

The Interpreter
“The truth needs no translation.”
After Silvia Broome, an interpreter at United Nations headquarters, overhears plans of an assassination, an American Secret Service agent is sent to investigate.
Where to watch The Interpreter in United States
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Where is The Interpreter streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, JioHotstar, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store |
| United Kingdom | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, YouTube Free | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Hollywood Suite, Hollywood Suite Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Netflix, BINGE, Foxtel Now, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| Spain | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, U-NEXT, Netflix Standard with Ads | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About The Interpreter
The Interpreter is a 2005 English-language crime and thriller film directed by Sydney Pollack. The cast is led by Nicole Kidman, Sean Penn, Catherine Keener. It has a runtime of 2h 8m. Viewers rate it 6.3/10 across 1600 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Interpreter was produced by Mirage Enterprises, Universal Pictures, and StudioCanal and made in France and Germany. It was released on April 8, 2005, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $80 million, it went on to gross $163 million worldwide.
- Director
- Sydney Pollack
- Writers
- Martin Stellman, Brian Ward, Charles Randolph
- Release date
- April 8, 2005
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France, Germany
- Budget
- $80 million
- Box office
- $163 million
- Production
- Mirage Enterprises, Universal Pictures, StudioCanal
The Interpreter cast & crew
The Interpreter was directed by Sydney Pollack and written by Martin Stellman, Brian Ward, and Charles Randolph.
The cast features Nicole Kidman as Silvia Broome, Sean Penn as Tobin Keller, Catherine Keener as Dot Woods, Jesper Christensen as Nils Lud, Yvan Attal as Philippe, and Earl Cameron as Zuwanie.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by James Newton Howard, cinematography is by Darius Khondji, and it was produced by Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner.
Is The Interpreter worth watching?
The Interpreter holds an audience score of 6.3/10 from 1,583 ratings, a solidly received crime films.
At 2h 8m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy crime and thriller, The Interpreter is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Interpreter
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Cast of The Interpreter

Nicole Kidman
Silvia Broome

Sean Penn
Tobin Keller

Catherine Keener
Dot Woods

Jesper Christensen
Nils Lud

Yvan Attal
Philippe

Earl Cameron
Zuwanie

George Harris
Kuman-Kuman

Michael Wright
Marcus

Clyde Kusatsu
Police Chief Lee Wu

Eric Keenleyside
Rory Robb

Hugo Speer
Simon Broome

Maz Jobrani
Mo
The Interpreter — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Interpreter in United States?
The Interpreter 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 The Interpreter in?
The Interpreter is originally in English, with audio tracks including French, English, Portuguese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Interpreter?
The Interpreter runs 2 hours 8 minutes (128 minutes).
▸What is The Interpreter rated?
The Interpreter is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.3/10 audience score from 1,583 ratings.











