How long is The Accused?

The Accused is 1 h 51 min long (111 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:51 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is The Accused rated?

The Accused is rated R in the US.

Where can I stream The Accused?

In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Kanopy (free), Hoopla (free). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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The Accused (1988) runs 1 h 51 min, is rated R in the US and averages 7.1 from 715 TMDB members. Out drinking one night after a fight with her boyfriend, three men brutally rape Sarah Tobias in a bar while people watch and cheer. District Attorney Kathryn Murphy takes the case; however, she allows the rapists to receive a mild sentence. A distraught Sarah decides to seek punishment for the men who witnessed and encouraged the rape. To get justice, Sarah must take the stand and revisit the night of her attack.

Runtime: 1 h 51 min — ends 9:51 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: R (US)
Genres: Crime, Drama
Released: October 14, 1988
TMDB rating: 7.1 / 10 from 715 votes
Director: Jonathan Kaplan
Starring: Jodie Foster, Kelly McGillis, Bernie Coulson, Leo Rossi
Language: English

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Crime and Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Kanopy (free), Hoopla (free).

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How long is The Accused?: The Accused is 1 h 51 min long (111 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:51 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is The Accused rated?: The Accused is rated R in the US.
Is The Accused a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. Crime and Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream The Accused?: In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Kanopy (free), Hoopla (free). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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