How long is The Honorary Consul?

The Honorary Consul is 1 h 44 min long (104 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:44 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is The Honorary Consul rated?

The Honorary Consul is rated R in the US.

Where can I stream The Honorary Consul?

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The Honorary Consul (1983) runs 1 h 44 min, is rated R in the US and averages 5.8 from 62 TMDB members. Set in a small politically unstable Latin American country, the story follows the half English and half Latino Dr. Eduardo Plarr, who left his home to find a better life. Along the way he meets an array of people, including British Consul Charley Fortnum, a representative in Latin America who is trying to keep Revolution from occurring. He is also a remorseful alcoholic. Another person the doctor meets is Clara…

Runtime: 1 h 44 min — ends 9:44 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: R (US)
Genres: Action, Drama, Romance
Released: September 30, 1983
TMDB rating: 5.8 / 10 from 62 votes
Director: John Mackenzie
Starring: Michael Caine, Richard Gere, Bob Hoskins, Elpidia Carrillo
Language: English

Good for a group? Yes — a crowd movie.Action and Drama hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

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How long is The Honorary Consul?: The Honorary Consul is 1 h 44 min long (104 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:44 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is The Honorary Consul rated?: The Honorary Consul is rated R in the US.
Is The Honorary Consul a good movie to watch with a group?: Yes — a crowd movie. Action and Drama hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream The Honorary Consul?: As of 2026-11-05, TMDB lists no streaming option for it in the US. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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