The Accused
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Overview
Sarah Tobias goes to her local bar and is gang-raped by three men. The district attorney on the case is Katheryn Murphy who wants to prove that although Sarah had taken drugs that night and was acting provocatively while in the bar, this is no reason for her to be so brutally attacked and the men responsible should be brought to justice.
Director / Creator
Jonathan Kaplan
Writers
Tom Topor
Top Cast
About The Accused (1988)
Filmoverview · cast · reception · where to watch
Overview
The Accused (1988) is a Crime and Drama film from United States. the film was directed by Jonathan Kaplan from a screenplay by Tom Topor. It runs 1 hour and 51 minutes and was produced primarily in English.
What it's about
Sarah Tobias goes to her local bar and is gang-raped by three men. The district attorney on the case is Katheryn Murphy who wants to prove that although Sarah had taken drugs that night and was acting provocatively while in the bar, this is no reason for her to be so brutally attacked and the men responsible should be brought to justice.
Cast and crew
The film stars Kelly McGillis, Jodie Foster, and Bernie Coulson in supporting roles. Writing credits go to Tom Topor, whose work establishes the story structure and dialogue throughout.
Critical reception
On IMDb, The Accused holds a rating of 7.1/10 based on 41,196 user votes. Rotten Tomatoes lists a critical score of 93%. Metacritic aggregates a score of 65/100 from professional reviewers. Notable recognition: Won 1 Oscar. 6 wins & 7 nominations total. These numbers place The Accused within the broader landscape of Crime and Drama cinema from 1988, giving viewers a benchmark before deciding to watch.
Where to watch
The Accused is currently available to stream with a subscription on MGM+, fuboTV, or MGM+ (Via Amazon Prime). It can also be rented or purchased digitally through AppleTV, Fandango at Home, and Amazon. Streaming rights move between platforms regularly, so the providers shown above reflect current availability based on the most recent data we have on file.
Why The Accused is worth knowing
If you enjoy Crime or Drama films, The Accused offers a representative example of the genre's conventions and storytelling style. As a 1988 release, it sits within a specific moment in film history, making it a useful reference point for understanding how crime evolved during that period. Performances from Kelly McGillis and Jodie Foster are central to the work, and tracking their broader filmographies can lead to other titles you may want to add to your watchlist. Use VidScio to identify scenes, find related movies, and keep The Accused on your watchlist for later.
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