Her Alibi (1989): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Her Alibi is a 1989 mystery comedy directed by Bruce Beresford, starring Tom Selleck, Paulina Porizkova and William Daniels. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes and earned $18.7 million worldwide. Critics gave it 17% on Rotten Tomatoes and 24 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.8/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 34m (94 min)
- Director
- Bruce Beresford
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros.
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Her Alibi About?
The premise of Her Alibi without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A writer experiencing a creative block agrees to provide an alibi for a beautiful woman accused of murder. Initially believing in her innocence, he finds himself intrigued by her unexpected talents and sharp intelligence. As they grow closer, his certainty wavers, and he becomes entangled in a suspenseful game of deception and suspicion, questioning his own judgment and loyalties.
Her Alibi Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- kneed in the groin
- murder
- murder play
- stage thriller
- alibi
- writer
- court
- suspect
- mystery novelist
- murder suspect
- detective novel
- novel
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- crime fiction
- detective fiction
- crime writer
- literary agent
- love affair
- romania
- best seller
- operative
- eastern europe
- bare chested man
- hairy chested man
- female pedal pumping
- detective
- writer's block
- romanian
- voice over narration
- kitchen
- diner
- female full frontal nudity
- makeup
- waitress
- garbage can
- trampoline
- tow truck
- thick accent
- swimming pool
- suspicion
- supermarket
- slow motion scene
- shot in the butt
- sarcasm
- run over fire hydrant
- rooftop
- publisher
- party
- parking lot
- novelist
- mysterious past
Her Alibi Cast
Tom Selleck leads the cast, with Paulina Porizkova and William Daniels. Directed by Bruce Beresford; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Bruce Beresford
Also Starring in Her Alibi
· 6 moreHer Alibi Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Her Alibi 17% on Rotten Tomatoes and 24 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.8/10.
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IMDb 5.8 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 17% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 45%
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Metacritic 24 Metascore
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TMDB 54% User score
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Her Alibi Plot Summary
What happens in Her Alibi from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Phil Blackwood, portrayed by Tom Selleck, is a distinguished American mystery writer grappling with a severe case of creative block that threatens his career as his recent works fall flat. The days spiral into an indistinguishable blend of frustration and disappointment for him, shadowed only by his captivating experiences attending courtroom trials, where he becomes entwined in the drama as a keen observer among the spectators.
Full summary
The whole story of Her Alibi, scene by scene
Her Alibi Box Office
Her Alibi grossed $18.7 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$18.7M
- US & Canada
- $18.7M
Her Alibi Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Her Alibi.
How Well Do You Know Her Alibi?
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 Phil Blackwood's profession?
Cars in Her Alibi
22 cars on screen, including the 1985 GMC Suburban and the 1978 Chevrolet Caprice Classic.
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1985 GMC Suburban Main role -
1978 Chevrolet Caprice Classic Important role -
1981 Dodge Diplomat Minor role -
1984 Dodge Diplomat Minor role
Her Alibi Also Known As
16 alternative titles, including “彼女のアリバイ” and “Alibi seducente”.
- Also known as
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- 彼女のアリバイ
- Alibi seducente
- Её алиби
- Güzel Sanık
- Ninas Alibi
- Su coartada
- Son Alibi
- Το Άλλοθί της
- Bibis alibi
- Її алібі
- Adorável Sedutora
- Jej alibi
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- Hennes alibi
- 美丽的伪证
- 미궁 속의 알리바이
- Její alibi
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Her Alibi FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Her Alibi, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Her Alibi?
Her Alibi runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).
When was Her Alibi released?
Her Alibi was released on February 3, 1989.
Who directed Her Alibi?
Her Alibi was directed by Bruce Beresford.
More films by Bruce Beresford Who is in the cast of Her Alibi?
Her Alibi stars Tom Selleck, Paulina Porizkova and William Daniels, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Her Alibi make at the box office?
Her Alibi grossed $18.7 million worldwide.
How is Her Alibi rated?
Her Alibi has 5.8/10 on IMDb, 17% on Rotten Tomatoes, 24 on Metacritic and 54% on TMDB.
Does Her Alibi have a post-credit scene?
No. Her Alibi has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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