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The Foreigner

2017·Movie
1h 54min·R
IMDb7.0Metacritic557.1Rotten Tomatoes66%72%

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The Foreigner fingerprint

Relentless energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and brutally violent

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline9
  • Violence9
  • Tension8

Heart

Moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos7
  • Family Dynamics7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay1
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and politics

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout direction and performances

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Sound Centrality7

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About

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.
Gritty Action ThrillerRevenge PlotPolitical ConspiracyIntense & ViolentGrief & LossUndercover OperationsUrban WarfareJackie Chan ActionBleak & Driven

Crew

Directed by:
Martin Campbell, Richard Goodwin, Liz Elizabeth West
Written by:
David Marconi, Stephen Leather
Produced by:
Jackie Chan, Terri Douglas, Wang Zhonglei
Composed by:
Alicia Stevenson, Randy Torres, Michelle Pazer

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Foreigner

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Foreigner legally?

NetflixPrimefuboTVParamount+The RokuThe CWLionsgate+

The Foreigner is included with a subscription to Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Paramount+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on The CW. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Foreigner worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 66%, and Metacritic 55). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Foreigner rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Foreigner?

1 h 54 min

The Foreigner runs 1 h 54 min.

Is The Foreigner based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Foreigner?

Critics61
Audiences71

Not quite. Audiences rate The Foreigner higher (71) than critics (61). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was The Foreigner a box office hit?

Budget$35 million
Box office$145 million

Yes. It cost about $35 million to make and earned $145 million worldwide, 4.2 times its budget.

What language is The Foreigner in?

EnglishChinese

It was made in English, with some Chinese. Produced in China, India, United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Foreigner?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Foreigner in 99 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.