The Accused

Where to Watch The Accused (1988) (Legally)

The first scream was for help. The second is for justice.
Oct 14, 1988 US 111 min 18
7.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
681 votes
Where can I watch “The Accused” legally?
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Where to watch “The Accused” (1988) legally online? See US options first, with English-region fallbacks.

What to expect (spoiler-free)

If you’re considering “ (1988), this quick guide summarizes the essentials.

It sits in the Crime, Drama space and is paced for about 111 minutes.

Audience signals on TMDB currently show an average rating of 7.1/10 from about 681 votes.

For families, checking the local age rating is recommended before watching.

Topics & keywords

rape, alcohol, boston, massachusetts, clothing, based on true story, rape victim, gang rape, district attorney, injustice, peer pressure, drunkenness, shocking

Official trailer

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Plot

Out drinking one night after a fight with her boyfriend, three men brutally rape Sarah Tobias in a bar while people watch and cheer. District Attorney Kathryn Murphy takes the case; however, she allows the rapists to receive a mild sentence. A distraught Sarah decides to seek punishment for the men who witnessed and encouraged the rape. To get justice, Sarah must take the stand and revisit the night of her attack.

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Main cast

Jodie Foster
as Sarah Tobias
Kelly McGillis
as Kathryn Murphy
Bernie Coulson
as Ken Joyce
Leo Rossi
as Cliff 'Scorpion' Albrect
Ann Hearn
as Sally Fraser
Carmen Argenziano
as D.A. Paul Rudolph
Steve Antin
as Bob Joiner
Tom O'Brien
as Larry
Peter Van Norden
as Attorney Paulsen
Terry David Mulligan
as Lieutenant Duncan