The Foreigner (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1978, The Foreigner is a thriller and drama film directed by Amos Poe, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. A French special op suffers an existential crisis as he wanders New York City in search of a mission and the requisite connections.
Who’s in it. The Foreigner stars Eric Mitchell as Max Menace, Patti Astor as Fili Harlow, Debbie Harry as Dee Trik and Amos Poe as Amos Nitrate, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Foreigner has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Metrograph and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. 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, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Foreigner (1978)?
- In US, The Foreigner is available to stream on Metrograph, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. 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 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Foreigner?
- The Foreigner stars Eric Mitchell, Patti Astor, Debbie Harry, Amos Poe and Poison Ivy.
- When was The Foreigner released?
- The Foreigner was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.