The Perfect Suspect (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 3.5

Released in 2006, The Perfect Suspect is a drama, crime and tv movie film directed by David Winkler, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. When young Jo comes home, she finds out that her mothers' husband has been killed. The police investigation points to Maureen, her mother, who is arrested. However, the daughter believes in her mother's innocence so she does all she can to find the true killer.
Who’s in it. The Perfect Suspect stars Brooke Nevin as Jo Hansen, Kate Jackson as Maureen Hansen, Keegan Connor Tracy as Erin and John Furey as Det. Gibson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.5/10, The Perfect Suspect has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Lifetime Movie Club, Lifetime Movie Club Apple TV Channel and Lifetime Movie Club Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Perfect Suspect page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Perfect Suspect tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Perfect Suspect (2006)?
- In US, The Perfect Suspect is available to stream on Lifetime Movie Club, Lifetime Movie Club Apple TV Channel and Lifetime Movie Club Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Perfect Suspect worth watching?
- The Perfect Suspect holds an audience score of 3.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Perfect Suspect?
- The Perfect Suspect stars Brooke Nevin, Kate Jackson, Keegan Connor Tracy, John Furey and Sean Rogerson.
- When was The Perfect Suspect released?
- The Perfect Suspect was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.