The Usual Suspects

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The Usual Suspects

R

Released Aug 16, 1995

1h 45m

Mystery & Thriller

Crime

Drama

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"The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist," says con man Kint (Kevin Spacey), drawing a comparison to the most enigmatic criminal of all time, Keyser Soze. Kint attempts to convince the feds that the mythic crime lord not only exists, but is also responsible for drawing Kint and his four partners into a multi-million dollar heist that ended with an explosion in San Pedro Harbor - leaving few survivors.

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Critics Consensus

Expertly shot and edited, The Usual Suspects gives the audience a simple plot and then piles on layers of deceit, twists, and violence before pulling out the rug from underneath.

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Manohla Dargis

Spin

Singer has an obvious grasp of craft, but it's far less clear whether he has anything to say about movies, violence, the world, or his place in the world.

Dec 27, 2022

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Doug Thomas

Seattle Times

An imaginative, entertaining crime mystery with plenty of nerve and vigor.

Rated: 3.5/4

Jun 18, 2013

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Jay Boyar

Orlando Sentinel

If the pleasures of The Usual Suspects are the more superficial ones of ingenuity and style, those are abundantly available. The twists and turns of the plot are an awful lot of fun, while the ending is genuinely satisfying and surprising.

Jun 18, 2013

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Todd James

Vue Weekly (Edmonton, Alberta)

The end of this movie doesn't justify the means as director Bryan Singer takes his audience on a cat and mouse chase that never finds its way.

Rated: 2/5

Mar 29, 2024

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

...a perpetually engrossing endeavor that benefits from its myriad of above-average, inherently spellbinding attributes...

Rated: 4/4

Jan 9, 2024

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

With one Internet to rule them all, it's hard for most folks to avoid cinematic spoilers of yore (whether it's the sled in Citizen Kane or the penis in The Crying Game), but even knowing the answer shouldn't spoil this film's myriad other pleasures.

Rated: 3.5/4

Nov 7, 2022

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Audience Member

spacey really got away with saying a whole bunch of nothing... Kobayashi, lol

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

05/06/25

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Todd B

I love it. What can I say, I'd watch it over and over again. Tough-guy crime stuff. Mind screwery. Well executed twist.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/13/25

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Kevin P

An awesome crime noir with a fascinating mystery that keeps unraveling and escalating the stakes as we navigate the fluid timeline kickstarted by the titular usual suspects roundup. The main cast hits it out of the park with great performances. So much tension builds up once we learn about the infamous criminal boogeyman "Keyser Soze" and just how much power he has. All leading up to a riveting climax, with an amazing twist that's followed up by an even bigger twist that recontextualizes the entire movie. Never have I ever wanted to rewatch a movie so soon after it ended!

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

04/12/25

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Frans B

One of the greatest movies ever. Expertly written, directed and edited. Cinematography is exceptional. The stellar cast excels in character. Pay attention and still you will be wrong, I guarantee. Absolutely awesome movie with one sucker punch of an ending. Brilliant

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/08/25

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M B

This is the kind of movie that only comes along every decade. A masterpiece!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/08/25

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Jens W

Absolute must-see. Top 5 movie of all time imo. Revolutionary for its time and probably the best movie from its genre.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/05/25

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Synopsis

"The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist," says con man Kint (Kevin Spacey), drawing a comparison to the most enigmatic criminal of all time, Keyser Soze. Kint attempts to convince the feds that the mythic crime lord not only exists, but is also responsible for drawing Kint and his four partners into a multi-million dollar heist that ended with an explosion in San Pedro Harbor - leaving few survivors.

Director: Bryan Singer
Producer: Michael McDonnell, Bryan Singer
Screenwriter: Christopher McQuarrie
Distributor: Gramercy Pictures
Production Co: Bad Hat Harry
Rating: R (Violence|Strong Language)
Genre: Mystery & Thriller, Crime, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 16, 1995, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 27, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $22.6M
Runtime: 1h 45m
Sound Mix: Dolby Stereo, Dolby Digital, Dolby A, Surround, Dolby SR
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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