Someone to Watch over Me (1987)

82% of critics liked it
(17 reviews)
37% of users liked it
(4,056 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

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Rating, Runtime: R, 1 hr. 47 min.
Directed By: Ridley Scott
Genres: Drama, Action & Adventure, Mystery & Suspense

In Theaters: Oct 9, 1987 Wide
On DVD: Aug 28, 2001
Studio: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment

Critic Reviews

Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com
A guilty pleasure: Ridley Scott's fourth film is a minor work, a semi-effective combo of cop thriller and erotic noir melodrama, but it has nice visual style and the perfromances by Tom Berenger, Mimi Rogers and especially Lorraine Barcco are likable.
Clint Morris, Moviehole
A riveting piece of cinema....Berenger at his dependable best
Scott Weinberg, eFilmCritic.com
Scott's visual prowess overwhelms a paper-thin premise.
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice
A top-drawer romantic thriller.
Ken Hanke, Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)
Stylish, but aburd.
Brian Mckay, eFilmCritic.com
Intriguing cop thriller, with Lorraine Bracco stealing the show as the tough cop's wife.

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AJ V

A predictable thriller romance type story, the actors are okay, and overall the movie is okay, not good or bad, just okay.
Tim S

A Ridley Scott 'director for hire' film, but I enjoyed it.
xGary X

Run of the mill 80s thriller, notable only for the nice visuals from Ridley Scott. The opening shot of the Chrysler building has been ripped off mercilessly ever since.
Donna D

Great thriller by Ridley Scott. My ever favorite actor Tom Berenger stars with Mimi Rogers in this classic thriller of a newly promoted Detective that is hired to protect a rich and beautiful witness due to her witnessing a murder. Keeps you on the edge of your seat and guessing… More
Great thriller by Ridley Scott. My ever favorite actor Tom Berenger stars with Mimi Rogers in this classic thriller of a newly promoted Detective that is hired to protect a rich and beautiful witness due to her witnessing a murder. Keeps you on the edge of your seat and guessing what's going to happen next. A good one.

Cast

            Tom Berenger as Mike Keegan

            Mimi Rogers as Claire Gregory

            Lorraine Bracco as Ellie Keegan

            Jerry Orbach as Lt. Garber

            John Rubinstein as Neil Steinhart

            Andreas Katsulas as Joey Venza

            Tony di Benedetto as T.J.

            James E. Moriarty as Koontz

            Mark Moses as Win Hockings

            Harley Cross as Tommy Keegan

            Joanne Baron as Helen Greening

            David Berman as Cop #1

            Anthony Bishop as Waiter

            Peter Carew as Doorman

            Mary Gillis as Mary the Maid

            Billy Kane as Brooklyn

            Jack McGee as Bartender

            Meg Mundy as Antonia

            Harlan Cary Poe as Killer

            Marilyn Rockafellow as Marge

            Harvey Vernon as Giddings

            Sharon K. Brecke as Bimbo

            Christopher Cass as Rookie Cop

            Jim Paul Eilers as Sparks

            Susi Gilder as Pretty Young Thing

            Helen Labros as Bet Benefactress

            Jeff Nielsen as Tie Salesman

            Helen Tran as Vietnamese Girl

            Mark Voland as Plainclothesman

            Joy Todd
            
            Daniel Hugh Kelly as Scotty
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