Presumed Innocent (1990) movie poster

Presumed Innocent (1990)

"Some people would kill for love"
ThumbScore
👍 76%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 79% (RT: 86%, MC: 72) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
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Runtime
2h 7m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.8/10 (790 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
86%
Metacritic
72
Cast
Harrison Ford as Rusty Sabich
Brian Dennehy as Raymond Horgan
Raúl Juliá as Sandy Stern
Bonnie Bedelia as Barbara Sabich
Paul Winfield as Judge Larren Lyttle
Greta Scacchi as Carolyn Polhemus
John Spencer as Detective Dan Lipranzer
Joe Grifasi as Tommy Molto
Most people think so. 76% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 790 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 79%.
Overview
Rusty Sabich is a deputy prosecutor engaged in an obsessive affair with a coworker who is murdered. Soon after, he's accused of the crime. And his fight to clear his name becomes a whirlpool of lies and hidden passions. Wikipedia ↗
Fun Facts
  • The initial cut of Presumed Innocent was reportedly much longer, with several subplots removed to improve the pacing.
  • Alan J. Pakula cited several classic mystery films as the primary inspiration for the visual style.
Audience Consensus

Presumed Innocent is a 1990 mystery, crime, thriller film directed by Alan J. Pakula. Rusty Sabich is a deputy prosecutor engaged in an obsessive affair with a coworker who is murdered.

Soon after, he's accused of the crime. And his fight to clear his name becomes a whirlpool of lies and hidden passions. The film has been rated by 790 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a mystery film, Presumed Innocent delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Presumed Innocent (1990) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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