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Movie

Hidden Agenda

Every government has one.

6.9(107)19901h 48m
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Hidden Agenda is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in New Zealand, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability checked 21 July 2026.

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Director
Ken Loach
Release date
1990-11-21
Runtime
1h 48m
Language
English
Box office
$1,232,210
Status
Released
Country
United Kingdom
Studio
Initial (II)

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About Hidden Agenda

Hidden Agenda is a 1990 movie in the Drama and Thriller genres, directed by Ken Loach, starring Frances McDormand, Brian Cox and Brad Dourif. It has a runtime of 1 hour 48 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.9/10 from 107 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Hidden Agenda in New Zealand — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

In Ireland, American lawyer Ingrid Jessner and her activist partner, Paul Sullivan, struggle to uncover atrocities committed by the British government against the Northern Irish during the "Troubles." But when Sullivan is assassinated in the streets, Jessner teams up with Peter Kerrigan, a British investigator acting against the will of his own government, and struggles to uncover a conspiracy that may even implicate one of Kerrigan's colleagues.

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Themes & keywords

politicsnorthern irelandcover-uptortureterrorismira (irish republican army)paradeirish easter rebellion (1916)belfast, north irelandthatcherism

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Hidden Agenda in New Zealand?+

In New Zealand, you can stream Hidden Agenda on Amazon Prime Video. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is Hidden Agenda on Netflix?+

Hidden Agenda is not on Netflix in New Zealand right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video.

How long is Hidden Agenda?+

Hidden Agenda has a runtime of 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).

Who stars in Hidden Agenda?+

Hidden Agenda stars Frances McDormand, Brian Cox, Brad Dourif, Mai Zetterling and Bernard Archard.

When did Hidden Agenda come out?+

Hidden Agenda is a 1990 movie directed by Ken Loach.

What genre is Hidden Agenda?+

Hidden Agenda is Drama and Thriller film.

Who directed Hidden Agenda?+

Hidden Agenda was directed by Ken Loach.

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