Foul Play (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1978, Foul Play is a comedy, thriller and mystery film directed by Colin Higgins, running about 116 minutes. “It's a highly dangerous comedy!!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A shy San Francisco librarian and a bumbling cop fall in love as they solve a crime involving albinos, dwarves, and the Catholic Church.
Who’s in it. Foul Play stars Goldie Hawn as Gloria Mundy, Chevy Chase as Tony Carlson, Burgess Meredith as Mr. Hennessey and Eugene Roche as Archbishop Thorncrest / Archbishop's brother, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Foul Play has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $45M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Foul Play page.
If you liked it. Fans of Foul Play tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Foul Play (1978)?
- In US, Foul Play is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Foul Play worth watching?
- Foul Play holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Foul Play?
- Foul Play stars Goldie Hawn, Chevy Chase, Burgess Meredith, Eugene Roche and Dudley Moore.
- When was Foul Play released?
- Foul Play was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.