Benefit of the Doubt (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 4.4
Released in 1993, Benefit of the Doubt is a thriller film directed by Jonathan Heap, running about 90 minutes. “A terrifying story of fatherly love.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Twenty two years earlier, Karen helped convict her father, Frank, for the murder of her mother. With his new freedom, thanks to parole, Frank returns home to seek revenge. Having always pleaded his innocence, Frank soon works his way back into Karen's life.
Who’s in it. Benefit of the Doubt stars Donald Sutherland as Frank, Amy Irving as Karen Braswell, Rider Strong as Pete Braswell and Christopher McDonald as Dan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.4/10, Benefit of the Doubt has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Benefit of the Doubt page.
If you liked it. Fans of Benefit of the Doubt tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Benefit of the Doubt (1993)?
- In US, Benefit of the Doubt is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Benefit of the Doubt worth watching?
- Benefit of the Doubt holds an audience score of 4.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Benefit of the Doubt?
- Benefit of the Doubt stars Donald Sutherland, Amy Irving, Rider Strong, Christopher McDonald and Graham Greene.
- When was Benefit of the Doubt released?
- Benefit of the Doubt was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.