---
title: "Casualties"
year: 1997
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/casualties-1997"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 197626
imdb_id: "tt0118827"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 85
community_rating: 6.8
vote_count: 10
content_rating: "R"
---

# Casualties (1997) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/casualties-1997

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Casualties is a 1997 drama and thriller directed by Alex Graves and starring Caroline Goodall, Mark Harmon, Michael Beach, and Jon Gries. The film follows a woman who is tormented by an abusive and sadistic husband and desperately searches for a way to escape her predicament.

She discovers a potential solution in her cooking class when she encounters a man who is an even greater sadistic psychopath, prompting her to hatch a plan for him to kill her husband. Released in the United States on August 25, 1998, the R-rated film has a runtime of one hour and twenty-five minutes.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A desperate woman plots to have an even more sadistic psychopath eliminate her abusive husband."

### Why Watch
- Features a tense narrative about escaping an abusive marriage through dangerous means.
- Brings together an ensemble cast including Caroline Goodall, Mark Harmon, Michael Beach, and Jon Gries.
- Features a concise runtime of one hour and twenty-five minutes.

### Caveats & Content Note
- The plot involves severe themes of abuse and sadistic behavior that may not suit all viewers.
- Tone & Suitability: The tone is dark and suspenseful, moving briskly across a runtime of one hour and twenty-five minutes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #abusive-marriage, #cooking-class-setting, #desperate-plight, #dark-plot, #psychological-thriller, #suspenseful-drama

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel | Fawesome | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Tubi TV | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Alex Graves
- **Networks / Studios**: Trimark Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Caroline Goodall** as *Annie Summers*
- **Mark Harmon** as *Tommy Nance*
- **Michael Beach** as *Clark Cooper*
- **Jon Gries** as *Bill Summers*
- **John Diehl** as *Polito*
- **Lisa Darr** as *Beth*
- **Jennifer Joan Taylor** as *Teacher*
- **Alex Paen** as *Newscaster*
- **Blake Lindsley** as *Waitress*
- **Kelly Bennett** as *Julie*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where to stream Casualties (1997)?
Streaming availability can be checked on platforms like The Movie Database (TMDB) under the watch now section.

### Q: Is Casualties (1997) worth watching?
It offers a tight thriller narrative with a runtime of one hour and twenty-five minutes directed by Alex Graves.

### Q: What is the runtime or binge duration?
The film has a total runtime of one hour and twenty-five minutes.

### Q: Are there essential episodes to watch?
Casualties is a feature film rather than a television series, so it is viewed in a single sitting.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Casualties — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/197626)
- [Casualties (1997) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/197626-casualties/cast)
- [Casualties (1997) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0118827/)
- [Casualties (1997) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/casualties/credits)
- [‎Casualties (1997) directed by Alex Graves • Reviews, film ...](https://letterboxd.com/film/casualties/cast/)
- [Casualties - Full Cast & Crew - TV Guide](https://www.tvguide.com/movies/casualties/cast/2000345086/)

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