The Man Who Knew Too Little

Film - 1997 - Action & Adventure, Comedy, Crime

The story

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.

Directed by

Jon Amiel

Starring

Bill Murray, Peter Gallagher, Joanne Whalley, Alfred Molina, Richard Wilson, John Standing

Ratings

IMDb 6.6 out of 10

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Film · 1997 · Action & Adventure · Comedy · Crime

The Man Who Knew Too Little

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The story

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.

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IMDb
6.6 / 10
37k votes
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38%
Tomatometer
3.28 / 5
25k ratings · Letterboxd
TMDB
6.4 / 10
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Details
TypeFilm
GenreAction & Adventure, Comedy, Crime
Runtime1h 34m
RatedPG
Release1997-11-14
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