False Arrest (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1991, False Arrest is a thriller, drama, crime and tv movie film directed by Bill L. Norton, running about 192 minutes. “She was charged with murder but what they did to her was a crime.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A luxury home, a handsome husband and terrific children. But it all comes crashing down when she is accused of being a mastermind behind a brutal triple-homicide and is arrested and handcuffed in front of her own children. A gripping story of passion and betrayal as a woman fights to clear her name and avoid the death penalty for a crime she didn't commit.
Who’s in it. False Arrest stars Donna Mills as Joyce Lukezic, Steven Bauer as Det. Dan Ryan, Robert Wagner as Ron Lukezic and Lane Smith as Martin Busey, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, False Arrest has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch False Arrest page.
If you liked it. Fans of False Arrest tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch False Arrest (1991)?
- In US, False Arrest is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is False Arrest worth watching?
- False Arrest holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in False Arrest?
- False Arrest stars Donna Mills, Steven Bauer, Robert Wagner, Lane Smith and James Handy.
- When was False Arrest released?
- False Arrest was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 192 minutes.