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The Man Who Knew Too Little

Play trailer Poster for The Man Who Knew Too Little PG 1997 1h 34m Comedy Play Trailer Watchlist
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In London to celebrate his birthday with James (Peter Gallagher), his rich younger brother, hapless American Wallace Ritchie (Bill Murray) gets signed up to participate in an elaborate role-playing theater performance. However, when Wallace accidentally receives a call intended for an actual hit man, he gets caught in a web of intrigue, completely unaware that the action unfolding around him is real. Luckily, the lovely Lori (Joanne Whalley) is around to help the clueless guy out of tight spots.
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Richard Williams Guardian 02/02/2023
An hour and a half of unsophisticated satire. Go to Full Review Ryan Gilbey Independent (UK) 02/02/2023
A plain caper comedy which [Bill Murray] singlehandedly elevates into a goofy gem. Go to Full Review David Gritten Daily Telegraph (UK) 02/02/2023
In this attempt to revive Bill Murray's dwindling career as a leading man, dumb humor is the order of the day. Go to Full Review Mike Davies Birmingham Post 02/02/2023
Murray, not playing mean streak for once, is on his best comic form in years, but unfortunately this is a one joke movie and Too Little does not go a long way. Go to Full Review Mike Massie Gone With The Twins 09/14/2020
4/10
Aside from all the fitting silliness that embellishes the storyline, the conclusion is an absolute mess. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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andrew H @andrew512 16h this a terribly slutty comedy movie, the whole movie tries to be 'subtle' but fails, it is not a fun movie to watch, did not make me laugh, made me uncomfortable watching movie where the main guy falls in love with a prostrate. See more Jason H @RT50328122 Aug 21 This little-known Bill Murray comedy is quite enjoyable. See more Paul E @PassoutTomatoes Aug 16 A genuinely nice guy pretending that comes across as a psychopath is hilarious. See more Douglas E @RT50442544 Jul 9 Boa parte da graça está na atuação do Bill Murray. See more Frans B @FransB Jun 23 Great. Very well written and directed. Good cinematography and visually pleasing. Familiar premise but made good with Bill Murray's flair and presence. Stellar cast all very convincing in character. If off beat funny (peculiar or haha), silly, hilarious and goofball is your thing, this will suffice. Loads of misconceptions, misunderstandings, confusion, mistaken identity, unintended flops, embarrassing behavior, tomfoolery and skullduggery. Some original and memorable "wisdom" 😜, just easy to watch and tickle your smile-o-meter See more Paul P. @ppirie1 Feb 28 I enjoyed it. It wasn’t hilarious but it was pretty funny if you like silly comedy. See more Read all reviews
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Jon Amiel

Director

Bill Murray

Wallace 'Wally' Ritchie

Peter Gallagher

James 'Jimmy' Ritchie

Joanne Whalley

Lorelei 'Lori'

Alfred Molina

Boris Ivanovich

Richard Wilson

Sir Roger Daggenhurst

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Movie Info

Synopsis In London to celebrate his birthday with James (Peter Gallagher), his rich younger brother, hapless American Wallace Ritchie (Bill Murray) gets signed up to participate in an elaborate role-playing theater performance. However, when Wallace accidentally receives a call intended for an actual hit man, he gets caught in a web of intrigue, completely unaware that the action unfolding around him is real. Luckily, the lovely Lori (Joanne Whalley) is around to help the clueless guy out of tight spots.
Director
Jon Amiel
Producer
Mark Tarlov, Michael G. Nathanson, Arnon Milchan
Screenwriter
Robert Farrar, Howard Franklin
Distributor
Warner Bros.
Production Co
Warner Brothers, Regency Enterprises, Polaris Productions
Rating
PG
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 14, 1997, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 1, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA)
$13.8M
Runtime
1h 34m
Sound Mix
Surround, Dolby Digital, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1), 35mm
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