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The Man Who Knew Too Little
1997
Comedy, Suspense/Thriller
1h 34m
Murray is mistaken for a spy and must stop a plot to assasinate international leaders at a banquet. (imdb)
Directed by:
Jon AmielThe Man Who Knew Too Little
1997
Comedy, Suspense/Thriller
1h 34m
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Rated 19 Sep 2011
58
48th
Quite enjoyable. Plays fairly entertainingly with stereotypes and makes for a good farce. Would probably be pretty rubbish if it wasn't for the walking, talking god that is Bill Murray though.
Rated 19 Sep 2011
Rated 22 Sep 2010
60
26th
Strange film would probably not be tolerable without Murray.
Rated 22 Sep 2010
Rated 20 Sep 2022
8
0th
Inane, tedious “comedy” has fine ingredients, but can’t figure out what to do with them – Murray is completely miscast as the winsome innocent; the underlying scenario is ill-considered and thought out. Traverses oddly similar material to Fincher’s THE GAME but without a shred of wit, comic energy or even timing – it eventually devolves to Murray frantically mining non-existent laughs by prancing around wearing a silly hat, while Gallagher undergoes electrodes to the scrotum! Pitifully bad.
Rated 20 Sep 2022
Rated 22 Jan 2016
98
98th
Murray is absolute perfection in this amazingly fun farce.
Rated 22 Jan 2016
Rated 13 Dec 2011
81
83rd
This is a funny movie with a nice premise. The whole movie depends on Bill Murray and he gives another funny performance. If you are a fan of Murray's then you must check this one out.
Rated 13 Dec 2011
Rated 29 Nov 2011
92
92nd
Good cast and well acted. I feels it's Bill's funniest movie outside of Ghostbusters and Groundhog Day. If you buy the story line then you're in for a treat.
Rated 29 Nov 2011
Rated 14 Aug 2007
75
72nd
One of the funniest PG movies you'll see, if you're into the Bill Murray "clueless irony" humor.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 14 Aug 2007
83
69th
This is one of Bill Murray's more unique roles. His usual sarcastic, deadpan humor is tweaked a little to make him more, not unintelligent, but absent minded. The plot is fun and the scenarios Murray ends up in, and the way he gets out of them, are all very entertaining. Really good!
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 29 Jan 2024
90
86th
A classic Bill Murray movie, it's a story about a clueless man who manages to bumble his way into outwitting one obstacle after another. Murray nails the humor in a way that only he does best. There are laughs throughout and its rewatchability makes it a tour de force in comedic excellence.
Rated 29 Jan 2024
Rated 14 Mar 2023
75
82nd
I laughed so much watching this. Sometimes I think I’m over Hollywood blockbusters but then I eat it up right out of their palm. It has a Hot Fuzz, Johnny English (but actually good) vibe with the charm of a “dad movie”, Bill Murray absolutely rocked :)
Rated 14 Mar 2023
Rated 14 Sep 2022
69
75th
It's harmless but entertaining for the whole family (the sex and violence will go right over the youngest one's head so it's fine). Silly and predictable at times, but it is the fact it is so cartoony that keeps the novelty of it
Rated 14 Sep 2022
Rated 12 Aug 2022
90
93rd
I found this film highly amusing - its very much a film where Bill Murray plays his Bill Murray act very well, portraying a cool, slick guy, a bit of an American know-it-all, though you may wonder how that works given the title of the film. Its the characters cluelessness while he THINKS he knows whats going on, that's so funny. Ok its not the most original of plotlines - its very silly and has quite a farcical side to it but I like that it doesn't take itself too seriously.
Rated 12 Aug 2022
Rated 21 Jun 2020
79
68th
Murray is on song again in this late 90s slapstick comedy. Always an absolute blast. Everyone is having fun and nobody is taking themselves seriously. I adore it. Highly recommended.
Rated 21 Jun 2020
Rated 01 Dec 2019
80
86th
Bill Murray plays a similar part to what he has played elsewhere, but here it really worked better than usual in my opinion. (I don't usually like Bill Murray very much.)
Rated 01 Dec 2019
Rated 05 Jul 2019
30
15th
I was checked out in the first third but glad I stuck through, since it actually picked up afterward. Subpar love interest; good villains. Brother seemed really unnecessary to the plot. I liked how a lot of the references didn't pause for effect or tried to be too obvious to the viewers. Fav scene: Bill Murray dancing and catching the bolt with the nesting door. He truly is a superstar.
Rated 05 Jul 2019
Rated 28 Mar 2019
65
45th
It's a trademark 90's over-the-top comedy, but what it has going for it is plenty of originality. Murray turns in a great performance, as he's one to do, but the plot & writing are iffy at best and there are some pacing problems. It's not particularly engaging, but it does have some laughs. Overall a decent comedy, but nothing special.
