The Tall Guy
1989, English. Directed by Mel Smith.
Scandalous! Shocking! Outrageous! Finally a comedy you can look up to.
An American actor in England tries to find love and work.
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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The Tall Guy isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 February 1989.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 1 February 1989
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Richard Curtis
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The Tall Guy: quick answers
Is The Tall Guy worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.7/10 from 83 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Tall Guy?
The Tall Guy runs 92 minutes (1h 32m).
Does The Tall Guy have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Tall Guy. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Tall Guy parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Tall Guy is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Tall Guy on?
The Tall Guy isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 February 1989. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Tall Guy?
If you liked The Tall Guy, try ¿Quieres ser mi hijo?, Sex Appeal, Girl on a Bicycle.
Who directed The Tall Guy?
The Tall Guy (1989) was directed by Mel Smith and stars Jeff Goldblum, Emma Thompson, Rowan Atkinson.