Foul Play
“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.
Where to watch Foul Play in United States
Can I watch Foul Play in United States? Foul Play isn't on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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Where is Foul Play streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Apple 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 available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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
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 274 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
Foul Play isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of Foul Play
Goldie Hawn
Gloria Mundy
Chevy Chase
Tony Carlson
Burgess Meredith
Mr. Hennessey
Eugene Roche
Archbishop Thorncrest / Archbishop's brother
Dudley Moore
Stanley Tibbets
Marilyn Sokol
Stella
Brian Dennehy
Fergie
Marc Lawrence
Rupert Stiltskin
Rachel Roberts
Delia Darrow / Gerda Casswell
Frances Bay
Mrs. Russel
Queenie Smith
Elsie
Billy Barty
J.J. MacKuen
Foul Play — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Foul Play in United States?
Foul Play is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸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 274 ratings.
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