The Wrong Guy
A fugitive in his own mind.
1997 • 92 min • Comedy · Thriller
Synopsis
Nelson Hibbert expects to become the new president of Nagel Industries, but Mr. Nagel gives the promotion to another employee. When Nelson barges into Nagel's office to confront him, he finds Nagel's been murdered. Fearing that he will be implicated, Nelson decides to run from the law...despite the fact that the police already know the killer's identity.
Our family guide
Best from age 13- 68 Audience · 76 · 100%
A man on the run after being wrongly accused of murder becomes increasingly erratic as he tries to clear his name. This dark comedy blends thriller elements with slapstick, as the protagonist's paranoia drives his misadventures.
- Violence & peril
- 3/10
- Language
- 3/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 2/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 1/10
- Scary moments
- 3/10
Heads up
- Some comedic violence
- Brief moments of peril
- Occasional mild language
What it models well
- Perseverance
- Seeking justice
- Self-reliance
Talk about it after
- Mistaken identity and its consequences
- The nature of paranoia and delusion
- How perceptions can differ from reality
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Top billed cast
Director: David Steinberg • Crew: David Anthony Higgins, Jay Kogen, Dave Foley
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 6.8/10 (76)
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- IMDb
- tt0120536