The Usual Suspects (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 8.2
Released in 1995, The Usual Suspects is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Bryan Singer, running about 106 minutes. “Five criminals. One line up. No coincidence.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Held in an L.A. interrogation room, Verbal Kint attempts to convince the feds that a mythic crime lord, Keyser Soze, not only exists, but was also responsible for drawing him and his four partners into a multi-million dollar heist that ended with an explosion in San Pedro harbor – leaving few survivors. Verbal lures his interrogators with an incredible story of the crime lord's almost supernatural prowess.
Who’s in it. The Usual Suspects stars Stephen Baldwin as Michael McManus, Gabriel Byrne as Dean Keaton, Kevin Spacey as Roger ‘Verbal’ Kint and Chazz Palminteri as US Customs Agent Dave Kujan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.2/10, The Usual Suspects sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue. It went on to earn $23.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Cinemax Amazon Channel and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Usual Suspects page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Usual Suspects tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Usual Suspects (1995)?
- In US, The Usual Suspects is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Cinemax Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Usual Suspects worth watching?
- The Usual Suspects holds an audience score of 8.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Usual Suspects?
- The Usual Suspects stars Stephen Baldwin, Gabriel Byrne, Kevin Spacey, Chazz Palminteri and Kevin Pollak.
- When was The Usual Suspects released?
- The Usual Suspects was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.