The Usual Suspects (1995): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Usual Suspects is a 1995 mystery thriller directed by Bryan Singer, starring Gabriel Byrne, Kevin Spacey and Chazz Palminteri. It runs 1 hour 46 minutes and earned $23.3 million worldwide on a $6 million budget. It won 2 Oscars, including Actor in a Supporting Role and Writing (Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen), and 6 awards in all. Critics gave it 76 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.9/10.
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- Runtime
- 1h 46m (106 min)
- Director
- Bryan Singer
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Gramercy Pictures (I)
- Budget
- $6M
- After the credits
- Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
What Is The Usual Suspects About?
The premise of The Usual Suspects without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A seemingly minor heist in San Pedro draws a diverse group of criminals together, pulling them into a dangerous conspiracy linked to the mysterious and legendary crime boss, Keyser Söze. As they navigate a complex series of events involving a ship, a massacre, and a powerful lawyer, con artist Verbal Kint recounts their story to a federal agent. However, the narrative becomes increasingly convoluted, blurring the lines between truth and fabrication and culminating in a stunning twist that challenges the agent’s perception of reality.
The Usual Suspects Themes & Keywords
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The Usual Suspects Cast
Gabriel Byrne leads the cast, with Kevin Spacey and Chazz Palminteri. Directed by Bryan Singer.
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Director Bryan Singer
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The Usual Suspects Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Usual Suspects 76 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.9/10.
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IMDb 7.9 /10
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Metacritic 76 Metascore
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TMDB 82% User score
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The Usual Suspects Plot Summary
What happens in The Usual Suspects from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Career criminal Dean Keaton finds himself gravely wounded aboard a ship berthed in San Pedro Bay, engaging in a fateful confrontation with a shadowy figure known only as Keyser. This eerie encounter ends with Keaton’s demise when he is shot and the ship is set ablaze. The subsequent day, law enforcement discovers a macabre scene: 27 bodies and only two survivors, Arkosh Kovash, a Hungarian mobster suffering from severe burns, and the physically impaired con artist, Roger “Verbal” Kint. U.S. Customs agent Dave Kujan arrives from New York City to interrogate Verbal in a makeshift office of LAPD sergeant Jeff Rabin, while FBI agent Jack Baer investigates Kovács’ condition. Through Verbal’s flashback narration, the tangled web of events leading to the ship incident is unraveled.
Full summary
The whole story of The Usual Suspects, scene by scene
The Usual Suspects Box Office & Budget
The Usual Suspects grossed $23.3 million worldwide on a $6 million budget, 3.9 times what it cost.
Worldwide gross
$23.3M
3.9× its budget
- US & Canada
- $23.3M
- Budget
- $6M
The Usual Suspects Awards & Nominations
The Usual Suspects won 2 Oscars, including Actor in a Supporting Role and Writing (Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen), and 6 awards in all. Its biggest night was the Spirit Awards 1996, with 2 wins from 3 nominations.
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Spirit Awards 1996 2 wins · 3 nominations- Won Best Screenplay – Christopher McQuarrie
- Won Best Supporting Male – Benicio Del Toro
- Nominated Best Cinematography
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Oscars 1996 2 wins · 2 nominations- Won Actor in a Supporting Role – Kevin Spacey
- Won Writing (Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen) – Christopher McQuarrie
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BAFTA 1996 1 win · 2 nominations- Won Best Original Screenplay
- Nominated Best Film
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Saturn Awards 1996 1 win · 1 nomination- Won Best Music
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Actor Awards (SAG) 1996 1 nomination- Nominated Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role – Kevin Spacey
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Golden Globes 1996 1 nomination- Nominated Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Musical or Comedy (Supporting Actor) – Kevin Spacey
The Usual Suspects Trailers & Videos
6 videos: 3 trailers and 3 featurettes.
- Trailer Original Trailer
- Trailer Official Sizzle
- Featurette Kevin Spacey Wins Supporting Actor: 1996 Oscars
- Featurette Christopher McQuarrie winning an Oscar® for "Usual Suspects"
How Well Do You Know The Usual Suspects?
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 shadowy figure who kills Dean Keaton?
Cars in The Usual Suspects
38 cars on screen, including the 1984 Dodge Diplomat and the 1976 Cadillac Eldorado.
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1985 Chevrolet Chevy Van Minor role
The Usual Suspects Also Known As
41 alternative titles, including “Обычные подозреваемые” and “刺激驚爆點”.
- Also known as
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- Обычные подозреваемые
- 刺激驚爆點
- Підозрілі особи
- 非常嫌疑犯
- 유주얼 서스펙트
- Sospechosos habituales
- 嫌疑惯犯
- Podozriví
- De misstänkta
- 普通嫌疑犯
- Epäillyt
- ユージュアル・サスペクツ：1995
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- Die üblichen Verdächtigen
- Obvyklí podezřelí
- I soliti sospetti
- Os Suspeitos do Costume
- Olağan Şüpheliler
- Подозрительные лица
- Közönséges bűnözők
- Podejrzani
- ปล้นไม่ให้จับได้
- Συνήθεις Ύποπτοι
- Privedite osumnjičene
- החשוד המיידי
- Обичайните заподозрени
- ユージュアル・サスペクツ
- Suspecti de serviciu
- Suspects de convenance
- Звичайні підозрювані
- Os Suspeitos
- Osumljenih pet
- De Mistenkte
- Zvyčajní podozriví
- Дежурни кривци
- مظنونین همیشگی
- Įprasti įtariamieji
- Los sospechosos de siempre
- المشتبه بهم المعتادين
- Những Kẻ Đáng Ngờ, ძირითადი ეჭვმიტანილები
- Sospitosos habituals
- Tavalised kahtlusalused
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The Usual Suspects FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of The Usual Suspects, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Usual Suspects?
The Usual Suspects runs 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).
When was The Usual Suspects released?
The Usual Suspects was released on August 16, 1995.
Who directed The Usual Suspects?
The Usual Suspects was directed by Bryan Singer.
More films by Bryan Singer Who is in the cast of The Usual Suspects?
The Usual Suspects stars Gabriel Byrne, Kevin Spacey and Chazz Palminteri.
How much did The Usual Suspects make at the box office?
The Usual Suspects grossed $23.3 million worldwide on a budget of $6 million.
How is The Usual Suspects rated?
The Usual Suspects has 7.9/10 on IMDb, 76 on Metacritic and 82% on TMDB.
What awards did The Usual Suspects win?
The Usual Suspects won 6 awards from 10 nominations, including Best Screenplay at the Spirit Awards 1996.
Does The Usual Suspects have a post-credit scene?
Yes. The Usual Suspects has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.
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