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Don't Tell Her It's Me

Don't Tell Her It's Me

A romantic comedy about true love under false pretenses.

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.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Don't Tell Her It's Me
  • Genres: Comedy, Romance
  • Release Date: 1990-09-21
  • Runtime: 101 minutes
  • Rating: 5.7/10 (54 votes)
  • Budget: $6,700,000
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Hemdale Film Corporation, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Braunstein and Hamady Productions
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.5779
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Steve Guttenberg

Steve Guttenberg

as Gus Kubicek / Lobo Murunga

Jami Gertz

Jami Gertz

as Emily Pear

Shelley Long

Shelley Long

as Lizzie Potts

Kyle MacLachlan

Kyle MacLachlan

as Trout Potts

Kevin Scannell

Kevin Scannell

as Mitchell

Mädchen Amick

Mädchen Amick

as Mandy

Beth Grant

Beth Grant

as Babette

Caroline Lund

Caroline Lund

as Annabelle 'Piglet' Potts

Sally Lund

Sally Lund

as Annabelle 'Piglet' Potts

Laura Alcalde

Laura Alcalde

as Bartender

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

Don't Tell Her It's Me (1990) Original Trailer [FHD]

External Links

Keywords

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Don't Tell Her It's Me?

Don't Tell Her It's Me is a Comedy, Romance movie directed by . It was released on 1990-09-21.

Who are the main actors in Don't Tell Her It's Me?

The main cast includes Steve Guttenberg, Jami Gertz, Shelley Long, Kyle MacLachlan, Kevin Scannell, .

Where can I watch Don't Tell Her It's Me online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Don't Tell Her It's Me is available.

Is Don't Tell Her It's Me based on a true story?

A romantic comedy about true love under false pretenses.

What is the IMDb rating of Don't Tell Her It's Me?

Don't Tell Her It's Me has an IMDb rating of 5.7/10 based on 54 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Don't Tell Her It's Me?

The movie had a production budget of $6,700,000 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Don't Tell Her It's Me?

The soundtrack was composed by Hemdale Film Corporation, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Braunstein and Hamady Productions. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Don't Tell Her It's Me filmed?

Don't Tell Her It's Me was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Don't Tell Her It's Me?

The total runtime of Don't Tell Her It's Me is 101 minutes.

Is Don't Tell Her It's Me suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Don't Tell Her It's Me?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Don't Tell Her It's Me.

Does Don't Tell Her It's Me have a post-credit scene?

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