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See No Evil, Hear No Evil
1989 102 min United States of America R 16+
★6.2
Comedy, Crime
Director: Arthur Hiller
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Description
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?
Budget:
$18M
US Gross:
$46.91M
Worldwide:
$46.9M
Starring
Richard Pryor
Actor
Gene Wilder
Actor
Joan Severance
Actor
Key opinion
See No Evil, Hear No Evil is widely regarded as a classic, feel-good 80s buddy comedy that succeeds primarily due to the undeniable chemistry between leads Richard Pryor and Gene Wilder. While some modern viewers find the 80s-era sensibility dated, most audiences celebrate the film for its ability to treat disability with humor rather than pity, creating an uplifting and enduringly funny experience.
| Acting | Richard Pryor and Gene Wilder display impeccable comedic chemistry that acts as the essential foundation for the film's success. | |
| Theme | The film avoids mocking the protagonists, instead framing their blindness and deafness as tools for physical comedy and a testament to their mutual cooperation. | |
| Pacing | Director Arthur Hiller maintains a high-energy, cohesive pace that keeps the film engaging from start to finish. | |
| Humor | The film’s humor is polarizing; many find it timeless and laugh-out-loud funny, while others feel the 80s production style and comedic tropes have become hopelessly outdated. |