The Suspect (1945): cast, story & where to watch
1945 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1945, The Suspect is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Robert Siodmak, running about 85 minutes. “His Was a Strange Secret, Hers Was a Strange Love” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Genial shopkeeper Philip has to endure the constant nagging of a shrewish wife while he secretly yearns for a pretty young stenographer. When the henpecking gets to be too much, Philip murders his wife and manages to make her death look like an accident. A ruthless blackmailer and a low-key detective both discover Philip's secret, and he has to decide which of them poses the more dangerous threat.
Who’s in it. The Suspect stars Charles Laughton as Philip Marshall, Ella Raines as Mary Gray, Dean Harens as John Marshall and Stanley Ridges as Inspector Huxley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Suspect has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Suspect page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Suspect tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Suspect (1945)?
- In US, The Suspect is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Suspect worth watching?
- The Suspect holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Suspect?
- The Suspect stars Charles Laughton, Ella Raines, Dean Harens, Stanley Ridges and Henry Daniell.
- When was The Suspect released?
- The Suspect was released in 1945, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.