---
title: "Suspect X"
year: 2008
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/suspect-x-2008"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 42341
imdb_id: null
status: "Unknown"
community_rating: 7.6
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Suspect X (2008) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/suspect-x-2008

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Suspect X is a film first released in 2008. Catalogued under Crime, Drama, Mystery.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A detective unravels a murder with only faint clues against an apparently perfect alibi."

### Why Watch
- Adaptation of a celebrated novel
- Intricate puzzle that rewards careful watching

### Caveats & Content Note
- The deliberate pacing may test viewers seeking fast action
- Tone & Suitability: The film features a murder investigation and tense detective work, suitable for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: mystery, thriller, slow-burn, investigative

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What genre is the film?
It is a Japanese crime, drama, and mystery thriller.

### Q: When was it released?
It premiered in Japan on 10 April 2008.

### Q: Who directed the film?
The film was directed by Hiroshi Nishitani.

### Q: What is the source material?
It is based on the novel The Devotion of Suspect X.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately 2 hours and 8 minutes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Suspect X — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/42341)
- [Suspect X - Wikipedia](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suspect_X)
- [Suspect X - Film (2008) - SensCritique](http://www.senscritique.com/film/suspect_x/413854)
- [Suspect X (2008) - Video Detective](https://www.videodetective.com/movie/suspect-x-46533)
- [Suspect X - Alchetron, The Free Social Encyclopedia](https://alchetron.com/Suspect-X)
- [Suspect X | Film 2008 | Moviepilot](https://www.moviepilot.de/movies/suspect-x)

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