Where can I watch Too Shy to Try (1978)?

Streaming, rental and purchase options for Too Shy to Try change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.

Is Too Shy to Try worth watching?

Too Shy to Try holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.

Who stars in Too Shy to Try?

Too Shy to Try stars Pierre Richard, Aldo Maccione, Jacques François, Mimi Coutelier and Catherine Lachens.

When was Too Shy to Try released?

Too Shy to Try was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.

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Too Shy to Try (1978): cast, story & where to watch

1978 · Film · ★ 6.4

Released in 1978, Too Shy to Try is a comedy and romance film directed by Pierre Richard, running about 88 minutes.

What it’s about. Pierre is a hotel cashier in Vichy, so shy that he answers an ad from the Psychology Institute and can't say no to the salesman, Aldo; he spends 6,000 francs on tapes, books, and a punching bag. Soon after, he's smitten by Agnes, a hotel guest with a model's looks and photographers wherever she goes. When she leaves for Nice, he follows, meeting Aldo on the way. Aldo becomes his boldness coach. Pierre gets a job washing dishes where Agnes is staying, but after a week or so, she's off to Deauville, with Aldo and Pierre in pursuit. Using funds they get by selling Aldo's car, this time Pierre poses as a polo-playing jet setter. Will this win the heart of Agnes?

Who’s in it. Too Shy to Try stars Pierre Richard as Pierre Renaud, Aldo Maccione as Aldo Ferrari, Jacques François as Mr. Henri and Mimi Coutelier as Agnès Jensen, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Too Shy to Try 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 Too Shy to Try page.

If you liked it. Fans of Too Shy to Try tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

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Where can I watch Too Shy to Try (1978)?: Streaming, rental and purchase options for Too Shy to Try change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Too Shy to Try worth watching?: Too Shy to Try holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Too Shy to Try?: Too Shy to Try stars Pierre Richard, Aldo Maccione, Jacques François, Mimi Coutelier and Catherine Lachens.
When was Too Shy to Try released?: Too Shy to Try was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.