Hidden Agenda (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1990, Hidden Agenda is a thriller, drama and mystery film directed by Ken Loach, running about 108 minutes. “Every government has one.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In Ireland, American lawyer Ingrid Jessner and her activist partner, Paul Sullivan, struggle to uncover atrocities committed by the British government against the Northern Irish during the "Troubles." But when Sullivan is assassinated in the streets, Jessner teams up with Peter Kerrigan, a British investigator acting against the will of his own government, and struggles to uncover a conspiracy that may even implicate one of Kerrigan's colleagues.
Who’s in it. Hidden Agenda stars Frances McDormand as Ingrid Jessner, Brian Cox as Peter Kerrigan, Brad Dourif as Paul Sullivan and Mai Zetterling as Moa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Hidden Agenda has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $1.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hidden Agenda page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hidden Agenda tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hidden Agenda (1990)?
- In US, Hidden Agenda is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hidden Agenda worth watching?
- Hidden Agenda holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Hidden Agenda?
- Hidden Agenda stars Frances McDormand, Brian Cox, Brad Dourif, Mai Zetterling and Bernard Archard.
- When was Hidden Agenda released?
- Hidden Agenda was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.