Criminal Act (1989): cast, story & where to watch

1989 · Film · ★ 6

Criminal Act poster

Released in 1989, Criminal Act is a thriller, crime and horror film directed by Mark Byers, running about 93 minutes.

What it’s about. Two investigative reporters track down reports of giant rats in a city sewer system.

Who’s in it. Criminal Act stars Catherine Bach as Pam Weiss, Charlene Dallas as Sharon Fields, Nicholas Guest as Ron Bellard and John Saxon as Herb Tamplin, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Criminal Act 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 Criminal Act page.

If you liked it. Fans of Criminal Act tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Criminal Act (1989)?
In US, Criminal Act 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 Criminal Act worth watching?
Criminal Act holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, crime and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Criminal Act?
Criminal Act stars Catherine Bach, Charlene Dallas, Nicholas Guest, John Saxon and Vic Tayback.
When was Criminal Act released?
Criminal Act was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.