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The Usual Suspects

Play trailer Poster for The Usual Suspects R Released Aug 16, 1995 1h 45m Mystery & Thriller Crime Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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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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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 Full Review Doug Thomas Seattle Times An imaginative, entertaining crime mystery with plenty of nerve and vigor. Rated: 3.5/4 Jun 18, 2013 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Read all reviews

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Edward M So I usually get to raving about this movie in this way. I'm 62 and sometimes especially when I get up after sitting too long, my first few steps are kind of unsure and they tend to get better as I walk. In describing this to other people, I say that it's like Verbal's gait at the end of The Usual Suspects. If they're a fan of the movie, they will nod in understanding. If they haven't seen the film, I try to explain what I mean and what the film's about but realize I would spoil the plot if I try. In the end, I just tell people to sit down and watch it. Many of those people have come back to me and raved about it. A truly excellent film that I could watch over and over. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/08/25 Full Review Patrick C This is one of those films where all involved were trying to create great art, yet by the end I was left wondering what the point of it all was. Beautifully shot, some fine performances but not once did I feel moved or have any empathy with the characters. The twists and turns and cutting back and forth between the past and the present just felt tiresome to me and I wanted something concrete to anchor my relationship to the onscreen events as a viewer. Not one I'd wish to watch again. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 09/08/25 Full Review grain j Great performances all around, great plot, worth seeing Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 09/02/25 Full Review Ted B 5.0 stars; An instant classic. So unique and original that it started a genre of crime movies. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/25/25 Full Review Tony S This movie is highly rated by critics and the rest of us, but it is definitely not my favorite. Interesting, but not great. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 08/19/25 Full Review Elijah A This is in my Top 5 favourite movies of all time. Everything about it is great, it has action, thrills, suspense, drama and a twist u won’t see coming !!! It’s aged well I still feel and all the actors are at the top of their game here and the music draws u right in. I went into this completely unknowing anything about it and maybe that’s why it scored so much better as I wasn’t expecting much at all and instead got steamrolled by a great cinematic piece of work. Quotable lines u will share with friends and a villain up there with Darth Vader as possibly the best ever, Kyser Soze. Grab a coke a pack of chips a spliff if that’s ur thing and sit back and enjoy a masterpiece. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/16/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Bryan Singer

Director

Stephen Baldwin

Michael McManus

Gabriel Byrne

Dean Keaton

Chazz Palminteri

Dave Kujan

Kevin Pollak

Todd Hockney

Pete Postlethwaite

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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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