Movie

The Lesser Evil

“Four friends. A deadly secret. One choice.”

★ 5.8(12)19981h 33m

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Good to know

Director: David Mackay
Release date: 1998-10-01
Runtime: 1h 33m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Moondog Productions

The Lesser Evil — trailer

About The Lesser Evil

The Lesser Evil is a 1998 movie in the Drama and Thriller genres, directed by David Mackay, starring Colm Feore, Tony Goldwyn and Arliss Howard. It has a runtime of 1 hour 33 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.8/10 from 12 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Lesser Evil in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Four best friends reunite in a remote cabin for the first time in two decades. They are not there to reminisce about the good old days, but rather, to sort out the deadly details of one fateful afternoon in their past, when they all skipped school - and their lives were altered forever. Now the haunting truth has caught up with them, along with the reality that they are probably heading for jail. But in the soul-searching angst of deciding right from wrong, the though of going down after all this time seems incomprehensible. And with the authorities hot on their trail, the old friends quickly realize that someone has to pay and their only option to remain free is to sacrifice the only thing they've held on to for years... each other!

Cast

Colm Feore

Derek

Tony Goldwyn

Frank

Arliss Howard

Ivan

David Paymer

George

Steven Petrarca

Young Frank

Jonathan Scarfe

Young Derek

Adam Scott

Young George

Marc Worden

Young Ivan

Jack Kehler

Detective Hardaway

Richard Riehle

Detective Smitts

Mason Adams

Derek's Father

Anne Haney

Derek's Mother

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Lesser Evil in Canada?+

The Lesser Evil is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Lesser Evil on Netflix?+

The Lesser Evil is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is The Lesser Evil?+

The Lesser Evil has a runtime of 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

Who stars in The Lesser Evil?+

The Lesser Evil stars Colm Feore, Tony Goldwyn, Arliss Howard, David Paymer and Steven Petrarca.

When did The Lesser Evil come out?+

The Lesser Evil is a 1998 movie directed by David Mackay.

What genre is The Lesser Evil?+

The Lesser Evil is Drama and Thriller film.

Who directed The Lesser Evil?+

The Lesser Evil was directed by David Mackay.