An Innocent Man (1989): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
An Innocent Man is a 1989 action thriller. It runs 1 hour 53 minutes and earned $20 million worldwide. Critics gave it 44% on Rotten Tomatoes and 39 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 53m (113 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Buena Vista Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is An Innocent Man About?
The premise of An Innocent Man without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Jimmie Rainwood's quiet life is unexpectedly upended when two corrupt police officers mistakenly target his home. Shot and wrongly accused of drug dealing, he finds himself framed and imprisoned. While struggling to clear his name and uncover the truth, Rainwood confronts the brutal realities of prison, encountering numerous others claiming their innocence in a desperate fight for justice.
An Innocent Man Themes & Keywords
· 33 tags- male full frontal nudity
- hairy chest
- pubic hair
- male pubic hair
- frame up
- man
- prison
- corrupt cop
- drug dealing
- false police report
- wrongful conviction
- courage
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- police corruption
- fish out of water
- vengeance
- racial tension
- prison gang
- prejudice
- murder
- murder scheming
- gang
- gang violence
- gang member
- gang culture
- ex convict
- drug smuggling
- criminal
- abuse of power
- mistaken identity
- harassment
- revenge
- false accusation
- neo nazism
An Innocent Man Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave An Innocent Man 44% on Rotten Tomatoes and 39 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 44% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 47%
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Metacritic 39 Metascore
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TMDB 61% User score
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An Innocent Man Plot Summary
What happens in An Innocent Man from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
James “Jimmie” Rainwood, portrayed by Tom Selleck, epitomizes the essence of suburban life with his loving wife, Kate, by his side, as they share a humble home in Long Beach, California. Jimmie thrives as a highly skilled aeronautics engineer at American Airlines, supporting Kate as she ambitiously pursues her education. However, lurking beneath the surface of law and order are Detectives Mike Parnell and Danny Scalise, played by David Rasche and Richard Young respectively, who deceive the system as corrupt narcotics officers. These detectives have developed a habit of stealing drugs from their busts, using them for their own indulgences or selling them on the streets, employing threats and false accusations to silence those who challenge them.
Full summary
The whole story of An Innocent Man, scene by scene
An Innocent Man Box Office
An Innocent Man grossed $20 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$20M
- US & Canada
- $20M
An Innocent Man Trailers & Videos
The trailer of An Innocent Man.
How Well Do You Know An Innocent Man?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is Jimmie Rainwood's profession?
Cars in An Innocent Man
34 cars on screen, including the 1983 Ford Mustang and the 1988 Ford Thunderbird.
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1988 Ford Thunderbird Important role -
1979 Pontiac Firebird Important role -
1987 Chevrolet Celebrity Minor role
An Innocent Man Also Known As
17 alternative titles, including “Délit d'innocence” and “Un hombre inocente”.
- Also known as
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- Délit d'innocence
- Un hombre inocente
- Von Bullen aufs Kreuz gelegt
- Un uomo innocente
- Egy ártatlan ember
- Ένας Αθώος Άνθρωπος
- Невинен
- Невиновный
- Tre år i helvede
- 누명
- Niewinny Człowiek
- 无辜者
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- A Revanche Final
- Nevinný muž
- חף מפשע
- Oskyldigt dömd
- Suçsuz Bir Adam
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An Innocent Man FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of An Innocent Man, each answered in a sentence.
How long is An Innocent Man?
An Innocent Man runs 1 hour 53 minutes (113 minutes).
When was An Innocent Man released?
An Innocent Man was released on October 6, 1989.
How much did An Innocent Man make at the box office?
An Innocent Man grossed $20 million worldwide.
How is An Innocent Man rated?
An Innocent Man has 44% on Rotten Tomatoes, 39 on Metacritic and 61% on TMDB.
Does An Innocent Man have a post-credit scene?
No. An Innocent Man has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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