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Prime Suspect

1982Movie1 h 36 min

DramaThriller
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Rotten Tomatoes–68%
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Rotten Tomatoes–68%

Summary

A respectable businessman becomes the prime suspect in the abduction and murder of several young girls. He is hounded by the media and disowned by his friends and neighbours.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

Movies with

Cast

8 of 8

Crew

Directed by
Noel Black
Written by
Steven Nalevansky, Jeffrey Bloom
Produced by
Steve Tisch, Jon Avnet
Music by
Charles Gross

Everyone

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

Facts

January 20, 1982 · 1 h 36 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released
January 20, 1982
Runtime
1 h 36 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
7 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Prime Suspect?"

Questions about Prime Suspect

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Prime Suspect?

PrimeThe RokuThe CWXumo PlayTubi TV

In the United States, Prime Suspect streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on The Roku, The CW, Xumo Play, and Tubi TV. It also streams in 6 other countries.

Is Prime Suspect worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 6.2).

Will I feel good after watching Prime Suspect?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Will Prime Suspect scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 6 of 10.