The Usual Suspects

Content Warnings

Overall Severity: 🔴 75/100
Total warning time: 3m 3s
Sex/Nudity: 🟡 30/100 (8s)
  • 🟡 30/100 [00:45:22 - 00:45:30] Brief sexual innuendo in dialogue.
Drug Use: 🟡 50/100 (50s)
  • 🟢 20/100 [00:12:15 - 00:12:45] Characters are shown smoking cigarettes.
  • 🟡 50/100 [01:05:10 - 01:05:30] Mention of drug dealing and use.
Violence: 🔴 80/100 (1m 50s)
  • 🟡 60/100 [00:20:05 - 00:20:30] A character is shown with injuries from violence.
  • 🔴 90/100 [00:55:40 - 00:56:20] Graphic depiction of a shooting.
  • 🔴 85/100 [01:30:15 - 01:31:00] Intense violent confrontation with multiple deaths.
Strong Language: 🔴 70/100 (15s)
  • 🟡 60/100 [00:08:10 - 00:08:15] Use of strong language.
  • 🔴 70/100 [00:35:20 - 00:35:25] Multiple instances of strong language in a short span.
  • 🔴 80/100 [01:15:30 - 01:15:35] Use of a particularly offensive word.
The Usual Suspects
Year: 1995
Certificate: A
Runtime: 106 min
Genre: Crime, Mystery, Thriller
IMDB: 8.5
Meta Score: 77
Votes: 991208
Gross: 23,341,568
Director: Bryan Singer
Stars: Kevin Spacey, Gabriel Byrne, Chazz Palminteri, Stephen Baldwin
Overview: A sole survivor tells of the twisty events leading up to a horrific gun battle on a boat, which began when five criminals met at a seemingly random police lineup.

Movie FAQ

Q: Who is Keyser Söze in The Usual Suspects?
A: Keyser Söze is a mysterious and feared criminal mastermind whose existence is questioned throughout the film. The revelation of his true identity is a central twist in the movie.
Q: What is the significance of the line 'The greatest trick the Devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist' in The Usual Suspects?
A: This line, quoted by Verbal Kint (Kevin Spacey), foreshadows the film's twist ending. It reflects how Keyser Söze manipulates others into doubting his existence, allowing him to operate undetected.
Q: Who directed The Usual Suspects?
A: The Usual Suspects was directed by Bryan Singer.
Q: What is the plot of The Usual Suspects?
A: The film follows a group of criminals who are brought together for a police lineup and later collaborate on a heist. The story is told through the interrogation of one survivor, Verbal Kint, as he recounts the events leading to a deadly shootout.
Q: Did The Usual Suspects win any Academy Awards?
A: Yes, The Usual Suspects won two Academy Awards: Best Supporting Actor for Kevin Spacey and Best Original Screenplay for Christopher McQuarrie.