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Don't Tell Her It's Me

1990Movie1 h 41 minPG-13

58

DecentGoodWatch score

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A hopeful, romantic comedy movie about everyday modern life.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

A romantic comedy about true love under false pretenses.

Gus is a fat cartoonist that recently won a battle against cancer, which explains his baldness. But he is also lonely. Therefore, his caring sister tries to set him up with suitable woman. But to do so, she must turn him into an irresistible man. When he falls in love with Emily, Gus takes the identity of a mysterious biker from New Zealand.

Feels like

Romantic Comedy
90s Pop Culture
Cross-dressing
Situational Humor
Lighthearted
Feel-Good Movie
Quirky
Predictable Plot

Cast

13 of 13

Crew

Directed by: Malcolm Mowbray
Written by: Sarah Bird
Produced by: George G. Braunstein, Ron Hamady
Music by: Michael Gore

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Facts

September 21, 1990 · 1 h 41 min · PG-13

Released: September 21, 1990
Runtime: 1 h 41 min
Age rating: PG-13
Genres: Comedy, Romance
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Budget: $7 million
Available in: 11 countries

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream Don't Tell Her It's Me?"

Questions about Don't Tell Her It's Me

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Where can I stream Don't Tell Her It's Me?

In the United States, Don't Tell Her It's Me streams on fuboTV, MGM+, and Philo, and it is free with ads on The Roku and Tubi TV. It also streams in 9 other countries.

Is Don't Tell Her It's Me worth watching?

58

DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58 (IMDb 5.7).

Is Don't Tell Her It's Me okay for kids?

PG-13

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will Don't Tell Her It's Me make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and slapstick (6 of 10).

Is Don't Tell Her It's Me good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.