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See No Evil, Hear No Evil

“MURDER! The blind guy couldn't see it. The deaf guy couldn't hear it. Now they're both wanted for it.”

★ 6.8(1,082)19891h 42m

See No Evil, Hear No Evil is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home in United States. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 22 July 2026.

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Director: Arthur Hiller
Release date: 1989-05-12
Runtime: 1h 42m
Language: English
Box office: $46,900,000
Budget: $18,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: TriStar Pictures

See No Evil, Hear No Evil — trailer

About See No Evil, Hear No Evil

See No Evil, Hear No Evil is a 1989 movie in the Comedy and Crime genres, directed by Arthur Hiller, starring Richard Pryor, Gene Wilder and Joan Severance. It has a runtime of 1 hour 42 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.8/10 from 1,082 viewers. Below you can see where to watch See No Evil, Hear No Evil in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A murder takes place in the shop of David Lyons, a deaf man who fails to hear the gunshot being fired. Outside, blind man Wally Karue hears the shot, but cannot see the perpetrator. Both are arrested, but escape to form an unlikely partnership. Being chased by both the law AND the original killers, can the pair work together to outwit them all?

Cast

Richard Pryor

Wallace 'Wally' Karue

Gene Wilder

Dave Lyons

Joan Severance

Eve

Kevin Spacey

Kirgo

Alan North

Braddock

Alexandra Neil

Sally

John Capodice

Scotto

Tonya Pinkins

Leslie

Mary Kay Adams

Dr. Bennett

Lauren Tom

Mitzie

Anthony Zerbe

Sutherland

Kirsten Childs

Adele

Themes & keywords

blindness and impaired visionfriendshipdeafvillainesssuspicion of murderwitnessslapstick comedymurderblindness

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch See No Evil, Hear No Evil in United States?+

In United States, See No Evil, Hear No Evil is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is See No Evil, Hear No Evil on Netflix?+

See No Evil, Hear No Evil is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is See No Evil, Hear No Evil?+

See No Evil, Hear No Evil has a runtime of 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).

Who stars in See No Evil, Hear No Evil?+

See No Evil, Hear No Evil stars Richard Pryor, Gene Wilder, Joan Severance, Kevin Spacey and Alan North.

When did See No Evil, Hear No Evil come out?+

See No Evil, Hear No Evil is a 1989 movie directed by Arthur Hiller.

What genre is See No Evil, Hear No Evil?+

See No Evil, Hear No Evil is Comedy and Crime film.

Who directed See No Evil, Hear No Evil?+

See No Evil, Hear No Evil was directed by Arthur Hiller.