Where can I watch The Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax (1999)?

Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.

Is The Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax worth watching?

The Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.

Who stars in The Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax?

The Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax stars Angela Lansbury, Thomas Ian Griffith, Ed Bishop, Paul Birchard and Michelle Read.

When was The Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax released?

The Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.

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The Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax (1999): cast, story & where to watch

1999 · Film · ★ 6.4

Released in 1999, The Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax is a mystery film directed by Anthony Pullen Shaw, running about 90 minutes.

What it’s about. When her doctor recommends that a widow pursue her unfulfilled life ambitions, he doesn't realize that she has always wanted to be a spy. Sending a letter to her congressman gets her an interview with the CIA and accidentally gets her an assignment to Morocco for a supposed easy task of picking up an encrypted code book. When the agency realizes their mistake, they send a super-agent to watch over her. Both are taken prisoner and the real agent is injured, leaving Mrs. Pollifax to use her considerable wits to help them escape and to save the day.

Who’s in it. The Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax stars Angela Lansbury as Emily Pollifax, Thomas Ian Griffith as Jack Farrell, Ed Bishop as Carstairs and Paul Birchard as Bishop, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax tend to enjoy Se7en, Psycho, Rear Window and Oldboy.

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Where can I watch The Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax (1999)?: Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is The Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax worth watching?: The Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax?: The Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax stars Angela Lansbury, Thomas Ian Griffith, Ed Bishop, Paul Birchard and Michelle Read.
When was The Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax released?: The Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.