The Commissioner (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1998, The Commissioner is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by George Sluizer, running about 108 minutes.
What it’s about. John Hurt stars as a scandal-hit member of parliament, dispatched to the political backwaters of the European Commission in Brussels as penance for his failures. However, once there he stumbles upon a chemical weapons outrage that points to a sinister political-industrial conspiracy.
Who’s in it. The Commissioner stars John Hurt as James morton, Rosana Pastor as Helena Moguentes, Alice Krige as Isabelle Morton and Armin Mueller-Stahl as Hans Koenig, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Commissioner has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Commissioner page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Commissioner tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Commissioner (1998)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Commissioner change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Commissioner worth watching?
- The Commissioner holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Commissioner?
- The Commissioner stars John Hurt, Rosana Pastor, Alice Krige, Armin Mueller-Stahl and Johan Leysen.
- When was The Commissioner released?
- The Commissioner was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.