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The Man Who Knew Too Little (1997)

โ€œHeโ€™s on a mission so secret, even he doesnโ€™t know about it.โ€

6.3/10 ยท 604 votes 1h 34m pg ActionComedyThrillerCrime

#76 of 113 films from 1997 #1369 of 2168 in action

Directed by Jon Amiel ยท Written by Howard Franklin, Robert Farrar

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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.

Cast

Bill Murrayas Wallace Ritchie
Peter Gallagheras James Ritchie
Joanne Whalleyas Lori
Alfred Molinaas Boris
Richard Wilsonas Daggenhurst
John Standingas Embleton
Anna Chancelloras Barbara Ritchie
Geraldine Jamesas Ludmilla Kropotkin
Nicholas Woodesonas Sergei
Simon Chandleras Hawkins
Cliff Parisias Uri
Dexter Fletcheras Otto
John Thomsonas Dimitri
Sarah Crowdenas Sylvia

Facts

Release dateNovember 14, 1997
Runtime94 min (1h 34m) โ€” shorter as the 1997 average of 109 min
GenresAction, Comedy, Thriller, Crime
LanguageEN
Budget$20,000,000
Box office$13,801,755 (0.7ร— budget)
IMDbtt0120483

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Questions

How long is The Man Who Knew Too Little?
The Man Who Knew Too Little runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).
Is The Man Who Knew Too Little worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.3/10 across 604 votes, which places it #76 of 113 films released in 1997 in this index (top 34%) and #1369 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed The Man Who Knew Too Little?
The Man Who Knew Too Little was directed by Jon Amiel. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Copycat (1995), Entrapment (1999), The Core (2003).
Who stars in The Man Who Knew Too Little?
Bill Murray as Wallace Ritchie; Peter Gallagher as James Ritchie; Joanne Whalley as Lori; Alfred Molina as Boris; Richard Wilson as Daggenhurst; John Standing as Embleton.
What is The Man Who Knew Too Little rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Man Who Knew Too Little?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/6320.

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