

The Distinguished Gentleman
1992, English. Directed by Jonathan Lynn.
From con man to congressman.
A Florida con man uses the recent death of the long time Congressman from his district, who he just happens to share a last name with, to get elected to his version of paradise, the U.S. Congress, where the money flows from lobbyists.
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.0/10 from 343 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Distinguished Gentleman
The Distinguished Gentleman is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Starz in India.
Availability in India as of 10 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Cast & crew
- Jonathan LynnDirector
- Eddie MurphyThomas Jefferson Johnson
- Lane SmithDick Dodge
- Sheryl Lee RalphMiss Loretta
- Joe Don BakerOlaf Andersen
- Victoria RowellCelia Kirby
- Grant ShaudArthur Reinhardt
- Kevin McCarthyTerry Corrigan
- Charles S. DuttonElijah Hawkins
- Victor RiversArmando
- Chi McBrideHomer
- Cynthia HarrisVera Johnson
- Noble WillinghamZeke Bridges
Details
- Released
- 4 December 1992
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Marty Kaplan, Jonathan Reynolds
- Budget
- $50M
- Box office
- $47M
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The Distinguished Gentleman: quick answers
Is The Distinguished Gentleman worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.0/10 from 343 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Distinguished Gentleman?
The Distinguished Gentleman runs 112 minutes (1h 52m).
Does The Distinguished Gentleman have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Distinguished Gentleman. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Distinguished Gentleman parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Distinguished Gentleman is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Distinguished Gentleman on?
The Distinguished Gentleman is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Starz in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Distinguished Gentleman?
If you liked The Distinguished Gentleman, try American Dreamer, Oscar, Easy Money.
Who directed The Distinguished Gentleman?
The Distinguished Gentleman (1992) was directed by Jonathan Lynn and stars Eddie Murphy, Lane Smith, Sheryl Lee Ralph.