MyCinema has not rated Foul Play for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a comedy, mystery, and thriller film. It is rated PG in the United States.

Where can I watch Foul Play in the US?

Foul Play can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is Foul Play?

Foul Play runs 1 hour 56 minutes (116 minutes).

Is Foul Play suitable for kids?

Foul Play is rated PG in the United States, which means parental guidance is advised. It may suit older children with an adult, but it is not made for young ones.

TMDB19781h 56mComedy / Mystery / Thriller

Foul Play

Name: Foul Play
Genre: Comedy, Mystery, Thriller
Released: 1978-07-14
Duration: 116 min

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.

TMDB audience score

Based on 276 votes

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Availability in the US

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Foul Play at a glance

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Runtime

Standard length · 1h 56m

At 1h 56m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Comedy · Mystery · Thriller

TMDB files it under comedy, mystery, and thriller.

US availability

5 to rent · 5 to buy

Not listed on a subscription service. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

6.3 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 276 votes, a positive audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch Foul Play tonight

It is a regular evening's length at 1h 56m.
It can be rented tonight from 5 US stores.
TMDB users rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 276 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about Foul Play

Is Foul Play scary?: MyCinema has not rated Foul Play for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a comedy, mystery, and thriller film. It is rated PG in the United States.
Where can I watch Foul Play in the US?: Foul Play can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is Foul Play?: Foul Play runs 1 hour 56 minutes (116 minutes).
Is Foul Play suitable for kids?: Foul Play is rated PG in the United States, which means parental guidance is advised. It may suit older children with an adult, but it is not made for young ones.