Crime and Punishment (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1998, Crime and Punishment is a drama and tv movie film directed by Joseph Sargent, running about 120 minutes.
What it’s about. This is the story of Rodya Raskalnikov (Patrick Dempsey), an intellectual who is suspended from University and is living in poverty in 19th century Russia. Raskalnikov believes that in order for great men like Napoleon to accomplish great things, they must be above the law.
Who’s in it. Crime and Punishment stars Ben Kingsley as Magistrate Porfiry, Patrick Dempsey as Rodya Raskolnikov, Julie Delpy as Sonia Marmeladova and Eddie Marsan as Dimitri, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Crime and Punishment has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Crime and Punishment page.
If you liked it. Fans of Crime and Punishment tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Crime and Punishment (1998)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Crime and Punishment change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Crime and Punishment worth watching?
- Crime and Punishment holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Crime and Punishment?
- Crime and Punishment stars Ben Kingsley, Patrick Dempsey, Julie Delpy, Eddie Marsan and Richard Bremmer.
- When was Crime and Punishment released?
- Crime and Punishment was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.