The Mighty Quinn (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1989, The Mighty Quinn is an action, drama and crime film directed by Carl Schenkel, running about 98 minutes. “The chief of police and the chief suspect know each other too well to let a little thing like murder get in their way.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Police chief Xavier Quinn investigates the gruesome murder of Donald Pater, one of the wealthiest residents on a Caribbean island. He was found decapitated in his Jacuzzi. Although the local political establishment, especially crooked Governor Chalk, insists that small-time thief Maubee is responsible, Xavier has his doubts. This view is complicated by the police chief's personal history with Maubee: The men have been friends since childhood.
Who’s in it. The Mighty Quinn stars Denzel Washington as Xavier Quinn, James Fox as Thomas Elgin, Mimi Rogers as Hadley Elgin and M. Emmet Walsh as Fred Miller, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Mighty Quinn has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $13.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Mighty Quinn page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Mighty Quinn tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Mighty Quinn (1989)?
- In US, The Mighty Quinn is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Mighty Quinn worth watching?
- The Mighty Quinn holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Mighty Quinn?
- The Mighty Quinn stars Denzel Washington, James Fox, Mimi Rogers, M. Emmet Walsh and Sheryl Lee Ralph.
- When was The Mighty Quinn released?
- The Mighty Quinn was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.