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Movie Info

Release Date: July 19, 1995
Runtime: 106 minutes
Genres:
Drama Crime Thriller
Budget: $6,000,000
Revenue: $23,300,000
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Production Countries:
🇺🇸 United States of America
Spoken Languages:
English French Spanish Hungarian
Critic Scores
Ratings from trusted sources
🍅
87%
Tomatometer
76
76/100
Metacritic
🎬
8.2/10
TMDB
11,253 votes
8.5/10
IMDb
1,236,929 votes
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The Usual Suspects

1995

"Trust no one, question everything, uncover the truth."

Also known as: 🇪🇸 ES: Sospechosos comunes? 🇰🇷 KO: 유주얼 서스펙트? 🇨🇳 ZH: 刺激驚爆點? 🇷🇺 RU: Обычные подозреваемые? 🇷🇴 RO: Suspecti de serviciu

Awards & Recognition

1 Wins
0 Nominations
1 Total
Oscars
1
Year Festival Category Winner
1996 Oscars Best Supporting Actor Kevin Spacey

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

Content guidance for parents

Category Level Indicator
Violence 3/5
Sexual Content 2/5
Language 3/5
Drugs / Alcohol 2/5
Frightening Elements 2/5
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Connections with other movies

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Box Office

Budget: $6,000,000
Revenue: $23,300,000
Profit $17,300,000
ROI +288.3% (3.9x)

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The Usual Suspects is directed by Bryan Singer .

Cast of The Usual Suspects

Gabriel Byrne as Keaton in The Usual Suspects
Gabriel Byrne
Keaton
Benicio del Toro as Fenster in The Usual Suspects
Benicio del Toro
Fenster
Kevin Pollak as Hockney in The Usual Suspects
Kevin Pollak
Hockney
Kevin Spacey as Verbal in The Usual Suspects
Kevin Spacey
Verbal

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Directors

Bryan Singer - Director in The Usual Suspects
Bryan Singer
Director

Keywords

#new york city 222 #excited 122 #los angeles, california 118 #neo-noir 90 #flashback 59 #robbery 42 #heist 41 #whodunit 39 #criminal 30 #police corruption 20 #theft 20 #criminal mastermind 7 #cargo ship 4 #mind game 4 #rashomon effect 3

Trivia & Fun Facts about The Usual Suspects

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  • Kevin Spacey's character, Verbal Kint, often wears a distinctive brown suit; this choice helped to establish his unassuming and inconspicuous persona.

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  • The character of Keyser Soze is portrayed as a ghost-like figure, symbolizing the fear of the unknown and the mythic qualities attributed to notorious criminals.

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  • During the filming, Benicio del Toro's character, Fred Fenster, was initially intended to have a more significant role; however, his unique portrayal led to a shift in focus on other characters.

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  • In a pivotal scene, Verbal Kint mentions a 'Kobayashi' figure, which can be seen as a nod to the themes of manipulation and control present in the film's narrative.

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  • The film's score was composed by John Ottman, who also edited the film; this dual role contributed to a cohesive sound that matched the film's tension and pacing.

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  • In one scene, a character is seen drinking a Coke from a bottle, but in a subsequent shot, the bottle is suddenly empty, highlighting a continuity error.

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