 English-language thriller, mystery and drama film directed by Alfred Hitchcock. The cast is led by James Stewart, Doris Day, Brenda De Banzie. It has a runtime of 2h 1m. Viewers rate it 7.4/10 across 1600 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Artiflix, Mometu.

The Man Who Knew Too Much was produced by Paramount Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on May 16, 1956, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $1 million, it went on to gross $11 million worldwide.

Director
Alfred Hitchcock
Writers
John Michael Hayes, D.B. Wyndham-Lewis, Charles Bennett
Release date
May 16, 1956
Original language
English
Age rating
PG
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$1 million
Box office
$11 million
Production
Paramount Pictures
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The Man Who Knew Too Much cast & crew

The Man Who Knew Too Much was directed by Alfred Hitchcock and written by John Michael Hayes, D.B. Wyndham-Lewis, and Charles Bennett.

The cast features James Stewart as Ben McKenna, Doris Day as Jo McKenna, Brenda De Banzie as Lucy Drayton, Bernard Miles as Edward Drayton, Ralph Truman as Buchanan, and Daniel Gélin as Louis Bernard.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Bernard Herrmann, cinematography is by Robert Burks, and it was produced by Alfred Hitchcock.

Is The Man Who Knew Too Much worth watching?

The Man Who Knew Too Much holds an audience score of 7.4/10 from 1,556 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed thriller films.

At 2h 1m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy thriller, mystery, and drama, The Man Who Knew Too Much is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch The Man Who Knew Too Much

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Cast of The Man Who Knew Too Much

James Stewart

James Stewart

Ben McKenna

Doris Day

Doris Day

Jo McKenna

Brenda De Banzie

Brenda De Banzie

Lucy Drayton

Bernard Miles

Bernard Miles

Edward Drayton

Ralph Truman

Ralph Truman

Buchanan

Daniel Gélin

Daniel Gélin

Louis Bernard

Mogens Wieth

Mogens Wieth

Ambassador

Alan Mowbray

Alan Mowbray

Val Parnell

Hillary Brooke

Hillary Brooke

Jan Peterson

Christopher Olsen

Christopher Olsen

Hank McKenna

Reggie Nalder

Reggie Nalder

Rien

Richard Wattis

Richard Wattis

Assistant Manager

The Man Who Knew Too Much — FAQs

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

The Man Who Knew Too Much is streaming on Artiflix, Mometu in United States.

Is The Man Who Knew Too Much on Artiflix?

Yes — The Man Who Knew Too Much is currently available on Artiflix in United States.

What language is The Man Who Knew Too Much in?

The Man Who Knew Too Much is originally in English, with audio tracks including Arabic, English, French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is The Man Who Knew Too Much?

The Man Who Knew Too Much runs 2 hours 1 minutes (121 minutes).

What is The Man Who Knew Too Much rated?

The Man Who Knew Too Much is rated PG. It holds a 7.4/10 audience score from 1,556 ratings.

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