Where to Watch The Honorary Consul (1983)

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Where to watch The Honorary Consul

• United Kingdom: watch free on Rakuten TV, Plex; rent on Apple TV Store; buy on Apple TV Store
• Australia: rent on Amazon Video; buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video

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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, whom he immediately falls in love with, but there is a problem: Clara is Charley's wife.

• Released: 1983-09-30
• Genres: Action, Drama, Romance
• Runtime: 1h 44m
• Status: Released
• TMDB rating: 5.8/10 from 62 votes

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