The Accused
“The first scream was for help. The second is for justice.”
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.
Where to watch The Accused in United States
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Apple TV Store
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open The Accused there. Availability last verified on June 23, 2026.
Where is The Accused streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, MGM Plus, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Basic with Ads | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Paramount Plus, WOW, Sky Go, Paramount+ Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium, Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Looke, Oldflix, Looke Amazon Channel, NetMovies | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | U-NEXT | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About The Accused
The Accused is a 1988 English-language crime and drama film directed by Jonathan Kaplan. The cast is led by Jodie Foster, Kelly McGillis, Bernie Coulson. It has a runtime of 1h 51m. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 700 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, MGM Plus.
The Accused was produced by Paramount Pictures and Jaffe-Lansing and made in United States of America. It was released on October 14, 1988, and carries a R certification.
- Director
- Jonathan Kaplan
- Writers
- Tom Topor
- Release date
- October 14, 1988
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Paramount Pictures, Jaffe-Lansing
The Accused cast & crew
The Accused was directed by Jonathan Kaplan and written by Tom Topor.
The cast features Jodie Foster as Sarah Tobias, Kelly McGillis as Kathryn Murphy, Bernie Coulson as Ken Joyce, Leo Rossi as Cliff 'Scorpion' Albrect, Ann Hearn as Sally Fraser, and Carmen Argenziano as D.A. Paul Rudolph.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Brad Fiedel, cinematography is by Ralf D. Bode, and it was produced by Stanley R. Jaffe and Sherry Lansing.
Is The Accused worth watching?
The Accused holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 682 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed crime films.
At 1h 51m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy crime and drama, The Accused is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Accused
In United States, you can stream The Accused on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, MGM Plus, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and Kanopy, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
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 The Accused
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
The Accused — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Accused in United States?
The Accused is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, MGM Plus, Amazon Prime Video with Ads in United States.
▸Is The Accused on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — The Accused is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is The Accused in?
The Accused is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Accused?
The Accused runs 1 hours 51 minutes (111 minutes).
▸What is The Accused rated?
The Accused is rated R. It holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 682 ratings.
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