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Under Suspicion

1991·Movie
1h 39min·R
42
WeakGoodWatch score

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Light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Violence4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Melancholic

  • Melancholy8
  • Romance6
  • Pathos6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor4
  • Satire & Parody3

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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About

How close can you get to a killer before you're too close?

In the late 1950s, British police officer Tony Aaron resigns from the force after sleeping with Hazel, wife of the man whose house he was supposed to guard. In his new job as a fake private investigator, he helps couples get divorces by photographing Hazel having "affairs" with the husband. When she is murdered during a job, Tony begins having an affair with the dead man's mistress, Angeline, while trying to prove his innocence.
Neo-Noir ThrillerPsychological DramaGritty RealismMoral AmbiguitySlow-Burn MysteryCharacter StudyDark AtmosphereCrime InvestigationEmotional TurmoilBritish Cinema

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Under Suspicion

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Where can I stream Under Suspicion legally?

Under Suspicion is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Under Suspicion worth watching?

42
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 43/100 (IMDb 6.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 25%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Under Suspicion rated?

RViolenceSexual contentStrong languageDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, sexual content, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Under Suspicion?

1 h 39 min

Under Suspicion runs 1 h 39 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Under Suspicion?

Critics25
Audiences61

Not quite. Audiences rate Under Suspicion higher (61) than critics (25). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Under Suspicion a box office hit?

Budget$6 million
Box office$221,295

No. It cost about $6 million to make and earned $221,295 worldwide, 4% of its budget.

What language is Under Suspicion in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Under Suspicion?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Under Suspicion in 13 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Under Suspicion use?

Overly Nervous Flop SweatMalicious MisnamingConveniently Unverifiable Cover StorySexless MarriageSingle TearSpared by the AdaptationStreetwalkerContrived CoincidenceGreen-Eyed MonsterFalse ConfessionTable SpaceSpiteful Spitand 18 more

TV Tropes lists 30 storytelling tropes for Under Suspicion, including Overly Nervous Flop Sweat, Malicious Misnaming, Conveniently Unverifiable Cover Story.