Going Undercover (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 3.2
Released in 1988, Going Undercover is a comedy film directed by James Kenelm Clarke, running about 89 minutes. “A top-notch detective never stops until every single clue is uncovered.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Forever bungling private investigator Henry Brilliant (Chris Lemmon) has been hired by Maxine de la Hunt (Jean Simmons) to protect her step-daughter Marigold (Lea Thompson) during her trip to Denmark. A real caring parent should have hired an army of P.I.s to protect Marigold from Mr. Brilliant. His name, he's not.
Who’s in it. Going Undercover stars Chris Lemmon as Henry Brilliant, Jean Simmons as Maxine de la Hunt, Lea Thompson as Marigold de la Hunt and Viveca Lindfors as Mrs. Bellinger, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.2/10, Going Undercover has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Going Undercover page.
If you liked it. Fans of Going Undercover tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Going Undercover (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Going Undercover change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Going Undercover worth watching?
- Going Undercover holds an audience score of 3.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Going Undercover?
- Going Undercover stars Chris Lemmon, Jean Simmons, Lea Thompson, Viveca Lindfors and Mills Watson.
- When was Going Undercover released?
- Going Undercover was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.