Now, before we get into the important info of how you can watch 'The Accused' right now, here are some specifics about the Paramount Pictures, Jaffe-Lansing drama flick. The Accused starring Jodie Foster, Kelly McGillis, Bernie Coulson, Leo Rossi has a R rating, a runtime of about 1 hr 51 min. The release date of the movie is October 14th, 1988. The movie received a user score of 71/100 on TMDb, which is informed by reviews from 653 real users.
Let’s set the scene for you... Here's the plot: "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."
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Read on for a listing of streaming and cable services - including rental, purchase, and subscription alternatives - along with the availability of 'The Accused' on each platform when they are available. 'The Accused' is currently available to rent, purchase, or stream via subscription on Prime Video, Pluto TV, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Apple TV in the US.
'The Accused' Release Dates
Watch in Movie Theaters on October 14th, 1988
Watch on DVD or Blu-ray starting
April 16th, 2002
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