Suspect Criminal (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 7.4

Released in 1981, Suspect Criminal is a drama and crime film directed by Samir Seif, running about 125 minutes.
What it’s about. The film tells the story of an ex-burglar who is struggling to lead a normal life with his wife and little son. His elder brother pressures him to return to burglary.
Who’s in it. Suspect Criminal stars Soad Hosny as فاطمة / بطة, Adel Emam as ماهر سيد علي, Saeed Saleh as بيومي سيد علي and Farouq Al Fishawy as طارق الروبي, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Suspect Criminal has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Suspect Criminal page.
If you liked it. Fans of Suspect Criminal tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Suspect Criminal (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Suspect Criminal change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Suspect Criminal worth watching?
- Suspect Criminal holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Suspect Criminal?
- Suspect Criminal stars Soad Hosny, Adel Emam, Saeed Saleh, Farouq Al Fishawy and Karim Abdel Aziz.
- When was Suspect Criminal released?
- Suspect Criminal was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.