Her Alibi

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Her Alibi

PG

1989

1h 34m

Romance

Comedy

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Mystery novelist Phil Blackwood has written countless bestsellers, but he's having trouble finding inspiration for his latest book, so he goes to the courthouse to observe real criminals in action. There he encounters Nina, a gorgeous immigrant charged with a gruesome murder. Convinced she's not guilty, Phil furnishes Nina with an alibi and a place to stay. But, as the two begin to fall in love, Phil finds he has grave doubts about her innocence.

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Jay Carr

Boston Globe

04/27/2018

There's no excuse for Her Alibi. It inspires oceans of sympathy for Tom Selleck, who seems a nice guy and doesn't deserve to be lumbered by the ineptness of this enterprise.

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Empire Magazine

02/08/2012

2/5

A dodgy script and weak direction means the decent performances fall flat.

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Variety Staff

Variety

03/26/2009

He's a mystery writer, she's a mystery; and it's also a mystery how TV fodder like this manages to get the high-gloss, top-talent treatment at studios.

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Dan DiNicola

The Daily Gazette (Schenectady, NY)

04/18/2022

It's not that the film is awful or offensive; it simply does not have the imagination, wit or energy to carry us into its world and make us laugh, fret and forget.

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

12/11/2019

2.5/4

...an entirely disposable endeavor that's rightly fallen into obscurity in the years since its release.

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Jeff Simon

Buffalo News

04/30/2018

It has a grand total of four genuinely funny moments, most of which are shown for free in the TV commercial.

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Aye E

Aug 14

As a person with anxiety and an active imagination I relate strongly to the main character. It's a charming and unique romantic comedy with over-the-top silliness. If you are into mystery or crime novels, this is fun and clever send up of some of those cheesy stories. I was hoping this could have sequels, and follow him as he was writing more books. I've loved Paulina since I watched this a kid, and really wanted to live in his house!

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James B

@JamesBass 02/26/2025

You have to watch it for what it is, which is a spoof of Magnum P.I. It’s light hearted and quite funny. If you liked the TV show, you would probably like this movie. I think the bad reviews are due to people having higher expectations.

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Geke g

08/10/2024

Amazing film crew. Lot enjoyed

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Munkh T

08/01/2024

Good to see Tom Selleck. Very romantic, handsome, heartfelt movie

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Uynga U

07/26/2024

acting was really good

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erdene c

07/26/2024

A movie to watch wisely about love and doubts

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Synopsis

Mystery novelist Phil Blackwood has written countless bestsellers, but he's having trouble finding inspiration for his latest book, so he goes to the courthouse to observe real criminals in action. There he encounters Nina, a gorgeous immigrant charged with a gruesome murder. Convinced she's not guilty, Phil furnishes Nina with an alibi and a place to stay. But, as the two begin to fall in love, Phil finds he has grave doubts about her innocence.

Director: Bruce Beresford
Producer: Keith Barish
Screenwriter: Charlie Peters
Production Co: Warner Bros., Warner Brothers/Seven Arts
Rating: PG
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Feb 3, 1989, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 1, 2009
Box Office (Gross USA): $17.2M
Runtime: 1h 34m
Sound Mix: Surround

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