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The International

2009·Movie·R·118 min·6.3(1,427)

They control your money. They control your government. They control your life. And everybody pays.

An interpol agent and an attorney are determined to bring one of the world's most powerful banks to justice. Uncovering money laundering, arms trading, and conspiracy to destabilize world governments, their investigation takes them from Berlin, Milan, New York and Istanbul. Finding themselves in a chase across the globe, their relentless tenacity puts their own lives at risk.

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Where to watch The International in United States

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Where is The International streaming around the world?

CountryStreaming onRent / Buy
United StatesfuboTV, Criterion ChannelAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
IndiaNetflixApple TV Store
United KingdomApple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video
CanadaCriterion ChannelApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
AustraliaBINGEApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
GermanyWOW, Sky Go, Superfresh Amazon Channel, Wow Fiction Amazon ChannelApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
FranceMolotov TV, Rakuten TVApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD
SpainApple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies
BrazilClaro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
JapanU-NEXTAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD

About The International

The International is a 2009 English-language action, thriller and crime film directed by Tom Tykwer. The cast is led by Clive Owen, Naomi Watts, Armin Mueller-Stahl. It has a runtime of 1h 58m. Viewers rate it 6.3/10 across 1400 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on fuboTV, Criterion Channel.

The International was produced by Studio Babelsberg, Atlas Entertainment, and Mosaic Media Group and made in Germany and United Kingdom. It was released on February 3, 2009, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $50 million, it went on to gross $60 million worldwide.

Director
Tom Tykwer
Writers
Eric Warren Singer
Release date
February 3, 2009
Original language
English
Age rating
R
Status
Released
Country
Germany, United Kingdom
Budget
$50 million
Box office
$60 million
Production
Studio Babelsberg, Atlas Entertainment, Mosaic Media Group
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The International cast & crew

The International was directed by Tom Tykwer and written by Eric Warren Singer.

The cast features Clive Owen as Louis Salinger, Naomi Watts as Eleanor Whitman, Armin Mueller-Stahl as Wilhelm Wexler, Ulrich Thomsen as Jonas Skarssen, Brían F. O'Byrne as The Consultant, and Patrick Baladi as Martin White.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Tom Tykwer, cinematography is by Frank Griebe, and it was produced by Alan Glazer and Ryan Kavanaugh.

Is The International worth watching?

The International holds an audience score of 6.3/10 from 1,427 ratings, a solidly received action films.

At 1h 58m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy action, thriller, and crime, The International is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch The International

In United States, you can stream The International on fuboTV and Criterion Channel, 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 The International

Clive Owen

Clive Owen

Louis Salinger

Naomi Watts

Naomi Watts

Eleanor Whitman

Armin Mueller-Stahl

Armin Mueller-Stahl

Wilhelm Wexler

Ulrich Thomsen

Ulrich Thomsen

Jonas Skarssen

Brían F. O'Byrne

Brían F. O'Byrne

The Consultant

Patrick Baladi

Patrick Baladi

Martin White

Jay Villiers

Jay Villiers

Francis Ehames

James Rebhorn

James Rebhorn

New York D.A.

Michel Voletti

Michel Voletti

Viktor Haas

Jack McGee

Jack McGee

Detective Bernie Ward

Remy Auberjonois

Remy Auberjonois

Sam Purvitz

Tibor Feldman

Tibor Feldman

Dr. Isaacson

The International — FAQs

Where can I watch The International in United States?

The International is streaming on fuboTV, Criterion Channel in United States.

Is The International on fuboTV?

Yes — The International is currently available on fuboTV in United States.

What language is The International in?

The International is originally in English, with audio tracks including Russian, German, Italian, French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is The International?

The International runs 1 hours 58 minutes (118 minutes).

What is The International rated?

The International is rated R. It holds a 6.3/10 audience score from 1,427 ratings.

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