The Man Who Knew Too Much
1956, English. Directed by Alfred Hitchcock.
A little knowledge can be a deadly thing!
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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The Man Who Knew Too Much is streaming on Artiflix in India.
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Cast & crew
- Alfred HitchcockDirector
- James StewartBen McKenna
- Doris DayJo McKenna
- Brenda De BanzieLucy Drayton
- Bernard MilesEdward Drayton
- Ralph TrumanBuchanan
- Daniel GélinLouis Bernard
- Mogens WiethAmbassador
- Alan MowbrayVal Parnell
- Hillary BrookeJan Peterson
- Christopher OlsenHank McKenna
- Reggie NalderRien
- Richard WattisAssistant Manager
Details
- Released
- 16 May 1956
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- John Michael Hayes, D.B. Wyndham-Lewis, Charles Bennett
- Budget
- $1.2M
- Box office
- $11M
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What The Man Who Knew Too Much is based on
The Man Who Knew Too Much is based on The Man Who Knew Too Much, a 1934 film.
Film · 1934
The Man Who Knew Too Much
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The Man Who Knew Too Much: quick answers
Is The Man Who Knew Too Much worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 1,639 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Man Who Knew Too Much?
The Man Who Knew Too Much runs 121 minutes (2h 1m).
Does The Man Who Knew Too Much have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Man Who Knew Too Much. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Man Who Knew Too Much parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Man Who Knew Too Much is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Man Who Knew Too Much on?
The Man Who Knew Too Much is streaming on Artiflix in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Man Who Knew Too Much?
If you liked The Man Who Knew Too Much, try The Bourne Ultimatum, Agatha and the Midnight Murders, The Caveman's Valentine.
Who directed The Man Who Knew Too Much?
The Man Who Knew Too Much (1956) was directed by Alfred Hitchcock and stars James Stewart, Doris Day, Brenda De Banzie.
What is The Man Who Knew Too Much based on?
The Man Who Knew Too Much is based on The Man Who Knew Too Much, a 1934 film.