Mr. Peek-a-Boo
Seen it?1951 | 90 min | Comedy, Fantasy
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. 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 looking to switch off and smile and people who still love a bit of magic. Paris does a lot of the work, and it looks wonderful.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Zips along, at 1 hr 30 min. Short enough for a weeknight.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1951: an older pace and style.
- Skip it if you're after something serious tonight.
Léon, a humble civil servant, has the unusual ability to walk through walls, however thick they are. One day, he falls madly in love with a charming hotel thief by the name of Suzan.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 2K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jean Boyer
- BourvilLéon Dutilleul
- Joan GreenwoodSusan
- Gérard OuryMaurice
- Henri CrémieuxMr. Lécuyer
- Roger TrévilleFélix Burdin
- Jacques ErwinGaston
- Frédéric O'BradyThe Medical Specialist
- René WormsAn Employee at the Ministry
- Nina MyralMrs. Eloise
- André Dalibert