The Accused (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1988, The Accused is a drama film directed by Jonathan Kaplan, running about 111 minutes. “Being a victim was her only crime.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After a young woman suffers a brutal rape in a bar one night, a prosecutor assists in bringing the perpetrators to justice, including the ones who encouraged and cheered on the attack.
Who’s in it. The Accused stars Kelly McGillis as A.D.A. Kathryn Murphy, Jodie Foster as Sarah Tobias, Bernie Coulson as Kenneth Joyce and Leo Rossi as Cliff "Scorpion" Albrect, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Accused has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and 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 The Accused page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Accused tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Accused (1988)?
- In US, The Accused is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and 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 The Accused worth watching?
- The Accused holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Accused?
- The Accused stars Kelly McGillis, Jodie Foster, Bernie Coulson, Leo Rossi and Ann Hearn.
- When was The Accused released?
- The Accused was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.