Foreign Land
1996, Portuguese. Directed by Walter Salles & Daniela Thomas.
The best place to lose someone or your own self
During a time of political upheaval in Brazil, two strangers meet by coincidence in a foreign land and end up caught in the middle of a gem smuggling ring.
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Portuguese
- Rated
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 4 September 1996
- Original title
- Terra Estrangeira
- Country
- Brazil, Portugal
- Written by
- Daniela Thomas, Marcos Bernstein, Millor Fernandes
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Foreign Land: quick answers
Is Foreign Land worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 66 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Foreign Land?
Foreign Land runs 110 minutes (1h 50m).
Does Foreign Land have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Foreign Land. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Foreign Land parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Foreign Land on?
Foreign Land isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 4 September 1996. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Foreign Land?
If you liked Foreign Land, try Asylum, In Secret, The Good Doctor.
Who directed Foreign Land?
Foreign Land (1996) was directed by Walter Salles and Daniela Thomas and stars Fernanda Torres, Fernando Alves Pinto, Luís Melo.