The Foreigner (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 3.9
Released in 2003, The Foreigner is an action and thriller film directed by Michael Oblowitz, running about 96 minutes. “If they think they can stop him, they're dead wrong.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. This story is about a freelance agent (Seagal) who is the courier of a package from France to Germany. He soon finds that many people want to get their hands on it.
Who’s in it. The Foreigner stars Steven Seagal as Johnathon Cold, Jeffrey Pierce as Sean Cold, Max Ryan as Dunoir and Harry Van Gorkum as Jerome Van Aken, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.9/10, The Foreigner has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Foreigner page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Foreigner tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Foreigner (2003)?
- In GB, The Foreigner is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Foreigner worth watching?
- The Foreigner holds an audience score of 3.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Foreigner?
- The Foreigner stars Steven Seagal, Jeffrey Pierce, Max Ryan, Harry Van Gorkum and Anna-Louise Plowman.
- When was The Foreigner released?
- The Foreigner was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.