Don't Tell Her It's Me
1990, English. Directed by Malcolm Mowbray.
A romantic comedy about true love under false pretenses.
Gus is a fat cartoonist that recently won a battle against cancer, which explains his baldness. But he is also lonely. Therefore, his caring sister tries to set him up with suitable woman. But to do so, she must turn him into an irresistible man. When he falls in love with Emily, Gus takes the identity of a mysterious biker from New Zealand.
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Don't Tell Her It's Me is streaming on MGM Plus in India.
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Cast & crew
- Malcolm MowbrayDirector
- Steve GuttenbergGus Kubicek / Lobo Murunga
- Jami GertzEmily Pear
- Shelley LongLizzie Potts
- Kyle MacLachlanTrout Potts
- Kevin ScannellMitchell
- Mädchen AmickMandy
- Beth GrantBabette
- Caroline LundAnnabelle 'Piglet' Potts
- Sally LundAnnabelle 'Piglet' Potts
- Laura AlcaldeBartender
- Perry AnzilottiHairdresser
- Bill ApplebaumMan in Bar
Details
- Released
- 21 September 1990
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Sarah Bird
- Budget
- $6.7M
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Don't Tell Her It's Me: quick answers
Is Don't Tell Her It's Me worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.7/10 from 60 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Don't Tell Her It's Me?
Don't Tell Her It's Me runs 101 minutes (1h 41m).
Does Don't Tell Her It's Me have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Don't Tell Her It's Me. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Don't Tell Her It's Me parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Don't Tell Her It's Me is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Don't Tell Her It's Me on?
Don't Tell Her It's Me is streaming on MGM Plus in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Don't Tell Her It's Me?
If you liked Don't Tell Her It's Me, try People We Meet on Vacation, While You Were Sleeping, The Wrong Paris.
Who directed Don't Tell Her It's Me?
Don't Tell Her It's Me (1990) was directed by Malcolm Mowbray and stars Steve Guttenberg, Jami Gertz, Shelley Long.