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ACTION . 1991 . 1h 28m . 6.1/10

If Looks Could Kill_

"He's having the adventure of someone else's life."

Michael Corben, along with the rest of his high-school French class, sets out for a trip to France when he is mistaken for an agent of the same name. He is beseiged by both the good guys and the bad guys. British Intelligence outfits him with a series of James-Bond-like gizmos, and Steranko sends more would-be assassins after him. Can Michael stop the evil Steranko's plans for European domination?

Starring Richard Grieco, Gabrielle Anwar, Roger Rees
Box Office $7.8M
6.1/10
Rating
$7.8M
Box Office
1h 28m
Runtime
1991
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
If Looks Could Kill poster
He's having the adventure of someone else's life.

Michael Corben, along with the rest of his high-school French class, sets out for a trip to France when he is mistaken for an agent of the same name. He is beseiged by both the good guys and the bad guys. British Intelligence outfits him with a series of James-Bond-like gizmos, and Steranko sends more would-be assassins after him. Can Michael stop the evil Steranko's plans for European domination?

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Cast
Richard Grieco stars as Michael Corben in If Looks Could Kill.
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Year context
If Looks Could Kill was released 35 years ago in 1991.
Overview
Michael Corben, along with the rest of his high-school French class, sets out for a trip to France when he is mistaken for an agent of the same name. He is b...
If Looks Could Kill is a Action, Comedy film with a runtime of 1h 28m.

BOX OFFICE

$7.8M
Revenue

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
88 min (1h 28m)
Country
Rating
6.1/10 (174 votes)
Box Office
$7,788,597

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is If Looks Could Kill about?
Michael Corben, along with the rest of his high-school French class, sets out for a trip to France when he is mistaken for an agent of the same name. He is beseiged by both the good guys and the bad guys. British Intelligence outfits him with a series of James-Bond-like gizmos, and Steranko sends more would-be assassins after him. Can Michael stop the evil Steranko's plans for European domination?
How long is If Looks Could Kill?
If Looks Could Kill has a runtime of 88 minutes (1h 28m).
Who stars in If Looks Could Kill?
The cast of If Looks Could Kill includes Richard Grieco, Gabrielle Anwar, Roger Rees, Linda Hunt, Robin Bartlett.
How much did If Looks Could Kill make at the box office?
If Looks Could Kill earned $7,788,597 worldwide at the box office.
What is the rating of If Looks Could Kill?
If Looks Could Kill has a rating of 6.1 out of 10 based on 174 votes on TMDB.

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Action Comedy
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