Wrong Is Right (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1982, Wrong Is Right is a comedy and drama film directed by Richard Brooks, running about 117 minutes. “If war is peace good is evil and day is night then....” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Political double-talk, dirty tricks, hidden microphones, spy satellites, bugging the Oval Office and a nuclear bomb for sale are all ingredients in this swift, funny and frightening look at the possibilities in today's political arenas. Sean Connery stars as TV Newsman Patrick Hale on an international chase to track two suitcase sized nuclear weapons and to uncover the twisting maze of apparent involvement of US Government agencies.
Who’s in it. Wrong Is Right stars Sean Connery as Patrick Hale, George Grizzard as President Lockwood, Robert Conrad as General Wombat and Katharine Ross as Sally Blake, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Wrong Is Right has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Wrong Is Right page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wrong Is Right tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Wrong Is Right (1982)?
- In US, Wrong Is Right is available to 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 Wrong Is Right worth watching?
- Wrong Is Right holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Wrong Is Right?
- Wrong Is Right stars Sean Connery, George Grizzard, Robert Conrad, Katharine Ross and G. D. Spradlin.
- When was Wrong Is Right released?
- Wrong Is Right was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.