Click here to copy URL

The Man Who Knew Too Much

7.5

18,874

Ratings

Add to lists

where to watch

Links

1 Related Movies

Remake of:

The Man Who Knew Too Much

Original title

The Man Who Knew Too Much

Year

1956

Running time

120 min.

Country

United States

Director

Alfred Hitchcock

Screenwriter

John Michael Hayes

Cast

Music

Bernard Herrmann

Cinematography

Robert Burks

Producer

Paramount Pictures

Genre

Mystery | Spy Film. Kidnapping Film / Disappearance. Remake

Synopsis

Dr. Ben McKenna, his wife Jo and their son Hank are on a touring holiday of Africa when they meet the mysterious Louis Bernard on a bus. The next day Bernard is murdered in the local marketplace, but before he dies he manages to reveal details of an assassination about to take place in London. Fearing that their plot will be revealed, the assassins kidnap Hank in order to keep the McKenna's silent. Ben and Jo go to London and take matters into their own hands.

NEW

About similar movies and series:

Similarity over 75%

Similarity between 60% and 75%

Similarity between 40% and 60%

Similarity below 40%

Similar Movies to The Man Who Knew Too Much

Rankings Position

#26 Best Remakes in the history of film
#88 Best Mystery Films

Awards: 1956: Oscar: Best Song

1956: Cannes Film Festival: Nominated for Palme d'Or (Best Film)

1956: Directors Guild of America (DGA): Nominated for Best Director

Show all

Critics' reviews

"The film is uncharacteristically rigid and pious for Hitchcock; it feels more like a work of duty than conviction"

Dave Kehr: Chicago Reader
A suspense film that can run two hours without the audience getting restless must be pretty good. Alfred Hitchcock (...) meets this test"

The Hollywood Reporter

Movie Soulmates' ratings: Register so you can access movie recommendations tailored to your movie taste.
Friends' ratings: Register so you can check out ratings by your friends, family members, and like-minded members of the FA community.

Ranking Lists Position

16 My Favorite Remakes (32)

Is the synopsis/plot summary missing? Do you want to report a spoiler, error or omission? Please send us a message.
If you are not a registered user please send us an email to [email protected]

All copyrighted material (movie posters, DVD covers, stills, trailers) and trademarks belong to their respective producers and/or distributors.

For US ratings information please visit: www.mpaa.org www.filmratings.com www.parentalguide.org

The Man Who Knew Too Much

User history