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The Usual Suspects
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Directed by Bryan Singer. With Stephen Baldwin, Gabriel Byrne, Benicio del Toro.
8.2/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
Held in an L.A. interrogation room, Verbal Kint attempts to convince the feds that a mythic crime lord, Keyser Soze, not only exists, but was also responsible for drawing him and his four partners into a multi-million dollar heist that ended with an explosion in San Pedro harbor – leaving few survivors. Verbal lures his interrogators with an incredible story of the crime lord's almost supernatural prowess.
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MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTHeld in an L.A. interrogation room, Verbal Kint attempts to convince the feds that a mythic crime lord, Keyser Soze, not only exists, but was also responsible for draw…
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Release snapshot for The Usual Suspects.
MoviHero lists July 19, 1995 as the release date for The Usual Suspects. Bryan Singer is the listed director. The listed cast includes Stephen Baldwin as McManus, Gabriel Byrne as Keaton, Benicio del Toro as Fenster, Kevin Pollak as Hockney. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateJuly 19, 1995
GenresDrama · Crime · Thriller
Runtime1h 46m
DirectorBryan Singer
CastStephen Baldwin as McManus, Gabriel Byrne as Keaton, Benicio del Toro as Fenster, Kevin Pollak as Hockney
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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The Usual Suspects runs 1h 46m. Allow extra time for breaks.
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The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 7/10: a middle-ground pace.
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The attention estimate is 5/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
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The emotional-impact estimate is 6/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MoviHero Rating: 8.2/10 from 11,955 votes. Updated Nov 12, 2026.
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Pacing7/10
Emotional Impact6/10
Mind-Bending2/10
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Violence6/10
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VIEWER REVIEWS
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“Great movie with superb performance from Kevin Spacey, well accompanied with the rest of the cast.”
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“A clever twist and heavy fan support are the only stand-out aspects of this average heist film.”
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“Keaton always said, "I don't believe in God, but I'm afraid of him." Well I believe in God, and the only thing that scares me…”
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“A film that deserves to be revisited and remembered.”
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“Upon watching The Usual Suspects, I was initially excited to see what all the hype was about however, I found the film to be somewhat…”
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“Hand me the keys, you cocksucker.”
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“GIMME THE FUCKIN' KEYS, YOU COCKSUCKER MOTHERFUCKER!! AAAAAARGH!!”
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