The Man Who Knew Too Much (1956)
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Synopsis
An American doctor and his wife, a former singing star, witness a murder while vacationing in Morocco, and are drawn into a twisting plot of international intrigue when their young son is kidnapped.
Cast
- James Stewart
- Doris Day
- Brenda de Banzie
- Bernard Miles
- Ralph Truman
- Daniel Gélin
- Mogens Wieth
- Alan Mowbray
- Hillary Brooke
- Christopher Olsen
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- Mar 15, 2020
Jimmy Stewart attempting to hide behind a skinny church pillar with 3/4th of his body sticking out is peak hide and seek culture.
Ethan ☀️Jul 13, 2013Only Hitchcock would call a movie about a woman who finds her voice after losing it in a terrible marriage "The Man Who Knew Too Much".
Sean GilmanJun 7, 2019If you ever get hungry, our garden back home is full of snails. We tried everything to get rid of them. We never thought of a Frenchman!Jimmy Stewart's just a massive dork in this, he gets outsmarted by a couch, a loaf of bread and a roasted chicken, all in the same scene.…
Krautsalat - May 22, 2019
Where the hell was Doris in 1865 when Lincoln was finna get popped
SheaApr 15, 2020loved the opera house assassination sequence, and stewart and day are pretty charming, the rest is pretty middling for hitchcock.
Josh LewisNov 17, 2018let this be a lesson that men need to listen to women wbk
támmy💫 - Mar 26, 2025
james stewart was 6’3”, so yes, the 5 minute scene of him trying to sit comfortably on the floor was integral to the plot
theoApr 13, 2021It’s all worth it for the Albert Hall sequence. While most of this film drags a good amount, it is totally redeemed by its climactic scene, where you’re anxiously awaiting this assassination attempt. The movie has no dialogue for 5 minutes and you’re totally on the edge of…
Ethan ColburnMay 11, 2024The man who knew too little, bro was clueless for most of the movie
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- Maddie likedThe Man Who Knew Too Much
Ok, I love Doris Day and James Stewart, but Ben and Jo were TERRIBLE parents. Who in their right minds would leave their child with complete and utter strangers in a foreign country???? And they wanted to have ANOTHER child? C’mon now, let’s be serious.
Obihulk lovedThe Man Who Knew Too MuchI do not know how but Hitchcock is truly a mastermind at using his surroundings to contribute in a way that makes the audience tense and incredibly focused in the moment. James Stewart and Doris day are a duo that is truly kicking every stress enducing mystery. I will never grow tired of this blood…
Platypus Lord likedThe Man Who Knew Too MuchVery good. Hitchcock has movies with even better pacing and more tense thrills, but this is a fine addition in his filmography. There's a mysterious and diabolical air to it all, and it gripped me thoroughly. Dr. McKenna is interesting and believable, Jo is one of Hitchcock's better female leads…
- CvptvinHowdy likedThe Man Who Knew Too Much
It overstayed its welcome quite a bit, but it's still a pretty good thriller because it's Hitchcock. I really liked the song Que Sera Sera by Doris Day as well. I'm also reading Hitchcock pretty much remade his own film using the same title, so I'll check that out sometime.
Matthew Mize likedThe Man Who Knew Too MuchInteresting story with a mystery that unfolds throughout the movie to a nice finish. Good music and a great ending sequence. One of my dad’s favorite movies so it gets a little extra on the rating. 7.8
Casadeus is "meh" onThe Man Who Knew Too MuchInteressante e avvolgente, ma purtroppo fin troppo superficiale. Molte situazioni sono fin troppo banalizzate. Si può comunque definire nel complesso un buon film. Voto 6,5
- Parker Wilson likedThe Man Who Knew Too Much
Didn’t realize how good of a voice Doris has, I came in this movie knowing nothing and I was surprised the whole film and didn’t take my eyes off the screen. W movie 👅
Vale C lovedThe Man Who Knew Too MuchLove the confusion with the chapel part, it made me laugh when it was supposed to, and was also super intriguing Que sera sera ♥️♥️♥️
Dustin Matthew lovedThe Man Who Knew Too MuchQue sera, sera Whatever will be, will be The future's not ours to see Que sera, sera What will be, will be
Atom Users Reviews
Metacritic
The film is uncharacteristically rigid and pious for Hitchcock; it feels more like a work of duty than conviction.
Dave Kehr
Chicago Reader
Hitch's remake of his own film results in an equally compelling action thriller with sterling performances from Stewart and Day.
Kim Newman
Empire
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Man Who Knew Too Much (1956) (1956) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as PG (Parental Guidance Suggested). It's generally considered a family-friendly movie.
How long is The Man Who Knew Too Much (1956) (1956)?
The movie is 2hr long.
What's The Man Who Knew Too Much (1956) (1956) about?
An American doctor and his wife, a former singing star, witness a murder while vacationing in Morocco, and are drawn into a twisting plot of international intrigue when their young son is kidnapped.
Who's the cast of The Man Who Knew Too Much (1956) (1956)?
- James Stewart as Dr. Benjamin McKenna
- Doris Day as Josephine Conway McKenna
- Brenda de Banzie as Lucy Drayton
- Bernard Miles as Edward Drayton
- Ralph Truman as Inspector Buchanan, Special Branch
- Daniel Gélin as Louis Bernard
- Mogens Wieth as Ambassador
- Alan Mowbray as Val Parnell
- Hillary Brooke as Jan Peterson
- Christopher Olsen as Hank McKenna
Who's the director behind The Man Who Knew Too Much (1956) (1956)?
Alfred Hitchcock directed The Man Who Knew Too Much (1956) (1956).
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