# The Usual Suspects (1995) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/the-usual-suspects-1995/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-23

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 84% |
| Critic Score | 87% |
| Audience Score | 89% |
| Metascore | 81/100 |
| Letterboxd | 4/5 |
| IMDb | 8.5/10 |
| Director | Bryan Singer |
| Genres | Drama, Crime, Thriller |
| Runtime | 106 min |

## Quick answer

The Usual Suspects (1995) earns a 84% Celluloid Score — Recommended. IMDb Top 250 #49 (8.5/10) — The Usual Suspects remains one of the most highly rated films of all time. Metascore 81/100. Directed by Bryan Singer.

## Critics consensus

IMDb Top 250 #49 (8.5/10) — The Usual Suspects remains one of the most highly rated films of all time.

## Synopsis

Held in an L.A. interrogation room, Verbal Kint attempts to convince the feds that a mythic crime lord, Keyser Soze, not only exists, but was also responsible for drawing him and his four partners into a multi-million dollar heist that ended with an explosion in San Pedro harbor – leaving few survivors. Verbal lures his interrogators with an incredible story of the crime lord's almost supernatural prowess.

## Cast

Stephen Baldwin, Gabriel Byrne, Benicio del Toro, Kevin Pollak, Kevin Spacey, Chazz Palminteri, Pete Postlethwaite, Suzy Amis, Giancarlo Esposito, Dan Hedaya

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is The Usual Suspects worth watching?**
The Usual Suspects holds a 84% Celluloid Score. IMDb Top 250 #49 (8.5/10) — The Usual Suspects remains one of the most highly rated films of all time.

**What is The Usual Suspects about?**
Held in an L.A. interrogation room, Verbal Kint attempts to convince the feds that a mythic crime lord, Keyser Soze, not only exists, but was also responsible for drawing him and his four partners into a multi-million dollar heist that ended with an explosion in San Pedro harbor – leaving few survivors. Verbal lures his interrogators with an incredible story of the crime lord's almost supernatural prowess.

**Who directed The Usual Suspects?**
The Usual Suspects (1995) was directed by Bryan Singer.

**What is the Celluloid Score of The Usual Suspects?**
84% — the average of five public sources: critics 87%, audience 89%, Metascore 81/100, Letterboxd 4/5, and IMDb 8.5/10.

**Where can I watch The Usual Suspects?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the The Usual Suspects page for current options.

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