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TMDB20171h 54mAction / Thriller / Crime

The Foreigner

Never push a good man too far.

Quan is a humble London businessman whose long-buried past erupts in a revenge-fueled vendetta when the only person left for him to love – his teenage daughter – dies in an Irish Republican Army car bombing. His relentless search to find the terrorists leads to a cat-and-mouse conflict with a British government official whose own past may hold the clues to the identities of the elusive killers.

TMDB audience score

Based on 3,061 votes

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The Foreigner at a glance

Worked out from the film's TMDB record and its United States provider listings. These are facts about the data, not a review.

Runtime

Standard length · 1h 54m

At 1h 54m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Action · Thriller · Crime

TMDB files it under action, thriller, and crime.

US availability

8 subscriptions · 5 free · 5 to rent · 5 to buy

Included with 8 subscription services: Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, and 5 more. Free or ad-supported on The Roku Channel, The CW, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, and 2 more. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

7.0 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 3,061 votes, a positive audience score. That is a large sample of voters.

Why watch The Foreigner tonight

  • It is a regular evening's length at 1h 54m.
  • It is included with Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, and 5 more in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
  • TMDB users rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 3,061 votes.
  • There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about The Foreigner

Is The Foreigner scary?
MyCinema has not rated The Foreigner for scares yet. TMDB lists it as an action, thriller, and crime film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch The Foreigner in the US?
The Foreigner streams on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, and 5 more, is free on The Roku Channel, The CW, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, and 2 more, and 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 The Foreigner?
The Foreigner runs 1 hour 54 minutes (114 minutes).
Is The Foreigner suitable for kids?
The Foreigner is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

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