Foul Play
1978, English. Directed by Colin Higgins.
It's a highly dangerous comedy!!
A shy San Francisco librarian and a bumbling cop fall in love as they solve a crime involving albinos, dwarves, and the Catholic Church.
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.3/10 from 280 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Foul Play
Foul Play is streaming on MGM Plus in India.
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Cast & crew
- Colin HigginsDirector
- Goldie HawnGloria Mundy
- Chevy ChaseTony Carlson
- Burgess MeredithMr. Hennessey
- Eugene RocheArchbishop Thorncrest / Archbishop's brother
- Dudley MooreStanley Tibbets
- Marilyn SokolStella
- Brian DennehyFergie
- Marc LawrenceRupert Stiltskin
- Rachel RobertsDelia Darrow / Gerda Casswell
- Frances BayMrs. Russel
- Queenie SmithElsie
- Billy BartyJ.J. MacKuen
Details
- Released
- 14 July 1978
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Colin Higgins
- Budget
- $5M
- Box office
- $45M
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Foul Play: quick answers
Is Foul Play worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.3/10 from 280 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Foul Play?
Foul Play runs 116 minutes (1h 56m).
Does Foul Play have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Foul Play. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Foul Play parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Foul Play is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Foul Play on?
Foul Play is streaming on MGM Plus in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Foul Play?
If you liked Foul Play, try The Thursday Murder Club, Shadow of the Thin Man, The Cheap Detective.
Who directed Foul Play?
Foul Play (1978) was directed by Colin Higgins and stars Goldie Hawn, Chevy Chase, Burgess Meredith.