The Suspect (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1998, The Suspect is an action and thriller film directed by Ringo Lam, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Louis Koo plays an assassin who wants to go straight after getting out of prison, so he turns down a job from his former employer Simon Yam to kill a politician. Yam carries out the hit himself and manages to frame Koo for the crime, who then must run from both the cops and criminals as he tries to clear his name.
Who’s in it. The Suspect stars Louis Koo as Don Lee, Simon Yam as Chan Hung / Dante Aquino, Ray Lui as King Tso and Ada Choi as Annie Chung, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Suspect has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Suspect page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Suspect 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 Suspect (1998)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Suspect change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Suspect worth watching?
- The Suspect holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Suspect?
- The Suspect stars Louis Koo, Simon Yam, Ray Lui, Ada Choi and Julian Cheung.
- When was The Suspect released?
- The Suspect was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.