Don't Drink the Water
1994, English. Directed by Woody Allen.
They Couldn't Wait To Get In. Now It's Hilarious Trying To Get Out!
Somewhere behind the early 1960s cold-war iron curtain, the Hollander family cause an international spying incident when Walter photographs a sunset in a sensitive region. In order to stay out of jail, the Hollanders take refuge in the American Embassy, which is temporarily being run by the absent Ambassador's diplomatically incompetent son, Axel.
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Cast & crew
- Woody AllenDirector
- Ed HerlihyNarrator
- Josef SommerAmbassador Magee
- Robert StantonMr. Burns
- Edward HerrmannMr. Kilroy
- Rosemary MurphyMiss Pritchard
- Michael J. FoxAxel Magee
- Woody AllenWalter Hollander
- Julie KavnerMarion Hollander
- Mayim BialikSusan Hollander
- Ed Van NuysEmbassy Staff
- Skip RoseEmbassy Staff
- Leonid CiterPoliceman
Details
- Released
- 18 December 1994
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Woody Allen
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What Don't Drink the Water is based on
Don't Drink the Water is based on Don't Drink the Water (1966) by Woody Allen.
1966
Don't Drink the Water
By Woody Allen
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Don't Drink the Water: quick answers
Is Don't Drink the Water worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.6/10 from 92 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Don't Drink the Water?
Don't Drink the Water runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
Does Don't Drink the Water have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Don't Drink the Water. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Don't Drink the Water parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Don't Drink the Water is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Don't Drink the Water on?
Don't Drink the Water isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 18 December 1994. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Don't Drink the Water?
If you liked Don't Drink the Water, try Daria in 'Is It Fall Yet?', Psych 3: This Is Gus, Under Wraps.
Who directed Don't Drink the Water?
Don't Drink the Water (1994) was directed by Woody Allen and stars Ed Herlihy, Josef Sommer, Robert Stanton.
What is Don't Drink the Water based on?
Don't Drink the Water is based on Don't Drink the Water (1966) by Woody Allen.