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TMDB20251h 43mDrama / Thriller / Crime / Mystery

It Was Just an Accident

A searing moral thriller about the uncertainty of truth and the heavy choice between revenge and mercy.

An unassuming mechanic is reminded of his time in an Iranian prison when he encounters a man he suspects to be his sadistic jailhouse captor.

TMDB audience score

Based on 706 votes

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It Was Just an Accident at a glance

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Runtime

Standard length ยท 1h 43m

At 1h 43m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Drama ยท Thriller ยท Crime ยท Mystery

TMDB files it under drama, thriller, crime, and mystery.

US availability

1 subscription ยท 1 free ยท 6 to rent ยท 5 to buy

Included with 1 subscription service: Hulu. Free or ad-supported on Kanopy. Listed to rent from 6 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

7.1 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 706 votes, a strong audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch It Was Just an Accident tonight

  • It is a regular evening's length at 1h 43m.
  • It is included with Hulu in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
  • TMDB users rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 706 votes.
  • There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about It Was Just an Accident

Is It Was Just an Accident scary?
MyCinema has not rated It Was Just an Accident for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a drama, thriller, and crime film. It is rated PG-13 in the United States.
Where can I watch It Was Just an Accident in the US?
It Was Just an Accident streams on Hulu, is free on Kanopy, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 3 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is It Was Just an Accident?
It Was Just an Accident runs 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).
Is It Was Just an Accident suitable for kids?
It Was Just an Accident is rated PG-13 in the United States, which means some material may be unsuitable for children under 13. It is not suitable for young children.

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