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The Accused

“The first scream was for help. The second is for justice.”

7.119881h 51mCrimeDrama
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The Accused at a glance

The Accused is a 1988 crime and drama film, running 1h 51m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: 18 in the United Kingdom.

In the United Kingdom it is listed on Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel and Paramount Plus Premium.

18 age rating1h 51mCrimeDrama

Rated 18 in the United Kingdom — intended for adults. Expect the themes and content that rating covers.

All key facts8
Type
Feature film
Released
1988-10-14
Runtime
1h 51m
Genres
Crime, Drama
Director
Jonathan Kaplan
Original language
English
Status
Released
TMDB rating
7.1 / 10 · 719 votes

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Availability

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Synopsis

Feature film

Out drinking one night after a fight with her boyfriend, three men brutally rape Sarah Tobias in a bar while people watch and cheer. District Attorney Kathryn Murphy takes the case; however, she allows the rapists to receive a mild sentence. A distraught Sarah decides to seek punishment for the men who witnessed and encouraged the rape. To get justice, Sarah must take the stand and revisit the night of her attack.

Cast

14 names
Jodie FosterSarah Tobias
Kelly McGillisKathryn Murphy
Bernie CoulsonKen Joyce
Leo RossiCliff 'Scorpion' Albrect
Ann HearnSally Fraser
Carmen ArgenzianoD.A. Paul Rudolph
Steve AntinBob Joiner
Tom O'BrienLarry
Peter Van NordenAttorney Paulsen
Terry David MulliganLieutenant Duncan
Woody BrownDanny
Scott PaulinAttorney Wainwright
Kim KondrashoffKurt
Stephen E. MillerPolito

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Where can I watch The Accused in the United Kingdom?

In the United Kingdom, The Accused is listed on Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Basic with Ads. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.

Is The Accused suitable for children?

The Accused is rated 18 in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.

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What is The Accused about?

Out drinking one night after a fight with her boyfriend, three men brutally rape Sarah Tobias in a bar while people watch and cheer. District Attorney Kathryn Murphy takes the case; however, she allows the rapists to receive a mild sentence. A distraught Sarah decides to seek punishment for the men who witnessed and…

How long is The Accused?

The Accused runs for 1h 51m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.

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