The Tall Guy
Seen it?1989 | 92 min | Comedy, Romance
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (86% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Tailor-made for people who like their stories with a little heart-flutter and people who need a good giggle. Very British, in all the best ways. Fans of There's Something About Mary should feel right at home.
- The mood
- Light and funny, romantic.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 32 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Not the pick if you want something heavy or meaningful.
An American actor in England tries to find love and work.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
86% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$5 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 36K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Mel Smith
- Jeff GoldblumDexter King
- Emma ThompsonKate
- Rowan AtkinsonRon Anderson
- Geraldine JamesCarmen
- Emil WolkCyprus Charlie
- Kim ThomsonCheryl
- Harold InnocentTimothy
- Anna MasseyMary
- Joanna KanskaTamara
- Peter KellyGavin