Don't Tell Her It's Me(1990)
A romantic comedy about true love under false pretenses.
Don't Tell Her It's Me Synopsis
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.
Don't Tell Her It's Me (1990) is a comedy and romance film directed by Malcolm Mowbray, released on September 21, 1990 with a runtime of 1h 41m. It stars Steve Guttenberg, Jami Gertz, Shelley Long and Kyle MacLachlan. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 58 ratings.
- Director:
- Malcolm Mowbray
- Writers:
- Sarah Bird, Sarah Bird
- Producers:
- George G. Braunstein, Ron Hamady
- Cinematographer:
- Reed Smoot
- Composer:
- Michael Gore
- Production:
- Hemdale Film Corporation, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Braunstein and Hamady Productions
- Budget:
- $6,700,000
- Status:
- Released
Don't Tell Her It's Me (1990) Trailer
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Don't Tell Her It's Me Cast & Crew
Main cast
Steve Guttenberg
as Gus Kubicek / Lobo Murunga
Jami Gertz
as Emily Pear
Shelley Long
as Lizzie Potts
Kyle MacLachlan
as Trout Potts
Kevin Scannell
as Mitchell
Mädchen Amick
as Mandy
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
Perry Anzilotti
as Hairdresser
Bill Applebaum
as Man in Bar
Key crew
Directed by Malcolm Mowbray, written by Sarah Bird and Sarah Bird, produced by George G. Braunstein and Ron Hamady.
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Don't Tell Her It's Me Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 58 ratings.
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Don't Tell Her It's Me – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Don't Tell Her It's Me online?
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Don't Tell Her It's Me (1990) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Don't Tell Her It's Me?
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The main cast of Don't Tell Her It's Me (1990) includes Steve Guttenberg, Jami Gertz, Shelley Long, Kyle MacLachlan and Kevin Scannell. The film was directed by Malcolm Mowbray. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Don't Tell Her It's Me released?
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Don't Tell Her It's Me was released on September 21, 1990 and runs for 1h 41m.
Is Don't Tell Her It's Me worth watching?
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Don't Tell Her It's Me (1990) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 58 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Don't Tell Her It's Me?
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