Movie

Foreign Correspondent

“The thrill spectacle of the year!”

★ 7.0(445)19402h 0m

Foreign Correspondent is streaming on WOW and Wow Fiction Amazon Channel in Germany, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability checked 15 June 2026.

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Director: Alfred Hitchcock
Release date: 1940-08-16
Runtime: 2h 0m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Walter Wanger Productions

Foreign Correspondent — trailer

About Foreign Correspondent

Foreign Correspondent is a 1940 movie in the Thriller, Mystery and Action genres, directed by Alfred Hitchcock, starring Joel McCrea, Laraine Day and Herbert Marshall. It has a runtime of 2 hours 0 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 445 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Foreign Correspondent in Germany — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

American crime reporter John Jones is reassigned to Europe as a foreign correspondent to cover the imminent war. When he walks into the middle of an assassination and stumbles on a spy ring, he seeks help from a beautiful politician’s daughter and an urbane English journalist to uncover the truth.

Cast

Joel McCrea

John Jones

Laraine Day

Carol Fisher

Herbert Marshall

Stephen Fisher

George Sanders

Scott ffolliott

Albert Bassermann

Van Meer

Robert Benchley

Stebbins

Edmund Gwenn

Rowley

Eduardo Ciannelli

Mr. Krug

Harry Davenport

Mr. Powers

Martin Kosleck

Tramp

Frances Carson

Mrs. Sprague

Ian Wolfe

Stiles

Themes & keywords

diplomatassassinationchaseparent child relationshipworld war iiwindmillconspiracyreporterblack and whitecrashcaptivebell towereditor

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Foreign Correspondent in Germany?+

In Germany, you can stream Foreign Correspondent on WOW and Wow Fiction Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is Foreign Correspondent on Netflix?+

Foreign Correspondent is not on Netflix in Germany right now, but you can stream it on WOW and Wow Fiction Amazon Channel.

How long is Foreign Correspondent?+

Foreign Correspondent has a runtime of 2 hours 0 minutes (120 minutes).

Who stars in Foreign Correspondent?+

Foreign Correspondent stars Joel McCrea, Laraine Day, Herbert Marshall, George Sanders and Albert Bassermann.

When did Foreign Correspondent come out?+

Foreign Correspondent is a 1940 movie directed by Alfred Hitchcock.

What genre is Foreign Correspondent?+

Foreign Correspondent is Thriller, Mystery and Action film.

Who directed Foreign Correspondent?+

Foreign Correspondent was directed by Alfred Hitchcock.