Two Much (1995)

A charming screwball farce in which one man, two sisters, and one invented twin brother add up to romantic chaos.

Two Much - Movie Information

  • Original Title: Two Much
  • Release Year: 1995
  • Directed by: Fernando Trueba
  • Type: Movie
  • Genres: Comedy, Romance
  • Age Rating (US): PG-13
  • Runtime: 1h 58m
  • Original Language: English
  • Spoken Languages: English
  • Release Date (Theatrical): December 1, 1995 (Spain), March 15, 1996 (United States - PG-13), May 2, 1996 (Germany - 12), June 5, 1996 (France), February 14, 1996 (Italy), March 16, 1996 (South Korea - 18)
  • Alternative Titles: Eine Blondine zuviel - Two Much (DE)
  • Production Companies: Touchstone Pictures, Interscope Communications, PolyGram Filmed Entertainment, Lolafilms, Fernando Trueba PC, Sogetel
  • Production Countries: Spain, United States of America

Two Much - Plot

Art Dodge is a painter-turned-gallerist drowning in debt. He gets in over his head when a con job leads to an engagement with a rich divorcee. He gets in deeper when he falls for her sister, and invents a twin brother to be her beau; and deeper still when his fiancée's ex-husband comes looking for revenge.

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A comedy about two sisters who thought they had nothing in common.

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Two Much - Cast & Crew

Director(s)

  • Fernando Trueba

Main Cast

  • Antonio Banderas
  • Melanie Griffith
  • Daryl Hannah
  • Danny Aiello
  • Joan Cusack
  • Eli Wallach
  • Gabino Diego
  • Austin Pendleton
  • Allan Rich
  • Vincent Schiavelli

Writers

  • Fernando Trueba
  • David Trueba

Two Much - FAQs

What is Two Much about?

Two Much follows Art Dodge, a debt-ridden art dealer who stumbles into an engagement with a wealthy divorcee, then falls for her sister. To keep both women happy, he invents a fictional twin brother — a desperate ruse that spirals into an increasingly chaotic farce of mistaken identities and romantic deception.

Does Art Dodge's fake twin scheme actually work?

For a while, yes — Art juggles two identities with increasingly frantic results. He plays himself with Betty and his invented twin 'Bart' with Liz, switching back and forth in increasingly absurd situations. The scheme unravels spectacularly as both women, an angry ex-husband, and assorted creditors close in at once.

Who are the main actors in Two Much?

The film brings together a fun ensemble: Antonio Banderas plays the hapless Art Dodge, with Melanie Griffith as Betty and Daryl Hannah as her sister Liz. Danny Aiello plays the menacing ex-husband Gene, and Joan Cusack, Eli Wallach, and Vincent Schiavelli round out the colorful supporting cast.

Where can you watch Two Much?

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Were Antonio Banderas and Melanie Griffith a real couple?

Yes — the on-screen chemistry was very real. Banderas and Griffith met while filming Two Much and fell in love during production. They married in 1996 shortly after the film's release and remained together for nearly two decades, making their romantic comedy pairing genuinely autobiographical in hindsight.

Who directed Two Much and what is it based on?

Fernando Trueba directed the film, co-writing the screenplay with his brother David Trueba. It's based on Donald E. Westlake's 1975 comic novel of the same name. Trueba, who won an Academy Award for Belle Époque (1992), brought a distinctly European sensibility to this Hollywood-set screwball farce.

How did Two Much perform at the box office?

Two Much was a notable box office disappointment. Made on a $24 million budget, it earned just over $1.1 million theatrically — a significant shortfall. Critics were largely lukewarm, finding the farce overstretched, though Banderas and Griffith's genuine chemistry drew some warmer notices from reviewers.

What is the age rating for Two Much?

Two Much is rated PG-13, making it accessible for teens and older audiences. The rating reflects its comedic romantic situations and mild adult humor rather than anything particularly intense — it's a lighthearted farce suitable for a broad audience looking for a fun, breezy romantic comedy.

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