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The Man Who Knew Too Much

1934·Movie
1h 16min·NR
77
GreatGoodWatch score

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High energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics7
  • Catharsis6
  • Nostalgia6

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Satire & Parody3
  • Dark Humor3

World

Mystery, history, and politics

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue9
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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Knowledge can be a deadly thing.

While vacationing in St. Moritz, a British couple receive a clue to an imminent assassination attempt, only to learn that their daughter has been kidnapped to keep them quiet.
Hitchcockian ThrillerBritish EspionageFamily in DangerIntrigue and Suspense1930sPolitical IntrigueClassic CinemaKidnappingInternational Conspiracy

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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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 Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, YouTube TV, and TCM in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on JustWatch TV, Kanopy, and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Man Who Knew Too Much worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77/100 (IMDb 6.7 and Rotten Tomatoes 88%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Man Who Knew Too Much rated?

NRViolence

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

How long is The Man Who Knew Too Much?

1 h 16 min

The Man Who Knew Too Much runs 1 h 16 min.

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

Critics88
Audiences67

Not quite. Critics rate The Man Who Knew Too Much higher (88) than audiences (67). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Man Who Knew Too Much in?

EnglishArabicFrenchItalian

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

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 139 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Man Who Knew Too Much use?

Cloak and DaggerThat Reminds Me of a SongGermans Love David HasselhoffI Have Your ChildBrick JokePolice Are UselessPolice Are UselessEvil LaughAdaptational BadassGender FlipEven Evil Has StandardsBreak the Cutieand 70 more

TV Tropes lists 82 storytelling tropes for The Man Who Knew Too Much, including Cloak and Dagger, That Reminds Me of a Song, Germans Love David Hasselhoff.