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See No Evil, Hear No Evil

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Wally Karue (Richard Pryor) is a blind man looking for a job. Dave Lyons (Gene Wilder) is a deaf man who runs a newsstand. When Dave hires Wally, he never imagines they'll have to work together to survive. After a murder occurs at their newsstand, they figure out who the killer is with their collective senses -- but the investigating detective (Alan North) pegs them as the main suspects. When the real killer (Joan Severance) returns to cover her tracks, the two must really cooperate to live.
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A film whose title offers words to live by as well as a warning, See No Evil, Hear No Evil proves that even a brilliant comedy duo can team up for an unfunny dud.

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Gene Siskel Chicago Tribune This dubious concept might have worked if someone had written something funny for either comic actor to say. Rated: 1/4 Mar 27, 2019 Full Review Kevin Thomas Los Angeles Times "No Evil, Hear No Evil" leaves us hoping we haven't seen the of Wally and Dave. Mar 27, 2019 Full Review Jonathan Rosenbaum Chicago Reader This tasteless, formulaic, mainly unfunny, but otherwise harmless romp was scripted by five people and is served up like meat and potatoes by hack director Arthur Hiller. Mar 27, 2019 Full Review Fico Cangiano CineXpress Podcast It's a hoot watching Pryor and Wilder bounce off each other. They definitely carry a so-so script. [Full review in Spanish] Rated: 3/5 Mar 28, 2025 Full Review Rene Jordan El Nuevo Herald (Miami) It's a grand shame. Pryor and Wilder vigorously driving in first place, deserved a much better vehicle. [Full review in Spanish] Jul 12, 2022 Full Review Dennis King Tulsa World And while it's not lightning this movie captures, it does generate more than the regular output of high-concept wattage usually expected from such calculated, commercial comedies. Rated: 3/5 Mar 28, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews

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Theo E A Haiku Review: One star is given Each to Wilder and Prior They showed up, that’s it Rated 2 out of 5 stars 08/30/25 Full Review Omid S. This is absolutely great movie it don’t make them like they used to just a comedy your love laugh and just watch. Definitely watch a movie. You crazy crack up, but you could watch it with Family and Lil. It’s just great. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/18/25 Full Review C B Probably Pryor and Wilder's funniest collaboration, although about 10 minutes too long. Could this be made in 2025? Making fun of disabilities? Features a very, very beautiful Joan Severance and also Kevin Spacey as the villains-the first notable movie appearances for both of them. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 08/11/25 Full Review michael f the critics got this one wrong. I've watched this a dozen times with friends and family over the years and we laugh out loud and enjoy the story every time. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 07/06/25 Full Review Sean M A 'Saturday with your Dad' c.1995. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 06/19/25 Full Review Jordan Z Good watch, it's a great comedy off of a stupid concept. It's not meant to be sophisticated. Just relax and enjoy some easy slapstick with shots of old NYC. Any critics of this movie are ppl that take themselves too seriously. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/18/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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See No Evil, Hear No Evil: Official Clip - Gene Wilder Mugshot Fail See No Evil, Hear No Evil: Official Clip - Gene Wilder Mugshot Fail 1:35 See No Evil, Hear No Evil: Official Clip - Hilarious Blind Car Chase See No Evil, Hear No Evil: Official Clip - Hilarious Blind Car Chase 4:50 See No Evil, Hear No Evil: Official Clip - Threatened By A B*ner See No Evil, Hear No Evil: Official Clip - Threatened By A B*ner 1:49 See No Evil, Hear No Evil: Official Clip - Gene Wilder Is Deaf & Richard Pryor Is Blind See No Evil, Hear No Evil: Official Clip - Gene Wilder Is Deaf & Richard Pryor Is Blind 2:18 See No Evil, Hear No Evil: Official Clip - German and Swedish Doctors See No Evil, Hear No Evil: Official Clip - German and Swedish Doctors 3:07 See No Evil, Hear No Evil: Official Clip - The Blind Leading the Blind See No Evil, Hear No Evil: Official Clip - The Blind Leading the Blind 1:56 See No Evil, Hear No Evil: Official Clip - Richard Pryor Is a Swedish Gynecologist See No Evil, Hear No Evil: Official Clip - Richard Pryor Is a Swedish Gynecologist 3:29 See No Evil, Hear No Evil: Official Clip - Gene Wilder & Richard Pryor Annoy a Cop See No Evil, Hear No Evil: Official Clip - Gene Wilder & Richard Pryor Annoy a Cop 3:25 See No Evil, Hear No Evil: Official Clip - Hilarious Bar Fight See No Evil, Hear No Evil: Official Clip - Hilarious Bar Fight 2:53 See No Evil, Hear No Evil: Official Clip - Tired of This Deaf Sh*t See No Evil, Hear No Evil: Official Clip - Tired of This Deaf Sh*t 1:42 View more videos
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Synopsis Wally Karue (Richard Pryor) is a blind man looking for a job. Dave Lyons (Gene Wilder) is a deaf man who runs a newsstand. When Dave hires Wally, he never imagines they'll have to work together to survive. After a murder occurs at their newsstand, they figure out who the killer is with their collective senses -- but the investigating detective (Alan North) pegs them as the main suspects. When the real killer (Joan Severance) returns to cover her tracks, the two must really cooperate to live.
Director
Arthur Hiller
Producer
Marvin Worth
Screenwriter
Earl Barret, Arne Sultan, Eliot Wald, Andrew Kurtzman, Gene Wilder
Production Co
TriStar Pictures
Rating
R
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 1, 2010
Box Office (Gross USA)
$45.4M
Runtime
1h 43m
Sound Mix
Surround
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