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The Man Who Knew Too Much

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1934 | 76 min | Thriller, Mystery

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

Critics loved it (89% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing. If you loved The Bourne Supremacy, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Tense.
The pace
Fast-moving, at 1 hr 16 min.
What might put you off
  • Made in 1934: an older pace and style.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

While vacationing in St. Moritz, a British couple receive a clue to an imminent assassination attempt, only to learn that their daughter has been kidnapped to keep them quiet.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    89% on Rotten Tomatoes, 77 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.5 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerSolid

    Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 103K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Alfred Hitchcock

  • Leslie BanksBob Lawrence
  • Edna BestJill Lawrence
  • Peter LorreAbbott
  • Frank VosperRamon Levine
  • Hugh WakefieldClive
  • Nova PilbeamBetty Lawrence
  • Pierre FresnayLouis Bernard
  • Cicely OatesNurse Agnes
  • D.A. Clarke-SmithBinstead
  • George CurzonGibson