Sudden Impact
“Dirty Harry is at it again.”
When a young rape victim takes justice into her own hands and becomes a serial killer, it's up to Dirty Harry Callahan, on suspension from the SFPD, to bring her to justice.
Where to watch Sudden Impact in United States
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open Sudden Impact there. Availability last verified on June 21, 2026.
Where is Sudden Impact streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Hollywood Suite, Hollywood Suite Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
| Japan | U-NEXT, HBO Max on U-Next | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About Sudden Impact
Sudden Impact is a 1983 English-language thriller, crime and action film directed by Clint Eastwood. The cast is led by Clint Eastwood, Sondra Locke, Pat Hingle. It has a runtime of 1h 57m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 1000 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Sudden Impact was produced by Warner Bros. Pictures and Malpaso Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on December 8, 1983, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $22 million, it went on to gross $150 million worldwide.
- Director
- Clint Eastwood
- Writers
- Earl E. Smith, Dean Riesner, Charles B. Pierce
- Release date
- December 8, 1983
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $22 million
- Box office
- $150 million
- Production
- Warner Bros. Pictures, Malpaso Productions
Sudden Impact cast & crew
Sudden Impact was directed by Clint Eastwood and written by Earl E. Smith, Dean Riesner, and Charles B. Pierce.
The cast features Clint Eastwood as Insp. Harry Callahan, Sondra Locke as Jennifer Spencer, Pat Hingle as Chief Jannings, Bradford Dillman as Captain Briggs, Paul Drake as Mick, and Audrie Neenan as Ray Parkins.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Lalo Schifrin, cinematography is by Bruce Surtees, and it was produced by Clint Eastwood and Fritz Manes.
Is Sudden Impact worth watching?
Sudden Impact holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 1,014 ratings, a solidly received thriller films.
At 1h 57m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy thriller, crime, and action, Sudden Impact is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Sudden Impact
Sudden Impact isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Sudden Impact
Clint Eastwood
Insp. Harry Callahan
Sondra Locke
Jennifer Spencer
Pat Hingle
Chief Jannings
Bradford Dillman
Captain Briggs
Paul Drake
Mick
Audrie Neenan
Ray Parkins
Jack Thibeau
Kruger
Michael Currie
Lt. Donnelly
Albert Popwell
Horace King
Mark Keyloun
Officer Bennett
Kevyn Major Howard
Hawkins
Bette Ford
Leah
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Sudden Impact — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Sudden Impact in United States?
Sudden Impact is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Sudden Impact in?
Sudden Impact is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Sudden Impact?
Sudden Impact runs 1 hours 57 minutes (117 minutes).
▸What is Sudden Impact rated?
Sudden Impact is rated R. It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 1,014 ratings.
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