The Public Eye
“Murder. Scandal. Crime. No matter what he was shooting, "The Great Bernzini" never took sides, he only took pictures... Except once.”
A crime photographer gets involved in a conspiracy.
Where to watch The Public Eye in United States
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open The Public Eye there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is The Public Eye 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, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
About The Public Eye
The Public Eye is a 1992 English-language crime, drama and thriller film directed by Howard Franklin. The cast is led by Joe Pesci, Barbara Hershey, Stanley Tucci. It has a runtime of 1h 39m. Viewers rate it 6.2/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Public Eye was produced by Universal Pictures and South Side Amusement Company and made in United States of America. It was released on October 16, 1992, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $15 million, it went on to gross $3 million worldwide.
- Director
- Howard Franklin
- Writers
- Howard Franklin
- Release date
- October 16, 1992
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $15 million
- Box office
- $3 million
- Production
- Universal Pictures, South Side Amusement Company
The Public Eye cast & crew
The Public Eye was directed by Howard Franklin and written by Howard Franklin.
The cast features Joe Pesci as Leon Bernstein, Barbara Hershey as Kay Levitz, Stanley Tucci as Sal, Jerry Adler as Arthur Nabler, Dominic Chianese as Spoleto, and Richard Riehle as Officer O'Brien.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Mark Isham, cinematography is by Peter Suschitzky, and it was produced by Sue Baden-Powell and Robert Zemeckis.
Is The Public Eye worth watching?
The Public Eye holds an audience score of 6.2/10 from 100 ratings, a solidly received crime films.
At 1h 39m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy crime, drama, and thriller, The Public Eye is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Public Eye
The Public Eye 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.
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Cast of The Public Eye
Joe Pesci
Leon Bernstein
Barbara Hershey
Kay Levitz
Stanley Tucci
Sal
Jerry Adler
Arthur Nabler
Dominic Chianese
Spoleto
Richard Riehle
Officer O'Brien
Max Brooks
Teen at Thompson Street
Richard Schiff
Photographer - Thompson Street
Laura Cerón
Puerto Rican Woman
Christian Stolte
Ambulance Attendant
Jack Denbo
Photo Editor
Ellen McElduff
Lonely Woman at Drugstore
The Public Eye — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Public Eye in United States?
The Public Eye 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 The Public Eye in?
The Public Eye is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Public Eye?
The Public Eye runs 1 hours 39 minutes (99 minutes).
▸What is The Public Eye rated?
The Public Eye is rated R. It holds a 6.2/10 audience score from 100 ratings.
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