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The Man Who Knew Too Little

PG19971h 34mJon Amiel
IMDb 6.6 · Rotten Tomatoes 38%

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"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.

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London, EnglandHelicopterSibling RelationshipBased On Novel Or BookEscapeBombHitmanSex ScandalTime BombMistaken Identity

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Man Who Knew Too Little (1997) about?

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.

Who stars in The Man Who Knew Too Little?

The Man Who Knew Too Little stars Bill Murray (Wallace Ritchie), Peter Gallagher (James Ritchie), Joanne Whalley (Lori), Alfred Molina (Boris), Richard Wilson (Daggenhurst). The film was directed by Jon Amiel.

How long is The Man Who Knew Too Little?

The Man Who Knew Too Little has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1997. It is rated PG.

Is The Man Who Knew Too Little worth watching?

The Man Who Knew Too Little holds an IMDb rating of 6.6/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 38. Fans of Comedy, Crime, Action are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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