Foreign Correspondent
“The thrill spectacle of the year!”
American crime reporter John Jones is reassigned to Europe as a foreign correspondent to cover the imminent war. When he walks into the middle of an assassination and stumbles on a spy ring, he seeks help from a beautiful politician’s daughter and an urbane English journalist to uncover the truth.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, HBO Max | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |
| Canada | Criterion Channel, Hoopla, Tubi TV | — |
| Australia | Beamafilm | — |
| Germany | WOW, Wow Fiction Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | Molotov TV | Orange VOD, Sooner, Amazon Video |
| Spain | Acontra Plus | Acontra Plus |
| Brazil | Oldflix | — |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, U-NEXT, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, FOD | — |
| South Korea | Watcha | — |
About Foreign Correspondent
Foreign Correspondent is a 1940 English-language thriller, mystery and action film directed by Alfred Hitchcock. The cast is led by Joel McCrea, Laraine Day, Herbert Marshall. It has a runtime of 2h 0m. Viewers rate it 7.0/10 across 400 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel.
Foreign Correspondent was produced by Walter Wanger Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on August 16, 1940, and carries a PG certification.
- Director
- Alfred Hitchcock
- Writers
- Charles Bennett, Joan Harrison, Richard Maibaum
- Release date
- August 16, 1940
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Walter Wanger Productions
Foreign Correspondent cast & crew
Foreign Correspondent was directed by Alfred Hitchcock and written by Charles Bennett, Joan Harrison, and Richard Maibaum.
The cast features Joel McCrea as John Jones, Laraine Day as Carol Fisher, Herbert Marshall as Stephen Fisher, George Sanders as Scott ffolliott, Albert Bassermann as Van Meer, and Robert Benchley as Stebbins.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Alfred Newman, cinematography is by Rudolph Maté, and it was produced by Walter Wanger.
Is Foreign Correspondent worth watching?
Foreign Correspondent holds an audience score of 7.0/10 from 445 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed thriller films.
At 2h 0m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy thriller, mystery, and action, Foreign Correspondent is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Foreign Correspondent
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Cast of Foreign Correspondent
Joel McCrea
John Jones
Laraine Day
Carol Fisher
Herbert Marshall
Stephen Fisher
George Sanders
Scott ffolliott
Albert Bassermann
Van Meer
Robert Benchley
Stebbins
Edmund Gwenn
Rowley
Eduardo Ciannelli
Mr. Krug
Harry Davenport
Mr. Powers
Martin Kosleck
Tramp
Frances Carson
Mrs. Sprague
Ian Wolfe
Stiles
Foreign Correspondent — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Foreign Correspondent in United States?
Foreign Correspondent is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, HBO Max in United States.
▸Is Foreign Correspondent on HBO Max Amazon Channel?
Yes — Foreign Correspondent is currently available on HBO Max Amazon Channel in United States.
▸What language is Foreign Correspondent in?
Foreign Correspondent is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Italian, Latvian, German. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Foreign Correspondent?
Foreign Correspondent runs 2 hours 0 minutes (120 minutes).
▸What is Foreign Correspondent rated?
Foreign Correspondent is rated PG. It holds a 7.0/10 audience score from 445 ratings.
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