The Usual Suspects (1995)
A low-level con man's intricate tale of a mythic crime lord unravels with gritty, suspenseful precision.
Held in an L.A. interrogation room, Verbal Kint attempts to convince the feds that a mythic crime lord, Keyser Soze, not only exists, but was also responsible for drawing him and his four partners into a multi-million dollar heist that ended with an explosion in San Pedro harbor – leaving few survivors. Verbal lures his interrogators with an incredible story of the crime lord's almost supernatural prowess.
How intense is The Usual Suspects?
The Usual Suspects is not scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What The Usual Suspects feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulgrittypulpy
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream The Usual Suspects
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Is The Usual Suspects for you?
Is The Usual Suspects scary?
No. The Usual Suspects is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is The Usual Suspects gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is The Usual Suspects sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is The Usual Suspects OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is The Usual Suspects?
The Usual Suspects runs 1h 46m.
Where can I stream The Usual Suspects?
The Usual Suspects is streaming on Prime Video, Max and Hoopla.
Does The Usual Suspects have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
There is a twist, and that is all we are saying.
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