Sudden Impact
When a young rape victim takes justice into her own hands and becomes a serial killer, it's up to Dirty Harry Callahan, on suspension from the SFPD, to bring her to justice.
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Not on a subscription service in the United States yet. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
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Sudden Impact 1983 TV trailer
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Frequently asked questions about Sudden Impact
Where can I watch Sudden Impact in the United States?
Sudden Impact is not on a subscription streaming service in the United States at the moment, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
What are the ratings for Sudden Impact?
Sudden Impact scores 6.6 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Sudden Impact?
Sudden Impact stars Clint Eastwood, Sondra Locke, Pat Hingle, Bradford Dillman, and Paul Drake. Clint Eastwood is the director.
How long is Sudden Impact?
Sudden Impact runs 1h 57m (117 minutes).
When did Sudden Impact come out?
Sudden Impact was released on December 8, 1983.
Which studio made Sudden Impact?
Sudden Impact was produced by Warner Bros. Pictures and Malpaso Productions in the United States.
What was the budget for Sudden Impact?
Sudden Impact was made on a budget of $22,000,000.
How much did Sudden Impact make at the box office?
Sudden Impact grossed $150,000,000 worldwide, against a budget of $22,000,000.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.