Don't Drink the Water(1994)
They Couldn't Wait To Get In. Now It's Hilarious Trying To Get Out!
Don't Drink the Water Synopsis
Somewhere behind the early 1960s cold-war iron curtain, the Hollander family cause an international spying incident when Walter photographs a sunset in a sensitive region. In order to stay out of jail, the Hollanders take refuge in the American Embassy, which is temporarily being run by the absent Ambassador's diplomatically incompetent son, Axel.
Don't Drink the Water (1994) is a comedy and tv movie film directed by Woody Allen, released on December 18, 1994 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars Ed Herlihy, Josef Sommer, Robert Stanton and Edward Herrmann. Viewers rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 92 ratings.
- Director:
- Woody Allen
- Writers:
- Woody Allen, Woody Allen
- Producers:
- Robert Greenhut
- Cinematographer:
- Carlo Di Palma
- Production:
- Jean Doumanian Productions, Magnolia Productions, Sweetland Films
- Status:
- Released
Don't Drink the Water (1994) Trailer
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Don't Drink the Water Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ed Herlihy
as Narrator
Josef Sommer
as Ambassador Magee
Robert Stanton
as Mr. Burns
Edward Herrmann
as Mr. Kilroy
Rosemary Murphy
as Miss Pritchard
Michael J. Fox
as Axel Magee
Woody Allen
as Walter Hollander
Julie Kavner
as Marion Hollander
Mayim Bialik
as Susan Hollander
- Ed Van Nuys
Ed Van Nuys
as Embassy Staff
- Skip Rose
Skip Rose
as Embassy Staff
Leonid Citer
as Policeman
Key crew
Directed by Woody Allen, written by Woody Allen and Woody Allen, produced by Robert Greenhut.
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Don't Drink the Water Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.6/10 from 92 ratings.
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Don't Drink the Water – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Don't Drink the Water online?
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Don't Drink the Water (1994) is available to stream on MovistarTV. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Don't Drink the Water?
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The main cast of Don't Drink the Water (1994) includes Ed Herlihy, Josef Sommer, Robert Stanton, Edward Herrmann and Rosemary Murphy. The film was directed by Woody Allen. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Don't Drink the Water released?
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Don't Drink the Water was released on December 18, 1994 and runs for 1h 31m.
Is Don't Drink the Water worth watching?
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Don't Drink the Water (1994) holds an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 92 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Don't Drink the Water?
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