Movie

Don't Drink the Water

“They Couldn't Wait To Get In. Now It's Hilarious Trying To Get Out!”

★ 5.5(90)19941h 31m

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Good to know

Director: Woody Allen
Release date: 1994-12-18
Runtime: 1h 31m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Jean Doumanian Productions

Don't Drink the Water — trailer

About Don't Drink the Water

Don't Drink the Water is a 1994 movie in the Comedy and TV Movie genres, directed by Woody Allen, starring Ed Herlihy, Josef Sommer and Robert Stanton. It has a runtime of 1 hour 31 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.5/10 from 90 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Don't Drink the Water in Ireland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Ed Herlihy

Narrator

Josef Sommer

Ambassador Magee

Robert Stanton

Mr. Burns

Edward Herrmann

Mr. Kilroy

Rosemary Murphy

Miss Pritchard

Michael J. Fox

Axel Magee

Woody Allen

Walter Hollander

Julie Kavner

Marion Hollander

Mayim Bialik

Susan Hollander

Ed Van Nuys

Embassy Staff

Skip Rose

Embassy Staff

Leonid Citer

Policeman

Themes & keywords

iron curtaintouristremake

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Don't Drink the Water in Ireland?+

Don't Drink the Water is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Ireland. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Don't Drink the Water on Netflix?+

Don't Drink the Water is not on Netflix in Ireland right now.

How long is Don't Drink the Water?+

Don't Drink the Water has a runtime of 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).

Who stars in Don't Drink the Water?+

Don't Drink the Water stars Ed Herlihy, Josef Sommer, Robert Stanton, Edward Herrmann and Rosemary Murphy.

When did Don't Drink the Water come out?+

Don't Drink the Water is a 1994 movie directed by Woody Allen.

What genre is Don't Drink the Water?+

Don't Drink the Water is Comedy and TV Movie film.

Who directed Don't Drink the Water?+

Don't Drink the Water was directed by Woody Allen.