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Guilty by Suspicion

1991Movie1 h 40 min

64
DecentGoodWatch score

A melancholic, moving drama movie about history and show business.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Story

All it took was a whisper

Owing to his alleged involvement with communist parties, film director David Merrill is forbidden from working in Hollywood. He decides to fight for his rights and faces numerous challenges.

Feels like

  • Hollywood Blacklist
  • McCarthyism Era
  • Political Persecution
  • Fight for Rights
  • Film Industry Drama
  • Historical Courtroom
  • Social Commentary
  • Psychological Impact

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Irwin Winkler
Written by
Irwin Winkler
Produced by
Arnon Milchan

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

March 15, 1991 · 1 h 40 min · Drama, Thriller

Released
March 15, 1991
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Genres
Drama, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$13 million
Box office
$9 million
Available in
63 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Guilty by Suspicion?"

Questions about Guilty by Suspicion

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Guilty by Suspicion?

In the United States, Guilty by Suspicion is free with ads on The Roku, Plex, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 32 other countries.

Is Guilty by Suspicion worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 65%, and Metacritic 64).

Will I feel good after watching Guilty by Suspicion?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for melancholy and 7 for bleakness, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is Guilty by Suspicion plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Was Guilty by Suspicion a box office flop?

Budget$13 million
Box office$9 million

Yes: it cost about $13 million to make and earned $9 million worldwide, 73% of its budget.