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Too Shy to Try

1978Movie1 h 28 min

ComedyRomance
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Rotten Tomatoes–67%
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Rotten Tomatoes–67%

Summary

Pierre is a hotel cashier in Vichy, so shy that he answers an ad from the Psychology Institute and can't say no to the salesman, Aldo; he spends 6,000 francs on tapes, books, and a punching bag.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

Where to watch

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Cast

19 of 19

Crew

Directed by
Pierre Richard
Written by
Pierre Richard, Alain Godard, Jean-Jacques Annaud
Produced by
Albina du Boisrouvray
Music by
Vladimir Cosma

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

August 23, 1978 · 1 h 28 min · Romance, Comedy

Released
August 23, 1978
Runtime
1 h 28 min
Genres
Romance, Comedy
Original language
French
Made in
France
Available in
5 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Too Shy to Try?"

Questions about Too Shy to Try

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Too Shy to Try?

It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Too Shy to Try worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 6.4).

Will Too Shy to Try make me laugh?

Light

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

Is Too Shy to Try good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Too Shy to Try in English?

French

No, it was made in French.