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The Interpreter

2005·Movie·PG-13·128 min·★ 6.3(1,660)

“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.

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Where to watch The Interpreter in United States

Can I watch The Interpreter in United States? Yes — you can stream The Interpreter in United States on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, and YouTube Free, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Click a service to open The Interpreter there. Availability last verified on October 20, 2026.

Where is The Interpreter streaming around the world?

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United StatesNetflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, YouTube FreeAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
IndiaNetflix, JioHotstarApple TV Store
United KingdomNetflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, YouTube FreeApple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video
Canada—Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, YouTube
AustraliaBINGE, Foxtel NowApple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube
GermanyNetflix, Netflix Standard with AdsApple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube
France—Apple TV Store, Orange VOD, Canal VOD
SpainNetflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, TivifyApple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video
BrazilNetflix, Netflix Standard with AdsClaro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
JapanNetflix, Amazon Prime Video, U-NEXT, Netflix Standard with AdsAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD

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 1700 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, YouTube Free.

The Interpreter was produced by Mirage Enterprises, Universal Pictures, and Working Title and made in Germany and United Kingdom. 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
Germany, United Kingdom
Budget
$80 million
Box office
$163 million
Production
Mirage Enterprises, Universal Pictures, Working Title
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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 Sydney Pollack and Anthony Minghella.

Is The Interpreter worth watching?

The Interpreter holds an audience score of 6.3/10 from 1,660 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

In United States, you can stream The Interpreter on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, and YouTube Free, 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 Interpreter

Nicole Kidman

Nicole Kidman

Silvia Broome

Sean Penn

Sean Penn

Tobin Keller

Catherine Keener

Catherine Keener

Dot Woods

Jesper Christensen

Jesper Christensen

Nils Lud

Yvan Attal

Yvan Attal

Philippe

Earl Cameron

Earl Cameron

Zuwanie

George Harris

George Harris

Kuman-Kuman

Michael Wright

Michael Wright

Marcus

Clyde Kusatsu

Clyde Kusatsu

Police Chief Lee Wu

Eric Keenleyside

Eric Keenleyside

Rory Robb

Hugo Speer

Hugo Speer

Simon Broome

Maz Jobrani

Maz Jobrani

Mo

The Interpreter — FAQs

▸Where can I watch The Interpreter in United States?

The Interpreter is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, YouTube Free in United States.

▸Is The Interpreter on Netflix?

Yes — The Interpreter is currently available on Netflix in United States.

▸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 1,660 ratings.

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