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The Usual Suspects

Following a truck hijack in New York, five criminals are arrested and brought together for questioning. As none of them are guilty, they plan a revenge operation against the police. The operation goes well, but then the influence of a legendary mastermind criminal called Keyser Söze is felt. It becomes clear that each one of them has wronged Söze at some point and must pay back now. The payback job leaves 27 men dead in a boat explosion, but the real question arises now: Who actually is Keyser Söze? Use this page to compare cast context, genre fit (Crime, Mystery, Thriller), release year 1995, and whether this film matches tonight's mood.

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Story of The Usual Suspects

Following a truck hijack in New York, five criminals are arrested and brought together for questioning. As none of them are guilty, they plan a revenge operation against the police. The operation goes well, but then the influence of a legendary mastermind criminal called Keyser Söze is felt. It becomes clear that each one of them has wronged Söze at some point and must pay back now. The payback job leaves 27 men dead in a boat explosion, but the real question arises now: Who actually is Keyser Söze?

Use this page to compare cast context, genre fit (Crime, Mystery, Thriller), release year 1995, and whether this film matches tonight's mood.

Title facts

  • Type Movie
  • Release year 1995
  • Released 16 Aug 1995
  • Runtime 106 minutes
  • Content rating R
  • IMDb rating IMDb 8.5/10 from 1,236,455 votes
  • Metascore 76/100
  • Genres Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
  • Languages English, Hungarian, Spanish, French
  • Countries United States, Germany

Cast

Kevin Spacey, Gabriel Byrne, Chazz Palminteri

Direction and writing

Directed by: Bryan Singer

Written by: Christopher McQuarrie

Awards and recognition

Won 2 Oscars. 37 wins & 17 nominations total

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