The Usual Suspects_
OSCAR WINNER
"Five criminals. One line up. No coincidence."
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.
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
The Usual Suspects earned $23.3M worldwide on a $6.0M budget — a 288% return on investment.
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Year context
The Usual Suspects was released 31 years ago in 1995.
CAST (20)
Stephen Baldwin
McManus
Gabriel Byrne
Keaton
Benicio del Toro
Fenster
Kevin Pollak
Hockney
Kevin Spacey
Verbal
Chazz Palminteri
Dave Kujan
Pete Postlethwaite
Kobayashi
Suzy Amis
Edie Finneran
Giancarlo Esposito
Jack Baer
Dan Hedaya
Jeff Rabin
Paul Bartel
Smuggler
Carl Bressler
Saul Berg
Phillipe Simon
Fortier
Jack Shearer
Renault
Christine Estabrook
Dr. Plummer
Clark Gregg
Dr. Walters
MH
Morgan Hunter
Arkosh Kovash
KD
Ken Daly
Translator
Michelle Clunie
Sketch Artist
Louis Lombardi
Strausz
CREW
Director
Writer
BOX OFFICE
$6.0M
Budget
$23.3M
Revenue
+288%
ROI
BLOCKBUSTER
Verdict
STUDIOS (1)
PolyGram Filmed Entertainment
AWARDS (4)
G
Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay
1996
WON
G
Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor
1996
WON
B
National Board of Review Award for Best Cast
1995
WON
B
National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
WON
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
106 min (1h 46m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
8.2/10 (11,146 votes)
Popularity
13
Budget
$6,000,000
Box Office
$23,300,000
Profit
+$17,300,000
IMDB
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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.
How long is The Usual Suspects?
The Usual Suspects has a runtime of 106 minutes (1h 46m).
Who directed The Usual Suspects?
The Usual Suspects was directed by Bryan Singer.
Who stars in The Usual Suspects?
The cast of The Usual Suspects includes Stephen Baldwin, Gabriel Byrne, Benicio del Toro, Kevin Pollak, Kevin Spacey.
How much did The Usual Suspects make at the box office?
The Usual Suspects earned $23,300,000 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $6,000,000.
What is the rating of The Usual Suspects?
The Usual Suspects has a rating of 8.2 out of 10 based on 11,146 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Drama
Crime
Thriller
KEYWORDS (17)
new york city
robbery
relatives
heist
flashback
police corruption
whodunit
los angeles, california
theft
criminal
criminal mastermind
cargo ship
mind game
neo-noir
mystery villain
pretentious
rashomon effect
