Around the World in 80 Days (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Series · ★ 6.8
Released in 1989, Around the World in 80 Days is a drama and action & adventure series.
What it’s about. The plot centres around Phileas Fogg making a £20,000 wager with three members of the Reform Club that he can circumnavigate the world in 80 days. He takes with him his newly employed French valet Passepartout, and is pursued by Detective Wilbur Fix who mistakenly thinks Fogg robbed the Bank of England and is using the wager as a cover to escape capture.
Who’s in it. Around the World in 80 Days stars Pierce Brosnan as Phileas Fogg, Eric Idle as Jean Passepartout, Peter Ustinov as Wilbur Fix and Jack Klugman as Captain Bunsby, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Around the World in 80 Days has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Around the World in 80 Days page.
If you liked it. Fans of Around the World in 80 Days tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Around the World in 80 Days (1989)?
- In US, Around the World in 80 Days is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Around the World in 80 Days worth watching?
- Around the World in 80 Days holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and action & adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Around the World in 80 Days?
- Around the World in 80 Days stars Pierce Brosnan, Eric Idle, Peter Ustinov, Jack Klugman and Julia Nickson.
- When was Around the World in 80 Days released?
- Around the World in 80 Days was released in 1989.