The Right to Remain Silent (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1996, The Right to Remain Silent is a drama, crime and tv movie film directed by Hubert de La Bouillerie, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. Bright and eager to hit the streets in search of bad guys, rookie cop Christine Paly is disappointed when she's instead assigned to process criminals. Under the supervision of a tough but likable mentor, Christine quickly learns that hers is like no other desk job in the world.
Who’s in it. The Right to Remain Silent stars Lea Thompson as Christine Paley, Robert Loggia as Lt. Mike Brosloe, LL Cool J as Charles Red Taylor and Amanda Plummer as Paulina Marcos, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Right to Remain Silent sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Cineverse. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Right to Remain Silent page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Right to Remain Silent tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Right to Remain Silent (1996)?
- In US, The Right to Remain Silent is available to stream on Cineverse. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Right to Remain Silent worth watching?
- The Right to Remain Silent holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Right to Remain Silent?
- The Right to Remain Silent stars Lea Thompson, Robert Loggia, LL Cool J, Amanda Plummer and Christopher Lloyd.
- When was The Right to Remain Silent released?
- The Right to Remain Silent was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.