Would I Lie to You?
Seen it?1997 | 100 min | Comedy
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
It made about 7 times its budget, but almost no lasting buzz and a lukewarm 6.3 out of 10 from audiences held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
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
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 40 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Jobless loner Eddie Vuibert gets a lucky break when a rich Jewish entrepreneur mistakes him for a Jew and gives him a sweet job in the Parisian fashion district.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesBelow par
6.3 out of 10
- AwardsWeak
1 win and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$29 million worldwide on a $4 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 4K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Thomas Gilou
- Richard AnconinaEddie Vuibert
- Vincent ElbazDov Mimran
- Richard BohringerVictor Benzakhem
- José GarciaSerge Benhamou
- Amira CasarSandra Benzakhem
- Aure AtikaKarine Benchetrit
- Élie KakouRafi
- Bruno SoloYvan Touati
- Gilbert MelkiPatrick Abitbol
- Sabrina Van TasselMuriel