Crimes and Misdemeanors (1989)
Kernel Score: 85% · 937 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Crime
Released: 1989-10-13
Runtime: 104 minutes
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US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
A renowned ophthalmologist is desperate to cut off an adulterous relationship…which ends up in murder; and a frustrated documentary filmmaker woos an attractive television producer while making a film about her insufferably self-centered boss.
Crimes and Misdemeanors parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that this PG-13 drama-comedy centers on an adulterous affair that escalates to murder.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Includes a murder-for-hire plot, though depicted more through drama than graphic violence.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Some — Adultery and a mistress relationship are central to the plot.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Woody Allen as Cliff Stern
- Martin Landau as Judah Rosenthal
- Mia Farrow as Halley Reed
- Alan Alda as Lester
- Anjelica Huston as Dolores Paley
- Joanna Gleason as Wendy Stern
- Sam Waterston as Ben
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- Jenny Nichols as Jenny
- Caroline Aaron as Barbara
Crimes and Misdemeanors FAQ
Is Crimes and Misdemeanors good?
Crimes and Misdemeanors has an 85% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 937 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Crimes and Misdemeanors?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, YouTube Free and Tubi and rent it from Fandango At Home.
Is Crimes and Misdemeanors OK for kids?
Crimes and Misdemeanors is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that this PG-13 drama-comedy centers on an adulterous affair that escalates to murder.
What movies are like Crimes and Misdemeanors?
If you liked Crimes and Misdemeanors, try Manhattan, Anatomy of a Murder, The Killer and Blood Simple.