Suspicion (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1982, Suspicion is a drama, crime and mystery film directed by Yoshitaro Nomura, running about 127 minutes. “Everyone hates her, but that's no reason to call her a criminal” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A car going at 25 mph plunges into the sea at Shinko Harbour, Toyama prefecture. Inside is the local business magnate Fukutaro Shirakawa, who perishes. Riding alongside him and surviving unhurt is his second wife, Kumako. It soon comes to light that Kumako’s husband was insured for 300 million yen and she is arrested on suspicion of murdering her husband for the insurance money. The newspapers denounce her as an evil woman, while the public is in no doubt about Kumako’s crime. Ritsuko Sahara is chosen as her defence attorney but the pair clash over almost everything...
Who’s in it. Suspicion stars Kaori Momoi as Kumako Onizawa, Shima Iwashita as Ritsuko Sahara, Takeshi Kaga as Katsuo Toyosaki and Akira Emoto as Shigekazu Akitani, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Suspicion has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Suspicion page.
If you liked it. Fans of Suspicion tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Suspicion (1982)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Suspicion change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Suspicion worth watching?
- Suspicion holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Suspicion?
- Suspicion stars Kaori Momoi, Shima Iwashita, Takeshi Kaga, Akira Emoto and Kyoko Maya.
- When was Suspicion released?
- Suspicion was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 127 minutes.