The Man Who Knew Too Little

Where to Watch The Man Who Knew Too Little (1997) (Legally)

He’s on a mission so secret, even he doesn’t know about it.
Nov 14, 1997 US 94 min 12
6.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
579 votes
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What to expect (spoiler-free)

If you’re considering “ (1997), this quick guide summarizes the essentials.

Expect a Comedy, Crime, Action blend, with a runtime close to 94 minutes.

Audience signals on TMDB currently show an average rating of 6.4/10 from about 579 votes.

The listed certification for some regions is “ (ratings vary by country).

Topics & keywords

london, england, helicopter, sibling relationship, based on novel or book, escape, bomb, hitman, sex scandal, time bomb, mistaken identity, political assassination, agent

Official trailer

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Plot

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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Main cast

Bill Murray
as Wallace Ritchie
Peter Gallagher
as James Ritchie
Richard Wilson
as Daggenhurst
John Standing
as Embleton
Simon Chandler
as Hawkins
Geraldine James
as Ludmilla Kropotkin
Anna Chancellor
as Barbara Ritchie