The Distinguished Gentleman
Seen it?1992 | 112 min | Comedy
Monday Morning MaybeWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With just 13% on Rotten Tomatoes and a lukewarm 6.0 out of 10 from audiences, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh.
- The mood
- Provocative satire that goes after everyone.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 52 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
A Florida con man uses the recent death of the long time Congressman from his district, who he just happens to share a last name with, to get elected to his version of paradise, the U.S. Congress, where the money flows from lobbyists.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsWeak
13% on Rotten Tomatoes, 45 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.0 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$47 million worldwide on a $50 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 67K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jonathan Lynn
- Eddie MurphyThomas Jefferson Johnson
- Lane SmithDick Dodge
- Sheryl Lee RalphMiss Loretta
- Joe Don BakerOlaf Andersen
- Victoria RowellCelia Kirby
- Grant ShaudArthur Reinhardt
- Kevin McCarthyTerry Corrigan
- Charles S. DuttonElijah Hawkins
- Victor RiversArmando
- Chi McBrideHomer