Don't Drink the Water (1994 film)
Don't Drink the Water is a 1994 American made-for-television comedy film written and directed by Woody Allen, based on a play that premiered on Broadway in 1966. This is the second filmed version of the play, after a 1969 theatrical version starring Jackie Gleason left Allen dissatisfied.
The story revolves around a family of American tourists that gets trapped behind the Iron Curtain. Michael J. Fox plays the American ambassador's son.
This is the second time Allen wrote and performed in a movie made for television. The film was not well-received by critics.Cast
Reception
Don't Drink the Water has a 44% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. In 2016 film critics Robbie Collin and Tim Robey ranked it as one of the worst movies by Woody Allen.Year-end lists
