The Public Eye (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1992, The Public Eye is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Howard Franklin, running about 99 minutes. “Murder. Scandal. Crime. No matter what he was shooting, "The Great Bernzini" never took sides, he only took pictures... Except once.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A crime photographer gets involved in a conspiracy.
Who’s in it. The Public Eye stars Joe Pesci as Leon Bernstein, Barbara Hershey as Kay Levitz, Richard Riehle as Officer O'Brien and Stanley Tucci as Sal, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Public Eye has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 The Public Eye page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Public Eye tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Public Eye (1992)?
- In US, The Public Eye 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 The Public Eye worth watching?
- The Public Eye holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Public Eye?
- The Public Eye stars Joe Pesci, Barbara Hershey, Richard Riehle, Stanley Tucci and Bryan Travis Smith.
- When was The Public Eye released?
- The Public Eye was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.