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See No Evil, Hear No Evil

1989Movie1 h 42 minR

ComedyCrime
52
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Letterboxd3.4/5Metacritic447.1Rotten Tomatoes29%72%

A fast-paced, quirky comedy movie about everyday modern life and crime.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

MURDER! The blind guy couldn't see it. The deaf guy couldn't hear it. Now they're both wanted for it.

A murder takes place in the shop of David Lyons, a deaf man who fails to hear the gunshot being fired. Outside, blind man Wally Karue hears the shot, but cannot see the perpetrator. Both are arrested, but escape to form an unlikely partnership. Being chased by both the law AND the original killers, can the pair work together to outwit them all?

Feels like

  • Slapstick Comedy
  • Mismatched Duo
  • Crime Caper
  • Silly Humor
  • Escapist Entertainment
  • Buddy Comedy
  • Light-Hearted
  • 80s Nostalgia

Cast

24 of 31

Crew

Directed by
Arthur Hiller
Written by
Gene Wilder, Arne Sultan, Marvin Worth
Produced by
Marvin Worth
Music by
Stewart Copeland

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Facts

May 12, 1989 · 1 h 42 min · R

Released
May 12, 1989
Runtime
1 h 42 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Crime
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$18 million
Box office
$47 million
Available in
77 countries

Tropes

Angry Guard Dog, Actor Allusion, Oh, Crap! +9

  • Angry Guard Dog
  • Actor Allusion
  • Oh, Crap!
  • Shower Scene
  • The Blind Leading the Blind
  • Buddy Picture
  • Naked People Are Funny
  • Lady in Red
  • Reluctant Fanservice Girl
  • Flashed-Badge Hijack
  • Blind Black Guy
  • "Take That!" Kiss

12 of 40 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream See No Evil, Hear No Evil?"

Questions about See No Evil, Hear No Evil

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream See No Evil, Hear No Evil?

Sony Pictures Core

In the United States, See No Evil, Hear No Evil streams on Sony Pictures Core. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 6 other countries.

Is See No Evil, Hear No Evil worth watching?

52
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52 (IMDb 6.9, Letterboxd 3.4 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 29%, and Metacritic 44). Audiences rate it higher (70 out of 100) than critics (37).

Is See No Evil, Hear No Evil okay for kids?

RViolenceStrong language

Yes: it's rated R in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will See No Evil, Hear No Evil make me laugh?

Very funny

Yes, a lot: the humor is mostly slapstick (10 of 10) and situational comedy (9 of 10).

Can I half-watch See No Evil, Hear No Evil?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does See No Evil, Hear No Evil use?

Angry Guard DogActor AllusionOh, Crap!Shower SceneThe Blind Leading the BlindBuddy PictureNaked People Are FunnyLady in RedReluctant Fanservice GirlFlashed-Badge HijackBlind Black Guy"Take That!" Kissand 28 more

TV Tropes lists 40 tropes for it, including Angry Guard Dog, Actor Allusion, and Oh, Crap!.