The Guilty (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2021, The Guilty is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Antoine Fuqua, running about 91 minutes. “Listen carefully.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A demoted police officer assigned to a call dispatch desk is conflicted when he receives an emergency phone call from a kidnapped woman.
Who’s in it. The Guilty stars Jake Gyllenhaal as Joe Baylor, Riley Keough as Emily Lighton (voice), Ethan Hawke as Sgt. Bill Miller (voice) and Peter Sarsgaard as Henry Fisher (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Guilty has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Guilty page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Guilty tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Guilty (2021)?
- In US, The Guilty is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Guilty worth watching?
- The Guilty holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Guilty?
- The Guilty stars Jake Gyllenhaal, Riley Keough, Ethan Hawke, Peter Sarsgaard and Paul Dano.
- When was The Guilty released?
- The Guilty was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.