The Man Who Knew Too Little

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The Man Who Knew Too Little

PG,

1997,

1h 34m,

Comedy

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25,000+ Ratings

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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

Feb 2, 2023

An hour and a half of unsophisticated satire.

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Ryan Gilbey

Independent (UK)

Feb 2, 2023

A plain caper comedy which [Bill Murray] singlehandedly elevates into a goofy gem.

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David Gritten

Daily Telegraph (UK)

Feb 2, 2023

In this attempt to revive Bill Murray's dwindling career as a leading man, dumb humor is the order of the day.

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Mike Davies

Birmingham Post

Feb 2, 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.

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Mike Massie

Gone With The Twins

Sep 14, 2020

4/10

Aside from all the fitting silliness that embellishes the storyline, the conclusion is an absolute mess.

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Rey S

Jan 10, 2019

Hilarious. Bill murray at his best, so much charm and fun story arks. Gotta love my Grandmas Aunts Husbands Brother.

Finn S

Dec 22, 2018

Corny yes, but it's the type of corn you want to feast on xD Hilarious

Hermione S

Dec 14, 2018

Very funny great timing Bill Murray at his best.

Harry L

Dec 2, 2018

it's a funny bill Murray movie

Abraham G

Jul 26, 2018

Went to see this when it was released always liked Bill Murray's films. My god what was he thinking when he got this script, from what I sat through was the worst film I've ever witnessed. I say what I sat through, the first and last time I ever walked out of a film.

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Kylo S

Apr 30, 2018

One of Bill Murrays best movies

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Jon Amiel

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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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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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