The Man Who Knew Too Much (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1956, The Man Who Knew Too Much is a thriller, drama, crime and mystery film directed by Alfred Hitchcock, running about 120 minutes. “A little knowledge can be a deadly thing!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A couple vacationing in Morocco with their young son accidentally stumble upon an assassination plot. When the child is kidnapped to ensure their silence, they have to take matters into their own hands to save him.
Who’s in it. The Man Who Knew Too Much stars James Stewart as Dr. Ben McKenna, Doris Day as Jo McKenna, Brenda De Banzie as Lucy Drayton and Bernard Miles as Edward Drayton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, The Man Who Knew Too Much has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $10.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Artiflix 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 Man Who Knew Too Much page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Man Who Knew Too Much tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Man Who Knew Too Much (1956)?
- In US, The Man Who Knew Too Much is available to stream on Artiflix, 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 Man Who Knew Too Much worth watching?
- The Man Who Knew Too Much holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Man Who Knew Too Much?
- The Man Who Knew Too Much stars James Stewart, Doris Day, Brenda De Banzie, Bernard Miles and Alan Mowbray.
- When was The Man Who Knew Too Much released?
- The Man Who Knew Too Much was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.