Rated 28 Mar 2019
Rated 05 Jun 2018
71
85th
what is common with https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Being_There ? :-)
Rated 05 Jun 2018
Rated 16 Apr 2018
60
58th
ger; [The Man Who Knew Too Little; agent null null nix]; ein mann soll in einem live-schauspiel mitmachen, doch er kommt echten agenten in die quere und hält das ganze für ein spiel.;
Rated 16 Apr 2018
Rated 19 Sep 2017
14
44th
7/4
Rated 19 Sep 2017
Rated 24 May 2017
6
42nd
The humour is mostly just from that one note of dramatic irony, but Murray's consistent charm as the oblivious wannabe actor Wallace ("Please don't call me by my real name, it destroys the reality I'm trying to create") and a wide variety of escalating situations in which he unknowingly and hilariously vanquishes his enemies (maybe it was just the goofy hat, but I was in tears during the entire banquet scene) keep it fresh and funny all the way til the end. A simple but effective comedy.
Rated 24 May 2017
Rated 07 Jul 2014
65
59th
Another ostensible mediocrity elevated by the incredible comedic charms of one Bill Murray.
Rated 07 Jul 2014
Rated 28 Sep 2012
4
91st
Good crime/comedy/farce.
Rated 28 Sep 2012
Rated 04 Jul 2012
75
67th
Bill Murray brings some laughs to a spy comedy that came out the same year as the first Austin Powers. The first Austin Powers is a little better, but at least there weren't two annoying sequels for The Man Who Knew Too Little that rehashed every joke and gag.
Rated 04 Jul 2012
Rated 19 Jun 2012
57
27th
Bill Murray is in that rarefied "could make reading the phone book funny" field. If not for that, this would have been completely forgettable. As is, Murray is great enough to make it fairly funny and worth a single viewing.
Rated 19 Jun 2012
Rated 17 Jun 2012
81
49th
Not bad
Rated 17 Jun 2012
Rated 17 Apr 2012
73
37th
Alright as far as comedies go. I give alot of credit to Bill Murray for his supreme acting job, but the plot was a bit too farfetched for my liking, so I can't call it a great movie.
Rated 17 Apr 2012
Rated 14 Nov 2011
80
47th
Great concept, well executed.
Rated 14 Nov 2011
Rated 05 Feb 2011
40
42nd
It's a movie you can watch with your friends and have a good time.
Rated 05 Feb 2011
Rated 19 Jan 2011
70
67th
As far as the overall story goes, this is nothing new. But Bill Murray really pulls this role off and is very fun to watch. Is some of it kind of stupid and silly? Of course, but this was enjoyable and one of the few movies that are kind of aimed at an older audience, but the whole family can enjoy.
Rated 19 Jan 2011
Rated 15 Aug 2010
79
70th
bill murray is a dead ringer for his role in this movie, fits it completely perfectly. this is a pretty good movie that just doesn't quite make the grade for great. i'd give it a once every 5-10 year watch, seen it about three times now and i'm not sick of it.
Rated 15 Aug 2010
Rated 04 Dec 2009
25
43rd
Pleasant, undistinguished comedy that pokes fun at the sort of identity mix-up that Hitchcock used to better effect.
Rated 04 Dec 2009
Rated 04 Oct 2009
83
67th
A wonderful surprise, very clever.
Rated 04 Oct 2009
Rated 09 Jul 2009
75
33rd
Sometimes enjoyable. I cringe when I think what this would have been without Bill Murray in the lead.
Rated 09 Jul 2009
Rated 27 Dec 2008
67
42nd
Bill Murray is always a joy to watch, and this clueless role is perfect for him. I thouroughly enjoyed the film, despite it's cliched plot of a bumbling spy, in this case one who thinks he's playing a roleplaying game.
Rated 27 Dec 2008
Rated 10 Aug 2008
60
26th
A pleasant way to pass an evening with friends. Nothing more, and that's okay.
Rated 10 Aug 2008
Rated 31 Mar 2008
70
79th
I coulda laughed more. There were but a couple scenes that were maybe
a little long, but maybe that was the point. The dialogue is clever
outstanding. Coulda seen a little more of the girl.
Rated 31 Mar 2008
Rated 15 Aug 2007
76
67th
It's not as funny as I remember it being. It's a great film for a niche audience, I think.
Rated 15 Aug 2007
Rated 14 Aug 2007
32
10th
It's just dumb. The gag is old after about 15 minutes, so you can imagine how funny this might be after an hour and a half. I expect better from Murray and Molina.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 14 Aug 2007
53
35th
Suprisingly not bad. Worth a look.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 16 Jul 2007
80
23rd
Decent. Murray saves it from being complete crap, but the material is clearly not up to par.
Rated 16 Jul 2007
Rated 19 Feb 2007
50
35th
Good concept and is fairly funny thanks to Bill Murray.
Rated 19 Feb 2007
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