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The Man Who Knew Too Much

1956·Movie
2h 1min·PG
79
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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Hopeful

  • Hopefulness7
  • Catharsis6
  • Nostalgia5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Mystery

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

  • Intrigue9
  • Direction8
  • Acting8

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition8
  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7

Who it's for

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A little knowledge can be a deadly thing!

An American doctor and his wife, a former singing star, witness a murder while vacationing in Morocco, and are drawn into a twisting plot of international intrigue when their young son is kidnapped.
Classic Suspense ThrillerHitchcockian MysteryInternational IntrigueKidnapping DramaPolitical ConspiracyFamily in PerilMasterful DirectionIconic ScoreEspionage

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Man Who Knew Too Much

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Where can I stream The Man Who Knew Too Much legally?

The Man Who Knew Too Much is included with a subscription to TCM and Artiflix in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Mometu. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Man Who Knew Too Much worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80/100 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 89%, and Metacritic 76). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Man Who Knew Too Much rated?

PGViolence

It's rated PG in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is The Man Who Knew Too Much?

2 h 1 min

The Man Who Knew Too Much runs 2 h 1 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Man Who Knew Too Much?

Critics83
Audiences78

Yes. Critics average 83 and audiences 78 out of 100, so both groups see The Man Who Knew Too Much much the same way.

Was The Man Who Knew Too Much a box office hit?

Budget$1 million
Box office$11 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $1 million to make and earned $11 million worldwide, 9.4 times its budget.

What language is The Man Who Knew Too Much in?

EnglishArabicFrench

It was made in English, with some Arabic, French. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Man Who Knew Too Much?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Man Who Knew Too Much in 133 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Man Who Knew Too Much use?

Long Song, Short SceneMusical TriggerMusical TriggerHe's a Girl in EnglandProduct DisplacementAlmost Dead GuyButt-MonkeyFire Hose CannonThe Noun Who VerbedGenki GirlHypno PendulumImpairment Shotand 70 more

TV Tropes lists 82 storytelling tropes for The Man Who Knew Too Much, including Long Song, Short Scene, Musical Trigger, Musical Trigger.