Ordeal by Innocence (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1984, Ordeal by Innocence is a thriller, crime and mystery film directed by Alan Birkinshaw, running about 90 minutes. “Once the murder was solved, the real mystery began…” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Dr. Arthur Calgary visits the Argyle family to return an address book lost some time ago by Jack Argyle, only to find out that Jack has been executed for the murder of his mother. Calgary can prove that Jack was innocent. In spite of opposition from a hostile family, he is determined to solve the crime.
Who’s in it. Ordeal by Innocence stars Donald Sutherland as Dr. Arthur Calgary, Faye Dunaway as Rachel Argyle, Christopher Plummer as Leo Argyle and Sarah Miles as Mary Durant, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Ordeal by Innocence has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ordeal by Innocence page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ordeal by Innocence tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ordeal by Innocence (1984)?
- In US, Ordeal by Innocence is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ordeal by Innocence worth watching?
- Ordeal by Innocence holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ordeal by Innocence?
- Ordeal by Innocence stars Donald Sutherland, Faye Dunaway, Christopher Plummer, Sarah Miles and Ian McShane.
- When was Ordeal by Innocence released?
- Ordeal by Innocence was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.