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The Accused

1988·Movie
1h 51min·R
76
GreatGoodWatch score

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace8
  • Violence8

Heart

Deeply moving and cathartic

  • Pathos9
  • Catharsis9
  • Melancholy7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and society

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting9
  • Intrigue9
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

The first scream was for help. The second is for justice.

Out drinking one night after a fight with her boyfriend, three men brutally rape Sarah Tobias in a bar while people watch and cheer. District Attorney Kathryn Murphy takes the case; however, she allows the rapists to receive a mild sentence. A distraught Sarah decides to seek punishment for the men who witnessed and encouraged the rape. To get justice, Sarah must take the stand and revisit the night of her attack.
Rape and its AftermathLegal DramaSocial JusticePowerful PerformancesPsychological ImpactVictim's TraumaCourtroom TensionEmotional and Gripping

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Accused legally?

The Accused is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Accused worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77/100 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 93%, and Metacritic 65). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Accused rated?

RViolenceSexual contentStrong languageDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, sexual content, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Accused?

1 h 51 min

The Accused runs 1 h 51 min.

Is The Accused based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Accused?

Critics79
Audiences76

Yes. Critics average 79 and audiences 76 out of 100, so both groups see The Accused much the same way.

What language is The Accused in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Accused?

52ARATAUBEBGBOBRBZCACHCLCOCRCZ+38

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Accused in 52 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Accused use?

Politically Incorrect VillainMaking Love in All the Wrong PlacesRape Is a Special Kind of EvilTime-Passes MontageGood Victims, Bad VictimsJerkassFan DisserviceEvil GloatingScrew This, I'm Outta Here!Seinfeldian ConversationRipped from the HeadlinesNobody Calls Me "Chicken"!and 19 more

TV Tropes lists 31 storytelling tropes for The Accused, including Politically Incorrect Villain, Making Love in All the Wrong Places, Rape Is a Special Kind of Evil.