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Don't Tell Her It's Me

1990·Movie
1h 41min·PG-13
58
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7Rotten Tomatoes–60%
IMDb5.7Rotten Tomatoes–60%

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Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Tension3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Hopeful and romantic

  • Hopefulness8
  • Romance7
  • Wholesome6

Humor

Some situational comedy and slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Physical Comedy6
  • Wit & Wordplay5

World

Everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion5
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6
  • Character Depth6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

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About

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.
Romantic Comedy90s Pop CultureCross-dressingSituational HumorLightheartedFeel-Good MovieQuirkyPredictable Plot

Crew

Directed by:
Malcolm Mowbray, Helen Caldwell, D. Scott Easton
Written by:
Sarah Bird, Sarah Bird
Produced by:
Doreen Lang, Derek Gibson, John Daly
Composed by:
T.A. Moore Jr., Andy D'Addario, William L. McCaughey

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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

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Don't Tell Her It's Me is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Tubi TV. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

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

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58/100 (IMDb 5.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Don't Tell Her It's Me rated?

PG-13

It's rated PG-13 in the United States.

How long is Don't Tell Her It's Me?

1 h 41 min

Don't Tell Her It's Me runs 1 h 41 min.

What language is Don't Tell Her It's Me in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Don't Tell Her It's Me?

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What tropes does Don't Tell Her It's Me use?

All Girls Want Bad BoysWhat the Hell Is That Accent?Makeover Montage

TV Tropes lists 3 storytelling tropes for Don't Tell Her It's Me, including All Girls Want Bad Boys, What the Hell Is That Accent?, Makeover Montage.