The Wrong Guy (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1997, The Wrong Guy is an action and comedy film directed by David Steinberg, running about 92 minutes. “A fugitive in his own mind.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Nelson Hibbert expects to become the new president of Nagel Industries, but Mr. Nagel gives the promotion to another employee. When Nelson barges into Nagel's office to confront him, he finds Nagel's been murdered. Fearing that he will be implicated, Nelson decides to run from the law...despite the fact that the police already know the killer's identity.
Who’s in it. The Wrong Guy stars Dave Foley as Nelson Hibbert, David Anthony Higgins as Det. Arlen, Jennifer Tilly as Lynn Holden and Joe Flaherty as Fred Holden, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Wrong Guy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Wrong Guy page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Wrong Guy tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Wrong Guy (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Wrong Guy change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Wrong Guy worth watching?
- The Wrong Guy holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Wrong Guy?
- The Wrong Guy stars Dave Foley, David Anthony Higgins, Jennifer Tilly, Joe Flaherty and Dan Redican.
- When was The Wrong Guy released?
- The Wrong Guy was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.