The Suspect

2013·Movie
1h 29min
68
GoodGoodWatch score

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The Suspect fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and violent

  • Tension8
  • Violence7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis6
  • Pathos5
  • Melancholy4

Humor

Some satire and dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody6
  • Dark Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay3

World

Everyday modern life, politics, and society

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Sound Centrality6

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About

Two African American social scientists pose as bank robbers in an effort to understand the racial dynamics of small-town law enforcement. However, their experiment takes an unplanned turn.
Racial DynamicsSocial Experiment Gone WrongSmall-Town Law EnforcementPsychological ThrillerCrime DramaSatirical CommentaryTension & IntrigueThought-Provoking

Crew

Directed by:
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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Suspect

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Where can I stream The Suspect legally?

The Suspect is included with a subscription to Philo and ALLBLK in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Suspect worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 5.7, Rotten Tomatoes 78%, and Metacritic 70). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Suspect rated?

ViolenceStrong languageDrug use

Content advisories: violence, strong language, and drug use.

How long is The Suspect?

1 h 29 min

The Suspect runs 1 h 29 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Suspect?

Critics74
Audiences64

Not quite. Critics rate The Suspect higher (74) than audiences (64). 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?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Suspect in 8 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Suspect use?

Pop the TiresDope SlapSmug SnakeAfter-Action Patch-UpMacGuffinGlasses PullBriefcase Full of MoneyFruit CartExact Progress BarWalk and TalkHow We Got HereThe Man They Couldn't Hangand 14 more

TV Tropes lists 26 storytelling tropes for The Suspect, including Pop the Tires, Dope Slap, Smug Snake.

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