The Accused (1988)
Overview
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.
Where to watch The Accused
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Kanopy, Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | Paramount Plus, Paramount+ | Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Sky | Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Sky |
| Canada | — | Apple TV, CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video | Apple TV, CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, Fetch TV | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, Fetch TV |
| Ireland | Paramount Plus, Paramount+ | Apple TV, Sky, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Sky, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| New Zealand | — | Neon TV, Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| India | — | Apple TV, YouTube, Amazon Video | Apple TV, YouTube |
| Germany | Paramount Plus, WOW, Sky Go, Paramount+ +1 | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, MagentaTV +3 | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, MagentaTV +3 |
| France | Paramount Plus, Paramount+ | Apple TV, Orange VOD, Canal VOD, Amazon Video +3 | Apple TV, Orange VOD, Canal VOD, Amazon Video +3 |
| Spain | — | Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists The Accused in 41 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
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 encouraged the rape. To get justice, Sarah must take the stand and revisit the night of her attack. The Accused is a Crime, Drama movie, released on 1988-10-14, runtime 111 minutes.
Is The Accused worth watching?
TMDB users rate The Accused 7.1 out of 10 from 716 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch The Accused?
In the United States, The Accused is free to watch on Kanopy and Hoopla and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Jonathan Kaplan
Cast
- Jodie Foster as Sarah Tobias
- Kelly McGillis as Kathryn Murphy
- Bernie Coulson as Ken Joyce
- Leo Rossi as Cliff 'Scorpion' Albrect
- Ann Hearn as Sally Fraser
- Carmen Argenziano as D.A. Paul Rudolph
- Steve Antin as Bob Joiner
- Tom O'Brien as Larry
- Peter Van Norden as Attorney Paulsen
- Terry David Mulligan as Lieutenant Duncan
- Woody Brown as Danny
- Scott Paulin as Attorney Wainwright
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Sources
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