Foreign Correspondent (1940): Cast, Ratings & Where to Watch
Foreign Correspondent is a 1940 mystery thriller directed by Alfred Hitchcock, starring Joel McCrea and Laraine Day. It runs 2 hours and earned $782 worldwide. It was nominated for 6 Oscars. Critics gave it 95% on Rotten Tomatoes and 89 on Metacritic. Stream it on Criterion Channel and Fawesome, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h (120 min)
- Director
- Alfred Hitchcock
- Original language
-
English - Studio
- United Artists
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Foreign Correspondent About?
The premise of Foreign Correspondent without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
When a struggling crime reporter is sent to Europe for a fresh story, he finds himself caught in a dangerous game of international espionage. Amidst political intrigue and shadowy figures, he partners with a resourceful daughter of a politician and an experienced English journalist. Together, they must decipher a complex web of secrets and navigate a world where appearances can be deceiving, all while trying to uncover the truth and find his place in the unfolding drama.
Foreign Correspondent Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- reporter
- foreign correspondent
- editor
- diplomat
- spy
- newspaper
- windmill
- escape
- 1930s
- year 1939
- rescue
- plane crash at sea
+38 more Show fewer
- typewriter
- new york city
- pacifism
- amsterdam netherlands
- world war two
- crying woman
- deception
- f rated
- running a bath
- owner
- boss
- manager
- employer employee relationship
- sensationalist
- complaint
- headline
- american in europe
- american in england
- black telephone
- suit and tie
- source
- pocket squares
- pinstripe suit
- three piece suit
- eyeglasses
- shaking hands
- new name
- introduction
- boutique
- bowtie
- mustached man
- train
- train station
- railway platform
- bar
- bartender
- female bartender
- drinking
Where to Watch Foreign Correspondent
Stream it on Criterion Channel and Fawesome, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
Stream 11
Criterion Channel 
Fawesome 
HBO Max 
HBO Max Amazon Channel 
Hoopla 
Mometu 
Shout! Factory TV 
The Roku Channel 
Tubi TV 
YouTube Free 
YouTube TV 
Streaming availability in the US, powered by 
Foreign Correspondent Cast
Joel McCrea leads the cast, with Laraine Day. Directed by Alfred Hitchcock.
-
Director Alfred Hitchcock
Foreign Correspondent Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Foreign Correspondent 95% on Rotten Tomatoes and 89 on Metacritic.
-
Rotten Tomatoes 95% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 81%
See on Rotten Tomatoes -
Metacritic 89 Metascore
User score 7.4
See on Metacritic -
TMDB 70% User score
See on TMDB
Foreign Correspondent Plot Summary
What happens in Foreign Correspondent from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In mid-August 1939, just on the brink of World War II, the astute editor of the New York Morning Globe, Mr. Powers (Harry Davenport), dispatches crime reporter John Jones, who writes under the alias “Huntley Haverstock” (Joel McCrea](/actor/joel-mccrea)), to Europe to cover the unfolding situation. His initial assignment involves interviewing a Dutch diplomat, Van Meer (Albert Bassermann), during a luncheon.
Full summary
The whole story of Foreign Correspondent, scene by scene
Foreign Correspondent Box Office
Foreign Correspondent grossed $782 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$782
- International
- $623
Foreign Correspondent Awards & Nominations
Foreign Correspondent was nominated for 6 Oscars.
6 nominations1 ceremony
-
Oscars 1941 6 nominations- Nominated Actor in a Supporting Role
- Nominated Art Direction (Black-and-White)
- Nominated Cinematography (Black-and-White)
- Nominated Outstanding Production
- Nominated Special Effects
Foreign Correspondent Trailers & Videos
7 videos: 1 trailer, 1 clip and 5 featurettes.
- Clip Foreign Correspondent 1940 | Alfred Hitchcock | ArtRust Play
- Featurette Alfred Hitchcock talks about FOREIGN CORRESPONDENT
- Featurette Critics' Picks - 'Foreign Correspondent'
- Featurette Larry Cohen on FOREIGN CORRESPONDENT
How Well Do You Know Foreign Correspondent?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
- Question 6: not answered
- Question 7: not answered
- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
What is the pen name used by John Jones during his assignment in Europe?
Cars in Foreign Correspondent
15 cars on screen, including the 1936 Bentley 4¼ litre and the 1938 Chevrolet Master De Luxe.
-
1936 Bentley 4¼ litre Important role -
1938 Chevrolet Master De Luxe Important role -
1929 Ford Model AA Important role -
1938 Ford V8 De Luxe Important role
Foreign Correspondent Also Known As
26 alternative titles, including “Mord - Der Auslandskorrespondent” and “Corrispondente 17”.
- Also known as
-
- Mord - Der Auslandskorrespondent
- Corrispondente 17
- Ξένος Ανταποκριτής
- Mord
- Il prigioniero di Amsterdam
- Correspondant 17
- Der Auslandskorrespondent
- Enviado Especial
- Onze Correspondent Meldt...
- Иностранный корреспондент
- 海外特派员
- Udenrigskorrespondenten
+14 more Show fewer
- Boszorkánykonyha
- Zahraniční dopisovatel
- Correspondente Estrangeiro
- Πριν από την Θύελλα
- כתב חוץ
- Corespondentul străin
- Ulkomaankirjeenvaihtaja
- Utrikeskorrespondenten
- 해외 특파원
- 海外特派員
- Strani dopisnik
- Yabancı Muhabir
- Enviat especial
- Zagraniczny korespondent
Seen Foreign Correspondent?
Movies Like Foreign Correspondent
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Foreign Intrigue, Diplomatic Courier and Foreigner.
Foreign Correspondent FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and awards of Foreign Correspondent, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Foreign Correspondent?
Foreign Correspondent runs 2 hours (120 minutes).
When was Foreign Correspondent released?
Foreign Correspondent was released on August 16, 1940.
Who directed Foreign Correspondent?
Foreign Correspondent was directed by Alfred Hitchcock.
More films by Alfred Hitchcock Who is in the cast of Foreign Correspondent?
Foreign Correspondent stars Joel McCrea and Laraine Day.
Where can I watch Foreign Correspondent?
In the US, Foreign Correspondent is streaming on Criterion Channel, Fawesome and HBO Max and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Foreign Correspondent make at the box office?
Foreign Correspondent grossed $782 worldwide.
How is Foreign Correspondent rated?
Foreign Correspondent has 95% on Rotten Tomatoes, 89 on Metacritic and 70% on TMDB.
Was Foreign Correspondent nominated for any awards?
Foreign Correspondent received 6 nominations across 1 ceremony.
Coming soon to your phone
The Plot Explained Movie Summary App
From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.
Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app
