Suspect (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1987, Suspect is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Peter Yates, running about 121 minutes. “She's a lawyer who broke two laws of her profession... Never get involved with a juror and don't look for clues in dangerous places.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When a Supreme Court judge commits suicide and his secretary is found murdered, all fingers point to Carl Anderson, a homeless veteran who's deaf and mute. But when public defender Kathleen Riley is assigned to his case, she begins to believe that Anderson may actually be innocent. Juror Eddie Sanger, a Washington lobbyist, agrees, and together the pair begins their own investigation of events.
Who’s in it. Suspect stars Cher as Kathleen Riley, Dennis Quaid as Eddie Sanger, Liam Neeson as Carl Wayne Anderson and John Mahoney as Judge Matthew Bishop Helms, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Suspect has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $18.8M 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 Suspect page.
If you liked it. Fans of Suspect tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Suspect (1987)?
- In US, Suspect 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 Suspect worth watching?
- Suspect holds an audience score of 6.5 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 Suspect?
- Suspect stars Cher, Dennis Quaid, Liam Neeson, John Mahoney and Joe Mantegna.
- When was Suspect released?
- Suspect was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 121 minutes.