PG-13

Don't Tell Her It's Me

A romantic comedy about true love under false pretenses.

1990 • 101 min • Comedy · Romance

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Synopsis

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.

Our family guide

Best from age 12

Movie Knight Score

58 reviews

58 Audience · 58 · 100%

An endearing cartoonist, newly recovered from cancer, gets a makeover from his sister to help him find love. He falls for a journalist but pretends to be a mysterious New Zealand biker. This romantic comedy explores identity, self-acceptance, and the search for connection.

Violence & peril: 1/10
Language: 2/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 2/10
Romance & sensuality: 3/10
Scary moments: 0/10

Heads up

Some suggestive humor
Smoking and social drinking

What it models well

Self-acceptance
Finding love
Family support
Embracing change

Talk about it after

Authenticity in relationships
Coping with illness
Judging by appearances
The value of honesty

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