Foul Play
Seen it?1978 | 116 min | Comedy, Mystery, Thriller
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It drew serious awards attention and it made about 9 times its budget, though it had a lukewarm 6.3 out of 10 from audiences. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Knives Out or Family Plot, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny, tense.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 56 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- Made in 1978: an older pace and style.
A shy San Francisco librarian and a bumbling cop fall in love as they solve a crime involving albinos, dwarves, and the Catholic Church.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
73% on Rotten Tomatoes, 45 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.3 out of 10
- AwardsStrong
Nominated for 1 Oscar and 7 Golden Globes.
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$45 million worldwide on a $5 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 149K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Colin Higgins
- 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