The Accused (1988): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Accused is a 1988 drama directed by Jonathan Kaplan, starring Jodie Foster, Kelly McGillis and Terry David Mulligan. It runs 1 hour 51 minutes and earned $32.1 million worldwide. It won 1 Oscar, including Actress in a Leading Role. Critics gave it 65 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 51m (111 min)
- Director
- Jonathan Kaplan
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Accused About?
The premise of The Accused without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After a brutal attack shatters her life, a young woman struggles to reclaim her sense of safety and justice. A dedicated prosecutor fights to hold the perpetrators accountable, uncovering a disturbing pattern of negligence and indifference that allowed the crime to occur. The film explores themes of trauma, responsibility, and the fight for justice in the face of devastating violence.
The Accused Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- rape
- blaming the victim
- miniskirt
- rape and revenge
- charged with rape
- pinball machine
- based on true story
- courtroom drama
- criminal trial
- voyeurism
- panties pulled down
- public nudity
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- debauchery
- woman in jeopardy
- leg spreading
- lasciviousness
- torn panties
- sexual assault
- underwear
- flashback
- gynecological exam
- female lawyer
- plea bargain
- gang rape
- playing pinball
- scorpion tattoo
- female frontal nudity
- female topless nudity
- scene of the crime
- misogyny
- inspired by a true story
- rapist
- astrological chart
- smoking marijuana
- prison visit
- testifying in court
- vanity license plate
- voyeur
- white panties
- violence against a woman
- scantily clad female
- pool table
- search warrant
- felony
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- innocence
- obscene finger gesture
- police
- watching tv
- machismo
The Accused Cast
Jodie Foster leads the cast, with Kelly McGillis and Terry David Mulligan. Directed by Jonathan Kaplan; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Jonathan Kaplan
Also Starring in The Accused
· 6 moreMore from Jonathan Kaplan
More films directed by Jonathan Kaplan, best-rated first: Heart Like a Wheel, Over the Edge, Unlawful Entry and Project X.
The Accused Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Accused 65 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 65 Metascore
User score 7.9
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TMDB 70% User score
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The Accused Plot Summary
What happens in The Accused 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
The gripping and controversial drama The Accused (1988) delves into the harrowing realities of sexual assault, opening with a suspenseful atmosphere set outside a bar known as The Mill, located along the highways of Washington. The scene transitions from the normalcy of nightlife to a crescendo of chaos, as the anguished cries of Sarah Tobias, portrayed by the talented Jodie Foster, echo hauntingly as she escapes from the bar in sheer terror after enduring a horrific gang rape perpetrated by three men amidst a crowd.
Full summary
The whole story of The Accused, scene by scene
The Accused Box Office
The Accused grossed $32.1 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$32.1M
- US & Canada
- $32.1M
The Accused Awards & Nominations
The Accused won 1 Oscar, including Actress in a Leading Role. Its biggest night was the Oscars 1989, with 1 win from 1 nomination.
1 win3 nominations3 ceremonies
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BAFTA 1990 1 nomination- Nominated Best Actress in a Leading Role – Jodie Foster
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Oscars 1989 1 win · 1 nomination- Won Actress in a Leading Role – Jodie Foster
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Golden Globes 1989 1 nomination- Nominated Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama (Actress) – Jodie Foster
The Accused Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer The Accused - Trailer
How Well Do You Know The Accused?
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 the name of the bar where the incident takes place?
Cars in The Accused
9 cars on screen, including the 1975 Chevrolet Camaro and the 1986 Ford Taurus.
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1975 Chevrolet Camaro Main role -
1986 Ford Taurus Main role -
1966 Ford Mustang Minor role -
1973 GMC C-Series Minor role
The Accused Also Known As
26 alternative titles, including “Sotto accusa” and “Angeklagt”.
- Also known as
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- Sotto accusa
- Angeklagt
- Les Accusés
- Acusados
- Anklagad
- Обвиняемые
- A vádlottak
- 暴劫梨花
- Os Acusados
- Znásilnění
- הנאשמים
- Sanık
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- Οι κατηγορούμενοι
- 告発の行方
- Anklaget
- Обвинената
- Oskarżeni
- 피고인
- Znásilnenie
- 控訴
- متهم
- Обвинувачені
- Acusats
- Acuzații
- ฉันไม่ยอม
- Appel à la justice
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The Accused FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of The Accused, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Accused?
The Accused runs 1 hour 51 minutes (111 minutes).
When was The Accused released?
The Accused was released on October 14, 1988.
Who directed The Accused?
The Accused was directed by Jonathan Kaplan.
More films by Jonathan Kaplan Who is in the cast of The Accused?
The Accused stars Jodie Foster, Kelly McGillis and Terry David Mulligan, among 10 credited actors.
How much did The Accused make at the box office?
The Accused grossed $32.1 million worldwide.
How is The Accused rated?
The Accused has 65 on Metacritic and 70% on TMDB.
What awards did The Accused win?
The Accused won 1 award from 3 nominations, including Actress in a Leading Role at the Oscars 1989.
Does The Accused have a post-credit scene?
No. The Accused has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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