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The Man Who Knew Too Little

1997Movie1 h 34 minPG

ComedyCrime
52
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Letterboxd3.3/5Rotten Tomatoes38%69%

A hopeful, fast-paced comedy movie about everyday modern life and crime.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

He’s on a mission so secret, even he doesn’t know about it.

An American gets a ticket for an audience participation game in London, then gets involved in a case of mistaken identity. As an international plot unravels around him, he thinks it's all part of the act.

Feels like

  • Slapstick Comedy
  • Mistaken Identity
  • Satirical Espionage
  • Lighthearted
  • Family-Friendly
  • Absurdist Humor
  • Physical Comedy
  • Spy Spoof

Cast

24 of 38

Crew

Directed by
Jon Amiel
Written by
Howard Franklin, Robert Farrar
Produced by
Arnon Milchan, Mark Tarlov, Michael G. Nathanson
Music by
Christopher Young

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Facts

November 14, 1997 · 1 h 34 min · PG

Released
November 14, 1997
Runtime
1 h 34 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Comedy, Crime, Action
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$20 million
Box office
$14 million
Available in
131 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

That Came Out Wrong, Instant Sedation, Did the Earth Move for You, Too? +9

  • That Came Out Wrong
  • Instant Sedation
  • Did the Earth Move for You, Too?
  • Reactive Continuous Scream
  • Cleanup Crew
  • The Noun Who Verbed
  • Anonymous Public Phone Call
  • Inspector Oblivious
  • Deadly Road Trip
  • Plot Hole
  • Sociopathic Hero
  • French Maid

12 of 66 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Man Who Knew Too Little?"

Questions about The Man Who Knew Too Little

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Man Who Knew Too Little?

Plex

In the United States, The Man Who Knew Too Little is free with ads on Plex. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 119 other countries.

Is The Man Who Knew Too Little worth watching?

52
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52 (IMDb 6.6, Letterboxd 3.3 out of 5, and Rotten Tomatoes 38%). Audiences rate it higher (67 out of 100) than critics (38).

Is The Man Who Knew Too Little okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will The Man Who Knew Too Little make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly slapstick (9 of 10) and situational comedy (8 of 10).

Was The Man Who Knew Too Little a box office flop?

Budget$20 million
Box office$14 million

Yes: it cost about $20 million to make and earned $14 million worldwide, 69% of its budget.

What tropes does The Man Who Knew Too Little use?

That Came Out WrongInstant SedationDid the Earth Move for You, Too?Reactive Continuous ScreamCleanup CrewThe Noun Who VerbedAnonymous Public Phone CallInspector ObliviousDeadly Road TripPlot HoleSociopathic HeroFrench Maidand 54 more

TV Tropes lists 66 tropes for it, including That Came Out Wrong, Instant Sedation, and Did the Earth Move for You, Too?.