Someone to Watch over Me (1987)
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76% of critics liked it
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38% of users liked it
(4,180 ratings)
Someone to Watch Over Me, a mystery thriller directed by Ridley Scott is the story of a police officer who falls in love with the woman he is hired to protect and the effect of this affair on his marriage and his life. Claire (Mimi Rogers) an extremely wealthy socialite is the sole witness to a mob… More Someone to Watch Over Me, a mystery thriller directed by Ridley Scott is the story of a police officer who falls in love with the woman he is hired to protect and the effect of this affair on his marriage and his life. Claire (Mimi Rogers) an extremely wealthy socialite is the sole witness to a mob murder and is in great danger. Mike (Tom Berenger), a happily married NYC police officer is assigned to protect her and takes up residence in her foyer while she waits to testify. A romance develops between the unlikely couple which threatens Mike's marriage to Ellie (Lorraine Bracco). All of this sounds more exciting than it is, and while the film fails to generate much suspense, the love story and Mike's dilemma are interesting. All the performances are excellent, particularly that of Bracco as the no-nonsense wife. The score is exceptional and the photography and set decoration are all fine. Someone to Watch Over Me is a fine police thriller and love story. ~ Linda Rasmussen, Rovi
- Directed By
- Ridley Scott
- Genres
- Drama, Action & Adventure, Mystery & Suspense
R,
- In Theaters
- Oct 9, 1987 Wide
- Studio
- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Critic Reviews
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Jonathan Rosenbaum, Chicago Reader
Even though the movie doesn't leave much of a residue, it looks terrific while you're watching it: Manhattan has seldom appeared as glitzy or as glamorous.
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Michael Wilmington, Los Angeles Times
Illogical, flawed or forced thrillers are all too common. Ones that knock your eyes out are rare.
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Variety Staff, Variety
A stylish and romantic police thriller which manages, through the sleek direction of Ridley Scott and persuasive ensemble performances, to triumph over several hard-to-swallow plot developments.
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Derek Adams, Time Out
Most of New York, indoors and out, looks about as good as the Chrysler Building in Scott's gleaming fusion of eternal triangle and killer-on-the-loose.
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Vincent Canby, New York Times
Howard Franklin's screenplay plays less like a feature film than like the pilot for a failed television series about New York policemen.
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Cast
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Tom Berenger
as Mike Keegan
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Mimi Rogers
as Claire Gregory
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Lorraine Bracco
as Ellie Keegan
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Jerry Orbach
as Lt. Garber
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John Rubinstein
as Neil Steinhart
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Andreas Katsulas
as Joey Venza
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Tony di Benedetto
as T.J.
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James E. Moriarty
as Koontz
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Mark Moses
as Win Hockings
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Harley Cross
as Tommy Keegan
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Joanne Baron
as Helen Greening
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David Berman
as Cop #1
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Anthony Bishop
as Waiter
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Peter Carew
as Doorman
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Mary Gillis
as Mary the Maid
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Billy Kane
as Brooklyn
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Jack McGee
as Bartender
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Meg Mundy
as Antonia
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Harlan Cary Poe
as Killer
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Marilyn Rockafellow
as Marge
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Harvey Vernon
as Giddings
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Sharon K. Brecke
as Bimbo
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Christopher Cass
as Rookie Cop
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Jim Paul Eilers
as Sparks
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Susi Gilder
as Pretty Young Thing
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Helen Labros
as Bet Benefactress
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Jeff Nielsen
as Tie Salesman
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Helen Tran
as Vietnamese Girl
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Mark Voland
as Plainclothesman
- Joy Todd
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Daniel Hugh Kelly
as Scotty
