Special Correspondents (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2016, Special Correspondents is a comedy film directed by Ricky Gervais, running about 100 minutes. “Fake news. Real disaster.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A radio journalist and his technician get in over their heads when they hatch a scheme to fake their own kidnapping during a rebel uprising in South America and hide out in New York instead.
Who’s in it. Special Correspondents stars Ricky Gervais as Albert Finch, Eric Bana as Frank Bonneville, Vera Farmiga as Eleanor Finch and Kelly Macdonald as Claire Maddox, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Special Correspondents has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Special Correspondents page.
If you liked it. Fans of Special Correspondents tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Special Correspondents (2016)?
- In US, Special Correspondents is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Special Correspondents worth watching?
- Special Correspondents holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Special Correspondents?
- Special Correspondents stars Ricky Gervais, Eric Bana, Vera Farmiga, Kelly Macdonald and Benjamin Bratt.
- When was Special Correspondents released?
- Special Correspondents was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.