The Honorary Consul (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1983, The Honorary Consul is an action, drama and romance film directed by John Mackenzie, running about 104 minutes. “First they betrayed him. Then they gambled with his life.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Set in a small politically unstable Latin American country, the story follows the half English and half Latino Dr. Eduardo Plarr, who left his home to find a better life. Along the way he meets an array of people, including British Consul Charley Fortnum, a representative in Latin America who is trying to keep Revolution from occurring. He is also a remorseful alcoholic. Another person the doctor meets is Clara, whom he immediately falls in love with, but there is a problem: Clara is Charley's wife.
Who’s in it. The Honorary Consul stars Richard Gere as Dr. Eduardo Plarr, Bob Hoskins as Colonel Perez, Elpidia Carrillo as Clara and Joaquim de Almeida as Leon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, The Honorary Consul has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Honorary Consul page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Honorary Consul 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 Honorary Consul (1983)?
- In GB, The Honorary Consul is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Honorary Consul worth watching?
- The Honorary Consul holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Honorary Consul?
- The Honorary Consul stars Richard Gere, Bob Hoskins, Elpidia Carrillo, Joaquim de Almeida and A Martinez.
- When was The Honorary Consul released?
- The Honorary Consul was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.