The Suspect

2006·Movie
1h 28min·NR
53
MediocreGoodWatch score

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The Suspect fingerprint

Strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline5
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy5
  • Hopefulness5
  • Family Dynamics5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Crime, everyday modern life, and mystery

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

Betrayed. Accused. Hunted.

Fenton, California is shocked when local lawyer Paul James, a model citizen and house-father considering to stand in municipal elections, is shot in his instantly torched car in front of his home. His second wife Beth is arrested and charged after cash and the murder weapon, Paul's own gun, are found. Insurance investigator Jerry Calhoun, a former cop, on the case because Paul had a life insurance since three weeks, realizes lazy police detective Rhodes's utter incompetence. When Beth escapes, even step-daughter Robin still reports her to the police. Calhoun however makes sure the truth is discovered starting from blackmail and embezzlement Paul was involved in.
Murder MysteryInsurance InvestigationBlackmailEmbezzlementSmall Town SecretsPsychological SuspenseCrime DramaDeceptionIntrigue

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Suspect

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Where can I stream The Suspect legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Pluto TV and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Suspect worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53/100 (IMDb 5 and Metacritic 70). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Suspect rated?

NRViolence

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is The Suspect?

1 h 28 min

The Suspect runs 1 h 28 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Suspect?

Critics70
Audiences57

Not quite. Critics rate The Suspect higher (70) than audiences (57). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Suspect in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Suspect?

5AUCAGBMXUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Suspect in 5 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Suspect use?

Briefcase Full of MoneyAfter-Action Patch-UpMacGuffinColonel BadassKubrick StareLet Off by the DetectiveWalk and TalkAs You KnowGlasses PullFruit CartDramatic Gun CockThe Man They Couldn't Hangand 14 more

TV Tropes lists 26 storytelling tropes for The Suspect, including Briefcase Full of Money, After-Action Patch-Up, MacGuffin.

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