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Someone to Watch Over Me

  • 19871987
  • K-16K-16
  • 1h 46m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
11K
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POPULARITY
12,491
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Mimi Rogers and Tom Berenger in Someone to Watch Over Me (1987)
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Play trailer1:50
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CrimeDramaRomance

A married New York cop falls for the socialite murder witness he's been assigned to protect.A married New York cop falls for the socialite murder witness he's been assigned to protect.A married New York cop falls for the socialite murder witness he's been assigned to protect.

IMDb RATING
6.1/10
11K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
12,491
2
  • Director
    • Ridley Scott
  • Writers
    • Howard Franklin
    • Danilo Bach(uncredited)
    • David Seltzer(uncredited)
  • Stars
    • Tom Berenger
    • Mimi Rogers
    • Lorraine Bracco
Top credits
  • Director
    • Ridley Scott
  • Writers
    • Howard Franklin
    • Danilo Bach(uncredited)
    • David Seltzer(uncredited)
  • Stars
    • Tom Berenger
    • Mimi Rogers
    • Lorraine Bracco
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 56User reviews
    • 39Critic reviews
    • 55Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 nominations

    Videos1

    Someone to Watch Over Me
    Trailer 1:50
    Someone to Watch Over Me

    Photos92

    Mimi Rogers and Tom Berenger in Someone to Watch Over Me (1987)
    Mimi Rogers and Tom Berenger in Someone to Watch Over Me (1987)
    Someone to Watch Over Me (1987)
    Mimi Rogers and Tom Berenger in Someone to Watch Over Me (1987)
    Mimi Rogers and Tom Berenger in Someone to Watch Over Me (1987)
    Mimi Rogers and Tom Berenger in Someone to Watch Over Me (1987)
    Mimi Rogers and Tom Berenger in Someone to Watch Over Me (1987)
    Mimi Rogers and Tom Berenger in Someone to Watch Over Me (1987)
    Mimi Rogers and Tom Berenger in Someone to Watch Over Me (1987)
    Mimi Rogers and Tom Berenger in Someone to Watch Over Me (1987)
    Mimi Rogers and Tom Berenger in Someone to Watch Over Me (1987)
    Mimi Rogers and Tom Berenger in Someone to Watch Over Me (1987)

    Top cast

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    Tom Berenger
    Tom Berenger
    • Mike Keegan
    Mimi Rogers
    Mimi Rogers
    • Claire Gregory
    Lorraine Bracco
    Lorraine Bracco
    • Ellie Keegan
    Jerry Orbach
    Jerry Orbach
    • Lt. Garber
    John Rubinstein
    John Rubinstein
    • Neil Steinhart
    Andreas Katsulas
    Andreas Katsulas
    • Joey Venza
    Tony DiBenedetto
    • T.J.
    • (as Tony Di Benedetto)
    James E. Moriarty
    • Koontz
    • (as James Moriarty)
    Mark Moses
    Mark Moses
    • Win Hockings
    Daniel Hugh Kelly
    Daniel Hugh Kelly
    • Scotty
    Harley Cross
    Harley Cross
    • Tommy
    Joanne Baron
    Joanne Baron
    • Helen Greening
    Anthony Bishop
    • Waiter
    David Berman
    • Cop #1
    Sharon K. Brecke
    • Bimbo
    • (as Sharon Brecke)
    Peter Carew
    • Doorman
    Christopher Cass
    Christopher Cass
    • Rookie Cop
    Jim Paul Eilers
    • Sparks
    • Director
      • Ridley Scott
    • Writers
      • Howard Franklin
      • Danilo Bach(uncredited)
      • David Seltzer(uncredited)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      First major role in a cinema movie for actress Lorraine Bracco.
    • Goofs
      The newspaper which Mike is carrying on his way to his first shift guarding Claire has the word "SUPERMEN!" on the back page. He is carrying an identical newspaper three or four days later.
    • Quotes

      [last lines]

      Det. Mike Keegan: I want to come home.

      Ellie Keegan: God...

      Det. Mike Keegan: I do love ya, Ellie.

      Ellie Keegan: I love you, too, Michael.

    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert & the Movies: Surrender/Someone to Watch Over Me/Dancers/House of Games/Maurice (1987)
    • Soundtracks
      Someone to Watch Over Me
      Written by George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin

      Performed and Arranged by Sting

      Courtesy of A&M Records

    User reviews56

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    Featured review
    8/10
    So powerful yet so underrated
    How has Tom Berenger slipped out of the view of Hollywood? This man is a real talent, who conveys the confusion and pathos of an untenable situation with passion, conviction and realism.

    Scott makes the tension palpable, and the supporting cast is so well rounded that IMHO it makes one of the best ever cinematic experiences. Mimi Rogers puts in a credible performance as a tortured socialite and the thrill of the chase makes for some startling and real scenes which keep you on the edge of your seat. If you want great entertainment without the hugest cerebral challenge (!) this is a fab way to spend an evening.
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    • ronah
    • Oct 21, 2008

    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 29, 1988 (Finland)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Sony Movie Channel (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • I skuggan av ett mord
    • Filming locations
      • Forest Hills, Queens, New York City, New York, USA
    • Production company
      • Columbia Pictures
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $12,800,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $10,278,549
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $2,908,796
      • Oct 12, 1987
    • Gross worldwide
      • $10,278,549
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 46 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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