Suspect

1987·Movie
2h 1min·R
IMDb6.6Metacritic537.4

Where to watch

Tubi TVSony Pictures Core

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Suspect fingerprint

Strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline5
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Romance6
  • Hopefulness6
  • Catharsis6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Cringe Humor2
  • Dark Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and mystery

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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About

She's a lawyer who broke two laws of her profession... Never get involved with a juror and don't look for clues in dangerous places.

When a Supreme Court judge commits suicide and his secretary is found murdered, all fingers point to Carl Anderson, a homeless veteran who's deaf and mute. But when public defender Kathleen Riley is assigned to his case, she begins to believe that Anderson may actually be innocent. Juror Eddie Sanger, a Washington lobbyist, agrees, and together the pair begins their own investigation of events.
Legal ThrillerPolitical IntrigueD.C. SettingCourtroom DramaConspiracySuspensefulCharacter-DrivenOld School Thriller

Crew

Directed by:
Peter Yates
Written by:
Eric Roth
Produced by:
Jennifer Ogden, Karen Hazzard, John Veitch
Composed by:
Michael Kamen

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Suspect

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Suspect legally?

Tubi TVSony Pictures Core

You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free and Tubi TV. 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 Suspect worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61/100 (IMDb 6.6 and Metacritic 53). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Suspect rated?

RViolenceStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is Suspect?

2 h 1 min

Suspect runs 2 h 1 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Suspect?

Critics53
Audiences70

Not quite. Audiences rate Suspect higher (70) than critics (53). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Suspect in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Suspect?

68AEARATAUBEBGBOBRBYBZCACHCLCO+54

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Suspect in 68 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Suspect use?

Almost KissAll for NothingAsshole VictimAte His GunBelligerent Sexual TensionDeus ex MachinaRevealing Cover-UpDowner BeginningPolitically Incorrect VillainHidden in Plain SightTwist EndingInsistent Terminologyand 13 more

TV Tropes lists 25 storytelling tropes for Suspect, including Almost Kiss, All for Nothing, Asshole Victim.

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