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An American gets a ticket for an audience participation game in London, then gets involved in a case of mistaken identity. As an international plot unravels around him, he thinks it's all part of the act. Written by Anonymous
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He's on a mission so secret, even he doesn't know about it. See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG for language, innuendo, comic violence and sensuality | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Language:
EnglishRelease Date:
14 November 1997 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Budget:
$20,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$4,604,819 (USA) (14 November 1997)Gross:
$13,801,755 (USA) (23 January 1998)Company Credits
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The movie that Consuela is watching in the kitchen is Copycat (1995), also directed by Jon Amiel. See more »Goofs
The German map shown at the presentation is completely wrong. Frankfurt is found roughly in the Munich area and so forth. See more »Quotes
Lorelei 'Lori': Are you going to bring me that martini, or do I have to suck it out of the glass from here?See more »
Anybody who didn't enjoy this movie didn't get it... it was one of the most hilarious parodies I've ever seen. But, perhaps the circumstances of my initial viewing overly influenced my opinion. On a business trip to DC in 1998, I saw "The Game" with Michael Douglas and Sean Penn on the way out... great movie, but very heavy and deep. However on the way back, this movie was playing. Based on initial reviews I wasn't expecting much, but watching it was like someone purposely made a funny version of The Game, and I probably annoyed my fellow passengers as I was laughing so hard. I thought Murray was at his best, not unlike Chevy Chase in the Fletch movies (shame they didn't make more of those), as they were both in their comical element.
The coincidental (or perhaps not) pairing of these two films really added to my enjoyment of both. On a cold rainy weekend, I strongly recommend renting both and watching them in the same order I did… you won't be disappointed!