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The Suspect

2013·Movie
2h 17min·NR
69
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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8
  • Violence8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis6
  • Pathos5
  • Melancholy4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and mystery

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

All evidences say he did it.

Betrayed and on the run, a former North Korean agent tries to seek revenge on the man who killed his wife, find his missing daughter, and uncover the secrets hidden inside the eyeglasses of a dead man.
Action ThrillerPolitical IntrigueEspionageBetrayalRevengeKorean CinemaSuspensefulFast-Paced

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Suspect legally?

The Suspect is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Rakuten Viki, Hi-YAH, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Pluto 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 The Suspect worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69/100 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 78%, and Metacritic 63). 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?

2 h 17 min

The Suspect runs 2 h 17 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Suspect?

Critics71
Audiences68

Yes. Critics average 71 and audiences 68 out of 100, so both groups see The Suspect much the same way.

What language is The Suspect in?

Korean

It was made in Korean. Produced in South Korea.

In how many countries can I watch The Suspect?

33ARATAUBBBEBSCACHCLCODEDOECES+19

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Suspect in 33 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Suspect use?

As You KnowDramatic Gun CockMacGuffinRoof HoppingLet Off by the DetectiveImpaled with Extreme PrejudiceFruit CartDope SlapPop the TiresColonel BadassCall-BackHow We Got Hereand 14 more

TV Tropes lists 26 storytelling tropes for The Suspect, including As You Know, Dramatic Gun Cock, MacGuffin.