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2013•89 min•Thriller

The Suspect

Is The Suspect a Hit or Flop?

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Is The Suspect worth watching? With a rating of 5.4/10, this Thriller film is a mixed-bag for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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The Suspect Synopsis

Two African American social scientists pose as bank robbers in an effort to understand the racial dynamics of small-town law enforcement. However, their experiment takes an unplanned turn.

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Top Cast

Mekhi Phifer
Mekhi PhiferThe Suspect
William Sadler
William SadlerSheriff Dixon
Derek Roché
Derek RochéDeputy Riley
James McCaffrey
James McCaffreyPolaski Sheriff
Rebecca Creskoff
Rebecca CreskoffShannon
Bernadette Quigley
Bernadette QuigleyMeredith
Luke Robertson
Luke RobertsonPrinter
Marisa Brown
Marisa BrownMotel Receptionist
Denny Dale Bess
Denny Dale BessTruck Driver
Carla Corvo
Carla CorvoTruck Driver's Girlfriend

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Suspect worth watching?

The Suspect has received mixed reviews with a 5.4/10 rating. It might be worth watching if you're a fan of Thriller movies.

Is The Suspect hit or flop?

The Suspect has received average ratings (5.4/10), performing moderately with audiences.

What genre is The Suspect?

The Suspect is a Thriller movie that Two African American social scientists pose as bank robbers in an effort to understand the racial dynamics of small-town law enforcement. However, the...

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Critic Reviews

dennyjtJul 25, 2022
★ 6

When a small mid-west town’s bank is robbed by a black man, the local sheriff, Sadler, picks up Phifer, found wandering around in the fields. He denies the crime but constantly taunts the cops and clearly knows more than he’s letting on. Eventually, flashbacks reveal the plot, involving a second black man, Brown. Just when the story seems clear, more flashbacks reveal further twists, right up to the final seconds. A clever thriller, impossible to second-guess, enhamced by strong performances. A serious subject lurks behind the facage of a thriller.