Sudden Impact (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1983, Sudden Impact is an action, thriller and crime film directed by Clint Eastwood, running about 117 minutes. “Dirty Harry is at it again” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When a young rape victim takes justice into her own hands and becomes a serial killer, it's up to Dirty Harry Callahan, on suspension from the SFPD, to bring her to justice.
Who’s in it. Sudden Impact stars Clint Eastwood as Insp. Harry Callahan, Sondra Locke as Jennifer Spencer, Pat Hingle as Chief Jannings and Bradford Dillman as Captain Briggs, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Sudden Impact has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $150M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Sudden Impact page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sudden Impact tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sudden Impact (1983)?
- In US, Sudden Impact is available to 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 Sudden Impact worth watching?
- Sudden Impact holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sudden Impact?
- Sudden Impact stars Clint Eastwood, Sondra Locke, Pat Hingle, Bradford Dillman and Paul Drake.
- When was Sudden Impact released?
- Sudden Impact was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.