The Usual Suspects
The sole survivor of a pier shoot-out tells the story of how a notorious criminal influenced the events that began with five criminals meeting in a seemingly random police lineup.
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Director
Bryan Singer
Studio
N/A
Release
16 Aug 1995
Runtime
106 min
Genres
Crime, Drama, Mystery
Cast & Characters
Kevin Spacey
Gabriel Byrne
Chazz Palminteri
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Critical Assessment
The Usual Suspects holds 8.5/10 on IMDb (1,236,455 votes), 87% on Rotten Tomatoes, 76/100 on Metacritic.
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Ratings as of 2026-07-30
AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on aggregated scores (8.5/10 on IMDb (1,236,455 votes), 87% on Rotten Tomatoes, 76/100 on Metacritic), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Fan & Critic Buzz
Public reaction to "The Usual Suspects" has been largely positive, with many praising its intricate plot and well-acted performances. Some reviewers have noted that the film's twists are clever and surprising, while others have found it somewhat predictable. However, most reviews agree that the film is a masterclass in the crime genre and a standout work of film culture.
Reviews
Great movie with superb performance from Kevin Spacey, well accompanied with the rest of the cast.
Andres Gomez · 8/10Keaton 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 is Keyser Soze. The Usual Suspects is directed by Bryan Singer and written by Christopher McQuarrie. It stars Gabriel Byrne, Kevin Spacey, Kevin Pollack,…
John Chard · 10/10**A clever twist and heavy fan support are the only stand-out aspects of this average heist film.** Bloggers, reviews, and friends hyped The Usual Suspects for years before I finally watched it, and it was ok. The movie had a pretty clever plot twist that the entire film was buil…
The Movie Mob · 6/10**A film that deserves to be revisited and remembered.** I think it's unfair that this movie seems to be so forgotten nowadays, but maybe that's because of the intricate plot, loaded with flashbacks. I can understand that, but I think there are even more confusing films out there…
Filipe Manuel Neto · 9/10Upon watching The Usual Suspects, I was initially excited to see what all the hype was about however, I found the film to be somewhat of a letdown. That being said, I do think that there were some strong aspects to the movie. From a technical standpoint, The Usual Suspects was qu…
Nathan · 6/10SUPERNATURAL THRILLER Director Singer and writer McQuarrie won't admit that it's a supernatural thriller, and insist it's just the goofy Hollywood movie it appears to be at first, but a few viewings will let you know that it is indeed a supernatural thriller. The story centers ar…
drystyx · 8/10A true masterpiece of the crime genre! Five usual suspects are rounded up by the police to take part in an identity parade following a New York heist. It's clear that they had nothing to do with it, but when pitched together decide that they will avenge themselves on the NYPD. Th…
CinemaSerf · 8/10Such a masterpiece in the film culture 🕵️♂️🕵️♂️🕵️♂️
**_Who IS Keyser Söze? Who freakin' cares?_** Released in 1995 and directed by Bryan Singer, "The Usual Suspects" is a crime drama/mystery about five thugs who decide to team up and get revenge on the police (Keven Spacey, Gabriel Byrne, Steve Baldwin, Keven Pollak and Benicio De…
Wuchak · 4/1099/100 Written by Christopher McQuarrie (who now writes / directs Mission Impossible movies) and directed by Bryan Singer (X-Men franchise), this is one of the best caper movies ever made with one of the most phenomenally profound twist endings ever. Everything about this movie -…
Dr Nostromo · 10/10