The Distinguished Gentleman (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1992, The Distinguished Gentleman is a comedy film directed by Jonathan Lynn, running about 112 minutes. “From con man to congressman” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A Florida con man uses the passing of the long time Congressman from his district, who he just happens to share a name with, to get elected to his version of paradise- Congress, where the money flows from lobbyists.
Who’s in it. The Distinguished Gentleman stars Eddie Murphy as Thomas Jefferson Johnson, Lane Smith as Dick Dodge, Sheryl Lee Ralph as Miss Loretta and Joe Don Baker as Olaf Andersen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Distinguished Gentleman has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $83M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel and Starz and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Distinguished Gentleman page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Distinguished Gentleman tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Distinguished Gentleman (1992)?
- In US, The Distinguished Gentleman is available to stream on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel and Starz Roku Premium Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Distinguished Gentleman worth watching?
- The Distinguished Gentleman holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Distinguished Gentleman?
- The Distinguished Gentleman stars Eddie Murphy, Lane Smith, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Joe Don Baker and Victoria Rowell.
- When was The Distinguished Gentleman released?
- The Distinguished Gentleman was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.