Guilty by Suspicion (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1991, Guilty by Suspicion is a thriller and drama film directed by Irwin Winkler, running about 100 minutes. “All it took was a whisper” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. This compelling story vividly recreates Hollywood's infamous 'Blacklist Era'. The witch-hunt has begun and director David Merrill can revive his stalled career by testifying against friends who are suspected communists. Merrill's ex wife shares a whirlpool of scandals that draws them closer together while his chances for ever making movies again slips further away...
Who’s in it. Guilty by Suspicion stars Bret Michaels, Tommy Shaw, Chaka Khan and Chris Frantz, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Guilty by Suspicion has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $9.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Guilty by Suspicion page.
If you liked it. Fans of Guilty by Suspicion tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Guilty by Suspicion (1991)?
- In US, Guilty by Suspicion is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Guilty by Suspicion worth watching?
- Guilty by Suspicion holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Guilty by Suspicion?
- Guilty by Suspicion stars Bret Michaels, Tommy Shaw, Chaka Khan, Chris Frantz and Chris Difford.