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The Man Who Knew Too Little

PG Released Nov 14, 1997 1h 34m Comedy List
37% Tomatometer 38 Reviews 69% Audience Score 25,000+ Ratings
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. Read More Read Less
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Richard Williams Guardian An hour and a half of unsophisticated satire. Feb 2, 2023 Full Review Ryan Gilbey Independent (UK) A plain caper comedy which [Bill Murray] singlehandedly elevates into a goofy gem. Feb 2, 2023 Full Review David Gritten Daily Telegraph (UK) In this attempt to revive Bill Murray's dwindling career as a leading man, dumb humor is the order of the day. Feb 2, 2023 Full Review Mike Davies Birmingham Post 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. Feb 2, 2023 Full Review Mike Massie Gone With The Twins Aside from all the fitting silliness that embellishes the storyline, the conclusion is an absolute mess. Rated: 4/10 Sep 14, 2020 Full Review David Nusair Reel Film Reviews ...a misguided and terminally unfunny disaster that's rarely as appealing or entertaining as star Bill Murray's typically charismatic performance. Rated: 1.5/4 May 5, 2015 Full Review Read all reviews

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Christopher J very funny and entertaining Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/23/24 Full Review Mark S There are so many memorable lines in this flat-out fun movie! It was entertaining watching it the first time but got even better seeing it again, especially with friends. In reading some of the other reviews I can't help but think that some folks are taking the plot too seriously. It's an implausible story, to be sure, but is still a good time. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/13/23 Full Review stephen b Quick, witty, fun, right main cast for 1997. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 09/23/23 Full Review Allen H pleasant. Must like Bill Murray to enjoy Rated 3 out of 5 stars 07/16/23 Full Review Hamads P how is this movie so lowly rated?? cracked me up Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/29/23 Full Review Michael T Bill Murray at the top of his comedy game. His character hearkens back to such unlikely heroes as Chaplin's Little Tramp or Harpo Marx, who always come out on top. He uses physical comedy as well as his deadpan delivery, which apparently a lot of people didn't get. At age 47, he still had it in him to act like a kid. Clever script and gags which move along at a smart pace. It feels like this was written for Murray or else he improvised a lot during shooting. Silly, yes, but hilarious movie. I laughed hard throughout. To me this is his funniest movie. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/10/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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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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