---
title: "The Foreigner"
year: 2003
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-foreigner-2003"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 18248
imdb_id: "tt0312700"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 96
community_rating: 3.9
vote_count: 172
content_rating: "R"
---

# The Foreigner (2003) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-foreigner-2003

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Topic: Film "The Foreigner" (2003).
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Title: The Foreigner.
Year: 2003.
Genre: Action and Thriller (also American action thriller).
Rating: R.
Release Date: 01/28/2003 (US).
Runtime: 1h 36m.
Starring: Steven Seagal.
Production Location: Shot entirely in Warsaw, Poland.
Context: First of a long string of direct-to-video films released starring Seagal from 2003 to 2009.
Plot: A freelance agent acts as a courier for a package traveling from France to Germany. He discovers that many people want to get their hands on the package.
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        The Foreigner is a 2003 American action thriller film starring Steven Seagal.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Netflix, fuboTV, Philo | None | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Michael Oblowitz
- **Networks / Studios**: Franchise Pictures, Foreign Productions, TriStar Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Steven Seagal** as *Jonathan Cold*
- **Harry Van Gorkum** as *Jerome Van Aken*
- **Jeffrey Pierce** as *Sean Cold*
- **Anna-Louise Plowman** as *Meredith Van Aken*
- **Max Ryan** as *Dunoir*
- **Sherman Augustus** as *Mr. Mimms*
- **Gary Raymond** as *Jared Olyphant*
- **Philip Dunbar** as *Alexander Marquet*
- **Izabela Okrasa** as *Van Akens' Daughter*
- **Grzegorz Kowalczyk** as *Rolls Royce Driver*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch The Foreigner online?
The Foreigner is currently available to watch or stream on Netflix, fuboTV, Philo, Apple TV Store. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is The Foreigner worth watching?
The Foreigner holds a community rating of 3.9/10 based on 172 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Action, Thriller for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie The Foreigner and when was it released?
The Foreigner is a feature film with a runtime of 96 minutes. It was released in 2003. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed The Foreigner?
The Foreigner was directed by Michael Oblowitz.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Foreigner — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/18248)
- [The Foreigner (2003 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Foreigner_(2003_film))
- [The Foreigner (2003) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0312700/fullcredits/)
- [The Foreigner (2003) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/18248-the-foreigner/cast)

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