Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Mild
- paranoid
- claustrophobic
- sensual
- late night thriller viewing
- 1990s movie night
What critics said
Critics broadly viewed the film as a predictable and relatively low-tension legal erotic thriller, though some found its performances and premise engaging.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Jennifer's attorney-client obligations prevent her from freely disclosing David's disturbing revelations while she investigates him.
David exploits Jennifer's legal role, personal boundaries, and fear to control the defense relationship.
Jennifer's reputation, law practice, friends, and physical safety become vulnerable as David makes their relationship appear illicit.
The narrative places Jennifer's investigation and confrontation with David within sleek professional and judicial environments.
Films like Guilty as Sin, and why
Basic Instinct
erotic thriller built around manipulation, sexual provocation, and escalating personal danger
The Client
legal thriller combining courtroom strategy with a threatening criminal defendant
Cape Fear
psychological crime thriller about a seemingly respectable man concealing dangerous intentions
Movie Details
- Director
- Sidney Lumet
- Release Date
- 1993-06-04
- Runtime
- 107 min
- Rating
- 5.7 / 10 (153)
Cast
- Rebecca De Mornay
- Don Johnson
- Stephen Lang
- Jack Warden
- Dana Ivey
- Ron White
- Norma Dell'Agnese
- Sean McCann
- Luis Guzmán
- Robert Kennedy
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Guilty as Sin about?
- An ambitious defense attorney risks her career and safety when a charming murder suspect turns legal privilege into a weapon of psychological control.
- What is Guilty as Sin like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Guilty as Sin as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Guilty as Sin violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Guilty as Sin as mild.
- What did critics think of Guilty as Sin?
- Critics broadly viewed the film as a predictable and relatively low-tension legal erotic thriller, though some found its performances and premise engaging.
- Which films are like Guilty as Sin?
- Films with a similar feel include Basic Instinct, The Client, and Cape Fear.
- How long is Guilty as Sin?
- Guilty as Sin runs 107 minutes.
- Where can I watch Guilty as Sin?
- In United States, Guilty as Sin is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
