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The Usual Suspects

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"The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist," says con man Kint, drawing a comparison to the most enigmatic criminal of all time, Keyser Söze. Kint attempts to convince the feds that the mythic crime lord not only exists, but is also responsible for drawing Kint and his four partners into a multi-million dollar heist that ended with an explosion in San Pedro Harbor - leaving few survivors.

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Expertly shot and edited, The Usual Suspects gives the audience a simple plot and then piles on layers of deceit, twists, and violence before pulling out the rug from underneath.

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Manohla Dargis Spin 12/27/2022
Singer has an obvious grasp of craft, but it's far less clear whether he has anything to say about movies, violence, the world, or his place in the world. Go to Full Review Doug Thomas Seattle Times 06/18/2013
3.5/4
An imaginative, entertaining crime mystery with plenty of nerve and vigor. Go to Full Review Jay Boyar Orlando Sentinel 06/18/2013
If the pleasures of The Usual Suspects are the more superficial ones of ingenuity and style, those are abundantly available. The twists and turns of the plot are an awful lot of fun, while the ending is genuinely satisfying and surprising. Go to Full Review Todd James Vue Weekly (Edmonton, Alberta) 03/29/2024
2/5
The end of this movie doesn't justify the means as director Bryan Singer takes his audience on a cat and mouse chase that never finds its way. Go to Full Review David Nusair Reel Film Reviews 01/09/2024
4/4
...a perpetually engrossing endeavor that benefits from its myriad of above-average, inherently spellbinding attributes... Go to Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy 11/07/2022
3.5/4
With one Internet to rule them all, it's hard for most folks to avoid cinematic spoilers of yore (whether it's the sled in Citizen Kane or the penis in The Crying Game), but even knowing the answer shouldn't spoil this film's myriad other pleasures. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Steven P. @Jayhawk1853 May 23 Love it. Watched it again today, 23 May 2026 on Pluto tv. See more Lucile F @lucile_fl May 14 This is a great film, with a great cast and great cinematography. As pre 2000 movies often are, the plot can be a little twisty and complicated, but the slow pace of the movie and controlled unravelling of the story makes it thoroughly enjoyable. The ending is somewhat predictable but the director manages to convince the viewer of a different scenario just before the end, which adds a level of complexity to the story. The Usual Suspects is an all time classic and a must watch. See more Merrick C. @MAJIK Apr 13 Great Mystery/Action bonanza of a movie!!! See more Matan S @RT51560711 Apr 10 Truly one of the greatest plot twists in movies, and the storyline was constructed perfectly. See more Tyler L @Tyler131 Apr 9 A fantastic movie with great performances and a great twist. See more Cork B @RT87142816 Apr 7 I don't really like these types of caper flicks, but this is one where I can appreciate the effort that went in to it. When you see an arthouse flick with lots of flashbacks and tricks, this is what they are trying to emulate. One of the few movies that did flashbacks effectively. Very strong cast and vortex of a plot that sucks you in. Yeah, I could see the twist coming from about 1/2 way, and the cops were all morons, but otherwise well done. See more Read all reviews
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Bryan Singer

Director

Stephen Baldwin

Michael McManus

Gabriel Byrne

Dean Keaton

Chazz Palminteri

Dave Kujan

Kevin Pollak

Todd Hockney

Pete Postlethwaite

Kobayashi

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Synopsis "The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist," says con man Kint, drawing a comparison to the most enigmatic criminal of all time, Keyser Söze. Kint attempts to convince the feds that the mythic crime lord not only exists, but is also responsible for drawing Kint and his four partners into a multi-million dollar heist that ended with an explosion in San Pedro Harbor - leaving few survivors.
Director
Bryan Singer
Producer
Michael McDonnell
Screenwriter
Christopher McQuarrie
Distributor
Gramercy Pictures
Production Co
Bad Hat Harry
Rating
R (Violence|Strong Language)
Genre
Mystery & Thriller, Crime, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 16, 1995, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 27, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA)
$22.6M
Runtime
1h 45m
Sound Mix
Dolby Stereo, Dolby Digital, Dolby A, Surround, Dolby SR
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)