Movie

The Accused

“The first scream was for help. The second is for justice.”

★ 7.1(681)19881h 51m

The Accused is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies in Mexico. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 16 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Jonathan Kaplan
Release date: 1988-10-14
Runtime: 1h 51m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Paramount Pictures

The Accused — trailer

About The Accused

The Accused is a 1988 movie in the Crime and Drama genres, directed by Jonathan Kaplan, starring Jodie Foster, Kelly McGillis and Bernie Coulson. It has a runtime of 1 hour 51 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.1/10 from 681 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Accused in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Jodie Foster

Sarah Tobias

Kelly McGillis

Kathryn Murphy

Bernie Coulson

Ken Joyce

Leo Rossi

Cliff 'Scorpion' Albrect

Ann Hearn

Sally Fraser

Carmen Argenziano

D.A. Paul Rudolph

Steve Antin

Bob Joiner

Tom O'Brien

Larry

Peter Van Norden

Attorney Paulsen

Terry David Mulligan

Lieutenant Duncan

Woody Brown

Danny

Scott Paulin

Attorney Wainwright

Themes & keywords

rapealcoholboston, massachusettsclothingbased on true storyrape victimgang rapedistrict attorneyinjusticepeer pressuredrunkennessshockingcourtroom dramavictim blamingthought provoking

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Accused in Mexico?+

In Mexico, The Accused is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The Accused on Netflix?+

The Accused is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is The Accused?+

The Accused has a runtime of 1 hour 51 minutes (111 minutes).

Who stars in The Accused?+

The Accused stars Jodie Foster, Kelly McGillis, Bernie Coulson, Leo Rossi and Ann Hearn.

When did The Accused come out?+

The Accused is a 1988 movie directed by Jonathan Kaplan.

What genre is The Accused?+

The Accused is Crime and Drama film.

Who directed The Accused?+

The Accused was directed by Jonathan Kaplan.