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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
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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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