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Foreign Correspondent

1940·Movie
2h 0min
IMDb7.4Metacritic897.2Rotten Tomatoes95%81%

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Foreign Correspondent fingerprint

High energy, strong craft.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness6
  • Catharsis6
  • Nostalgia6

Humor

Some sharp wit and satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Satire & Parody6
  • Situational Comedy3

World

History, mystery, and war

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

  • Intrigue9
  • Direction8
  • Acting8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

The thrill spectacle of the year!

American crime reporter John Jones is reassigned to Europe as a foreign correspondent to cover the imminent war. When he walks into the middle of an assassination and stumbles on a spy ring, he seeks help from a beautiful politician’s daughter and an urbane English journalist to uncover the truth.
Hitchcockian ThrillerWar EspionagePolitical IntrigueOld HollywoodSuspensefulClassic CinemaAtmosphericMysteryJournalism

Crew

Directed by:
Alfred Hitchcock, Edmond F. Bernoudy
Written by:
Charles Bennett, Richard Maibaum, Joan Harrison
Produced by:
Walter Wanger
Composed by:
Alfred Newman, Frank Maher

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Foreign Correspondent

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Where can I stream Foreign Correspondent legally?

HBO MaxThe RokuHooplaYouTube TVCriterionShout! Factory TVTCMFawesome

Foreign Correspondent is included with a subscription to YouTube TV, TCM, and HBO Max in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Shout! Factory TV, and YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Foreign Correspondent worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83/100 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 95%, and Metacritic 89). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Foreign Correspondent rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is Foreign Correspondent?

2 h 0 min

Foreign Correspondent runs 2 h 0 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Foreign Correspondent?

Critics92
Audiences76

Not quite. Critics rate Foreign Correspondent higher (92) than audiences (76). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Foreign Correspondent in?

EnglishItalianLatvianGermanFrench

It was made in English, with some Italian, Latvian, German, French. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Foreign Correspondent?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Foreign Correspondent in 45 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Foreign Correspondent use?

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TV Tropes lists 24 storytelling tropes for Foreign Correspondent, including Affably Evil, Alliterative Name, Awesome McCoolname.