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Homicide

Seen it?

1991 | 101 min | Drama, Crime, Mystery, Thriller

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (91% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 6.3 out of 10 from audiences and a box office loss. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for crime-drama fans and anyone who likes to be kept guessing. If you loved Shadow of a Doubt or Laura, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Tense, dark and gritty.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 41 min.
What might put you off
Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

While investigating the ruthless murder of an elderly woman, a Jewish police detective unravels a bizarre conspiracy involving a Zionist organization.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    91% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.3 out of 10

  • AwardsBelow par

    1 win and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $3 million worldwide on a $11 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 30K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by David Mamet

  • Joe MantegnaBob Gold
  • William H. MacyTim Sullivan
  • Natalija NogulichChava
  • Ving RhamesRandolph
  • Vincent GuastaferroLieutenant Senna
  • Rebecca PidgeonMs. Klein
  • J.J. JohnstonJilly Curran
  • Jack WallaceFrank
  • Lionel Mark SmithCharlie Olcott
  • Adolph MallBenjamin