Prime Suspect 1 (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1991, Prime Suspect 1 is a thriller, drama and mystery film directed by Christopher Menaul, running about 207 minutes.
What it’s about. Jane Tennison is a detective chief inspector assigned to Southampton Row Police Station in Central London. She is repeatedly passed over for major cases but, following the death of a senior investigating officer, she is grudgingly given the opportunity to take over his latest homicide investigation. The crime involves the brutal murder of a young woman whose body has been badly mutilated.
Who’s in it. Prime Suspect 1 stars Helen Mirren as DCI Jane Tennison, John Benfield as DCS Kernan, Tom Bell as DS Bill Otley and Zoë Wanamaker as Moyra Henson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Prime Suspect 1 sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Prime Suspect 1 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Prime Suspect 1 tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Prime Suspect 1 (1991)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Prime Suspect 1 change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Prime Suspect 1 worth watching?
- Prime Suspect 1 holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Prime Suspect 1?
- Prime Suspect 1 stars Helen Mirren, John Benfield, Tom Bell, Zoë Wanamaker and John Bowe.
- When was Prime Suspect 1 released?
- Prime Suspect 1 was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 207 minutes.