---
title: "Above Suspicion"
year: 2019
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/above-suspicion-2019"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 421473
imdb_id: null
status: "Unknown"
community_rating: 5.9
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Above Suspicion (2019) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/above-suspicion-2019

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Above Suspicion is a film first released in 2019. Catalogued under Thriller, Crime, Action.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An FBI rookie’s affair in rural Kentucky spirals into tragedy."

### Why Watch
- Based on a real FBI case
- Appalachian mountain setting provides atmosphere
- Directed by Phillip Noyce

### Caveats & Content Note
- The film’s grim tone and violence may be heavy for some viewers
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains violent and disturbing themes, making it appropriate for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: thriller, crime, dark, tense

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Is 'Above Suspicion' based on a true story?
Yes, it dramatizes the real-life FBI case involving the murder of Susan Smith as recounted in Joe Sharkey's book.

### Q: Who directed the 2019 film?
The film was directed by Phillip Noyce.

### Q: What genre best describes the movie?
It is classified as a crime thriller with action elements.

### Q: Where does the film take place?
The narrative is set in an Appalachian mountain town in Kentucky.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately 1 hour and 44 minutes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Above Suspicion — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/421473)
- [Above Suspicion (2019 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Above_Suspicion_(2019_film))
- [Above Suspicion: Silent Scream (2012) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/322450-above-suspicion-silent-scream/prehled/)
- [Above Suspicion 67% (2009) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/385179-above-suspicion)
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