The Man Who Knew Too Much
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The Man Who Knew Too Much

Best from age 10 · PG · 1956 · 121 min

The Man Who Knew Too Much

An American family's vacation in Morocco turns terrifying when they witness a murder and their young son is kidnapped. They are thrust into a world of international espionage as they race against time to save him, uncovering a complex assassination plot along the way.

What's in it

0 = none · 10 = intense

Violence & peril

Moderate

3/10

Language

Mild

1/10

Drinking, drugs & smoking

Mild

2/10

Romance & sensuality

Mild

1/10

Scary moments

Moderate

4/10

Heads up

  • A child is kidnapped and put in peril
  • Some suspenseful chases and mild violence

Models well

  • Parental love and sacrifice
  • Resourcefulness under pressure
  • Courage in the face of danger

Talk about it after

  • The complexities of international politics
  • How fear can lead to desperate actions
  • The importance of family bonds
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Cast & crew

Man Who Knew Too Much (1956) | TRAILER

Doris Day Sings Que Sera At Bedtime | Hitchcock Presents

The Chase - "The Man Who Knew Too Much" | Hitchcock Presents

Moroccan Eating Etiquette - "The Man Who Knew Too Much" | Hitchcock Presents

The Deadly Crescendo - "The Man Who Knew Too Much" | Hitchcock Presents

The Ride To Marrakech - "The Man Who Knew Too Much" | Hitchcock Presents

The Man Who Knew Too Much Original Theatrical Trailer