Don't Tell Her It's Me (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1990, Don't Tell Her It's Me is a comedy and romance film directed by Malcolm Mowbray, running about 101 minutes. “A romantic comedy about true love under false pretenses.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Gus is a fat cartoonist that recently won a battle against cancer, which explains his baldness. But he is also lonely. Therefore, his caring sister tries to set him up with suitable woman. But to do so, she must turn him into an irresistible man. When he falls in love with Emily, Gus takes the identity of a mysterious biker from New Zealand.
Who’s in it. Don't Tell Her It's Me stars Steve Guttenberg as Gus Kubicek / Lobo Murunga, Jami Gertz as Emily, Shelley Long as Lizzie and Kyle MacLachlan as Trout, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Don't Tell Her It's Me has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Don't Tell Her It's Me page.
If you liked it. Fans of Don't Tell Her It's Me tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Don't Tell Her It's Me (1990)?
- In US, Don't Tell Her It's Me is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Don't Tell Her It's Me worth watching?
- Don't Tell Her It's Me holds an audience score of 5.6 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 Don't Tell Her It's Me?
- Don't Tell Her It's Me stars Steve Guttenberg, Jami Gertz, Shelley Long, Kyle MacLachlan and Mädchen Amick.
- When was Don't Tell Her It's Me released?
- Don't Tell Her It's Me was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.