Accused: The Karen Read Story

2026 1h 28m EN

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7.8

BANGER

★7.8TMDB · 4

DramaMysteryTV Movie

Synopsis

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When police officer John O'Keefe is found dead, his girlfriend, Karen Read, is charged in connection with his death. What begins as a shocking tragedy quickly ignites a firestorm that captures national attention as Karen fights to clear her name.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Katie Cassidy
Karen Read
Luke Humphrey
John O'Keefe
Sebastien Roberts
Alan Jackson
Kurt Evans
David Yanetti
Ryan Robbins
Prosecutor Lally
Terence Hayman
Sheridan
David Russell James
Forensic Expert Green
Jason O. Johnson
Brian Albert

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Linda-Lisa Hayter
Writers: Gregory Small, Richard Blaney
Languages: English
Countries: Canada

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RUNTIME

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88 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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2 / 7

ERA

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Released this year — you're seeing it while it's still in the cultural conversation.

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3 / 7

AWARDS

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Directed by Linda-Lisa Hayter, shot by Adam Sliwinski. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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4 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Editor Simon Davidson shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Katie Cassidy and Luke Humphrey and Sebastien Roberts carry the top of the cast.

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6 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt39328225 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 4 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Linda-Lisa Hayter directs. Adam Sliwinski behind the camera. Simon Davidson cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Canada. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

188 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released this year — you're seeing it while it's still in the cultural conversation.
3Directed by Linda-Lisa Hayter, shot by Adam Sliwinski. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Editor Simon Davidson shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Katie Cassidy and Luke Humphrey and Sebastien Roberts carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt39328225 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 4 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.