A Foreign Field (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film
Released in 1993, A Foreign Field is a comedy, war and romance film directed by Charles Sturridge, running about 95 minutes. “We shall meet again...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Nostalgic comic drama in which Cyril and Amos, two veterans of the Normandy landings, return to France to visit the grave of their wartime buddy. They encounter Waldo, an American on a similar mission, and the meeting sparks memories of an old girlfriend from the past. With the mysterious American lady Lisa in their wake, Cyril and Waldo decide to try and track her down.
Who’s in it. A Foreign Field stars Alec Guinness as Amos, Leo McKern as Cyril, Edward Herrmann as Ralph and Geraldine Chaplin as Beverley, among others.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Foreign Field page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Foreign Field tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Foreign Field (1993)?
- In US, A Foreign Field is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in A Foreign Field?
- A Foreign Field stars Alec Guinness, Leo McKern, Edward Herrmann, Geraldine Chaplin and John Randolph.
- When was A Foreign Field released?
- A Foreign Field was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.