The Man Who Knew Too Much (1956)
Kernel Score: 86% · 1,532 ratings · Rated PG
Genres: Thriller, Mystery
Released: 1956-05-16
Runtime: 120 minutes
Where to watch The Man Who Knew Too Much
- Stream: Artiflix
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- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
An American doctor and his wife, a former singing star, witness a murder while vacationing in Morocco, and are drawn into a twisting plot of international intrigue when their young son is kidnapped.
The Man Who Knew Too Much parents' guide: ages 8+
Parents need to know that The Man Who Knew Too Much is a PG Hitchcock thriller involving an assassination plot and a kidnapped child.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Includes a witnessed murder and an assassination attempt, depicted with classic-era restraint.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- James Stewart as Ben McKenna
- Doris Day as Jo McKenna
- Brenda De Banzie as Lucy Drayton
- Bernard Miles as Edward Drayton
- Ralph Truman as Buchanan
- Daniel Gélin as Louis Bernard
- Mogens Wieth as Ambassador
- Alan Mowbray as Val Parnell
- Hillary Brooke as Jan Peterson
- Christopher Olsen as Hank McKenna
The Man Who Knew Too Much FAQ
Is The Man Who Knew Too Much good?
The Man Who Knew Too Much has an 86% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,532 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Man Who Knew Too Much?
In the US you can stream The Man Who Knew Too Much on Artiflix, watch it free with ads on Mometu and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is The Man Who Knew Too Much OK for kids?
The Man Who Knew Too Much is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that The Man Who Knew Too Much is a PG Hitchcock thriller involving an assassination plot and a kidnapped child.
What movies are like The Man Who Knew Too Much?
If you liked The Man Who Knew Too Much, try The Lady Vanishes, The Conversation, The Bourne Ultimatum and The Bourne Identity.