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Foul Play

1978·Movie·PG·116 min·6.3(265)

It's a highly dangerous comedy!!

A shy San Francisco librarian and a bumbling cop fall in love as they solve a crime involving albinos, dwarves, and the Catholic Church.

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Where to watch Foul Play in United States

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Where is Foul Play streaming around the world?

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United StatesfuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TVAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
CanadaSuper Channel Plus, Super Channel Amazon Channel, fuboTVApple TV Store, Amazon Video
AustraliaApple TV Store

About Foul Play

Foul Play is a 1978 English-language comedy, mystery and thriller film directed by Colin Higgins. The cast is led by Goldie Hawn, Chevy Chase, Burgess Meredith. It has a runtime of 1h 56m. Viewers rate it 6.3/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel.

Foul Play was produced by Paramount Pictures, Miller-Milkis Productions, and Shelburne Associates and made in United States of America. It was released on July 14, 1978, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $5 million, it went on to gross $45 million worldwide.

Director
Colin Higgins
Writers
Colin Higgins
Release date
July 14, 1978
Original language
English
Age rating
PG
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$5 million
Box office
$45 million
Production
Paramount Pictures, Miller-Milkis Productions, Shelburne Associates
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Foul Play cast & crew

Foul Play was directed by Colin Higgins and written by Colin Higgins.

The cast features Goldie Hawn as Gloria Mundy, Chevy Chase as Tony Carlson, Burgess Meredith as Mr. Hennessey, Eugene Roche as Archbishop Thorncrest / Archbishop's brother, Dudley Moore as Stanley Tibbets, and Marilyn Sokol as Stella.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Charles Fox, cinematography is by David M. Walsh, and it was produced by Edward K. Milkis and Thomas L. Miller.

Is Foul Play worth watching?

Foul Play holds an audience score of 6.3/10 from 265 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.

At 1h 56m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy comedy, mystery, and thriller, Foul Play is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Foul Play

In United States, you can stream Foul Play on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV, and MGM Plus, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.

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Cast of Foul Play

Goldie Hawn

Goldie Hawn

Gloria Mundy

Chevy Chase

Chevy Chase

Tony Carlson

Burgess Meredith

Burgess Meredith

Mr. Hennessey

Eugene Roche

Eugene Roche

Archbishop Thorncrest / Archbishop's brother

Dudley Moore

Dudley Moore

Stanley Tibbets

Marilyn Sokol

Marilyn Sokol

Stella

Brian Dennehy

Brian Dennehy

Fergie

Marc Lawrence

Marc Lawrence

Rupert Stiltskin

Rachel Roberts

Rachel Roberts

Delia Darrow / Gerda Casswell

Frances Bay

Frances Bay

Mrs. Russel

Queenie Smith

Queenie Smith

Elsie

Billy Barty

Billy Barty

J.J. MacKuen

Foul Play — FAQs

Where can I watch Foul Play in United States?

Foul Play is streaming on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV in United States.

Is Foul Play on fuboTV?

Yes — Foul Play is currently available on fuboTV in United States.

What language is Foul Play in?

Foul Play is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Foul Play?

Foul Play runs 1 hours 56 minutes (116 minutes).

What is Foul Play rated?

Foul Play is rated PG. It holds a 6.3/10 audience score from 265 ratings.

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