Physical Evidence (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1989, Physical Evidence is a thriller, drama, crime and mystery film directed by Michael Crichton, running about 99 minutes. “If he's innocent, the truth could save him. If he's guilty, the lies could kill her.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A police officer suspended and now accused of murder is forced to join forces with his court-appointed attorney to assemble the pieces of a deadly puzzle to find the missing link before time runs out.
Who’s in it. Physical Evidence stars Burt Reynolds as Joe Paris, Theresa Russell as Jennifer "Jenny" Hudson, Ned Beatty as James Nicks and Kay Lenz as Deborah Quinn, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Physical Evidence has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $3.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Physical Evidence page.
If you liked it. Fans of Physical Evidence tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Physical Evidence (1989)?
- In US, Physical Evidence is available to 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 Physical Evidence worth watching?
- Physical Evidence holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Physical Evidence?
- Physical Evidence stars Burt Reynolds, Theresa Russell, Ned Beatty, Kay Lenz and Ted McGinley.
- When was Physical Evidence released?
- Physical Evidence was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.