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Hidden Agenda

1990·Movie·R·108 min·7.0(106)

Every government has one.

In Ireland, American lawyer Ingrid Jessner and her activist partner, Paul Sullivan, struggle to uncover atrocities committed by the British government against the Northern Irish during the "Troubles." But when Sullivan is assassinated in the streets, Jessner teams up with Peter Kerrigan, a British investigator acting against the will of his own government, and struggles to uncover a conspiracy that may even implicate one of Kerrigan's colleagues.

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About Hidden Agenda

Hidden Agenda is a 1990 English-language drama and thriller film directed by Ken Loach. The cast is led by Frances McDormand, Brian Cox, Brad Dourif. It has a runtime of 1h 48m. Viewers rate it 7.0/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel.

Hidden Agenda was produced by Initial (II) and Hemdale and made in United Kingdom. It was released on November 21, 1990, and carries a R certification. At the box office it grossed around $1 million worldwide.

Director
Ken Loach
Writers
Jim Allen
Release date
November 21, 1990
Original language
English
Age rating
R
Status
Released
Country
United Kingdom
Box office
$1 million
Production
Initial (II), Hemdale
#politics#northern ireland#cover-up#torture#terrorism#ira (irish republican army)#parade#irish easter rebellion (1916)#belfast, north ireland#thatcherism

Hidden Agenda cast & crew

Hidden Agenda was directed by Ken Loach and written by Jim Allen.

The cast features Frances McDormand as Ingrid Jessner, Brian Cox as Peter Kerrigan, Brad Dourif as Paul Sullivan, Mai Zetterling as Moa, Bernard Archard as Sir Robert Neil, and Michelle Fairley as Teresa Doyle.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Stewart Copeland, cinematography is by Clive Tickner, and it was produced by Derek Gibson and Eric Fellner.

Is Hidden Agenda worth watching?

Hidden Agenda holds an audience score of 7.0/10 from 106 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.

At 1h 48m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy drama and thriller, Hidden Agenda is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Hidden Agenda

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Cast of Hidden Agenda

Frances McDormand

Frances McDormand

Ingrid Jessner

Brian Cox

Brian Cox

Peter Kerrigan

Brad Dourif

Brad Dourif

Paul Sullivan

Mai Zetterling

Mai Zetterling

Moa

Bernard Archard

Bernard Archard

Sir Robert Neil

Michelle Fairley

Michelle Fairley

Teresa Doyle

Maurice Roëves

Maurice Roëves

Harris

Jim Norton

Jim Norton

Brodie

John Benfield

John Benfield

Maxwell

Bernard Bloch

Bernard Bloch

Henri

Des McAleer

Des McAleer

Sgt Kennedy

Ian McElhinney

Ian McElhinney

Jack Cunnigham

Hidden Agenda — FAQs

Where can I watch Hidden Agenda in United States?

Hidden Agenda is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel in United States.

Is Hidden Agenda on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Hidden Agenda is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.

What language is Hidden Agenda in?

Hidden Agenda is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Hidden Agenda?

Hidden Agenda runs 1 hours 48 minutes (108 minutes).

What is Hidden Agenda rated?

Hidden Agenda is rated R. It holds a 7.0/10 audience score from 106 ratings.

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