Culprit (2025): cast, story & where to watch
2025 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 2025, Culprit is a thriller, crime and mystery film directed by Rich Ronat, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. In the small town of Huntsville, Texas, there is an unsolved murder of a nine-year-old girl. A convicted ex-con, Jack, has been released from prison after new DNA evidence proved he was not present at the scene of the crime. But when another little girl is brutally murdered after Jack's release, the town points their fingers at the ex-con. As Jack works to free his name, new suspects emerge in a town trying hard to keep secrets buried.
Who’s in it. Culprit stars Jamie Donovan as Jack Harris, Laura McLauchlin as Lucy Walters, Ron Orbach as Bill Walters and Carolyn Mignini as Ava Walters, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, Culprit has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Culprit page.
If you liked it. Fans of Culprit tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Culprit (2025)?
- In US, Culprit is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Culprit worth watching?
- Culprit holds an audience score of 4.6 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 Culprit?
- Culprit stars Jamie Donovan, Laura McLauchlin, Ron Orbach, Carolyn Mignini and Michael Dempsey.
- When was Culprit released?
- Culprit was released in 2025, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.