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Wrong Is Right (1982)

English comedy film directed by Richard Brooks

RUS

Rated R in the US

Restricted: under 17 requires an accompanying parent or adult guardian.

Runtime
1h 58m 118 min
Released
14 May 1982
Language
English

Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.

Wrong Is Right has a runtime of 1 hour 58 minutes (118 min). In the US it is rated R. The English film released on 14 May 1982. It is directed by Richard Brooks and stars Sean Connery, Katharine Ross and Robert Conrad.

Cast and crew

Cinematography
Fred Koenekamp
Written by
Richard Brooks
Produced by
Richard Brooks, George Grenville
Production
Columbia Pictures
Distribution
Columbia Pictures, Netflix

Box office, awards and more

Budget
$10 million
Box office
$3.58 million
Based on
The Better Angels
Set in
Middle East

Release and where to watch

In theatres
14 May 1982
First shown
3 May 1982 festival or first country
On OTT
Netflix date not announced

Can children watch it?

Not meant for children. In the US, under-17s need an adult with them. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.

Questions people ask

What is the runtime of Wrong Is Right?

Wrong Is Right has a runtime of 1 hour 58 minutes, or 118 min.

When did Wrong Is Right release?

Wrong Is Right released on 14 May 1982.

Who directed Wrong Is Right?

Wrong Is Right is directed by Richard Brooks.

Who is in the cast of Wrong Is Right?

The cast of Wrong Is Right includes Sean Connery, Katharine Ross, Robert Conrad, John Saxon, Henry Silva and Leslie Nielsen.

Where can I watch Wrong Is Right online?

Wrong Is Right streams on Netflix.

How much did Wrong Is Right earn at the box office?

Wrong Is Right grossed $3.58 million on a budget of $10 million.

What is Wrong Is Right rated in the US?

Wrong Is Right is rated R by the Motion Picture Association.

Is Wrong Is Right based on a true story or a book?

Wrong Is Right is based on The Better Angels.

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Updated 10 November 2026 by Pragati. Cast and crew from Wikidata. Found a mistake? Tell us.