Prime Suspect (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1982, Prime Suspect is a thriller, drama and tv movie film directed by Noel Black, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. A respectable businessman becomes the prime suspect in the abduction and murder of several young girls. He is hounded by the media and disowned by his friends and neighbours.
Who’s in it. Prime Suspect stars Mike Farrell as Frank Staplin, Teri Garr as Amy McCleary, Veronica Cartwright as Janice Staplin and Lane Smith as Tom Keating, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Prime Suspect has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Prime Suspect page.
If you liked it. Fans of Prime Suspect tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Prime Suspect (1982)?
- In US, Prime Suspect is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Prime Suspect worth watching?
- Prime Suspect holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Prime Suspect?
- Prime Suspect stars Mike Farrell, Teri Garr, Veronica Cartwright, Lane Smith and Barry Corbin.
- When was Prime Suspect released?
- Prime Suspect was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.