Above Suspicion

Based on a true story, this crime thriller follows a newly married FBI agent assigned to a town in the mountains of Kentucky. While working there, he enters into a romantic affair with a local woman struggling with poverty. The woman serves as the agent's primary informant, hoping the relationship will provide her a way to escape her current life. However, their illicit connection eventually leads to a disastrous outcome for both individuals.

The film was directed by Phillip Noyce, marking the 14th of his 16 directorial efforts, following The Giver and preceding The Desperate Hour. The screenplay was written by Chris Gerolmo, and the production was handled by companies including Sierra/Affinity and Bold Films. The main cast features Emilia Clarke as Susan Smith and Jack Huston as Mark Putnam, with supporting roles played by Johnny Knoxville, Thora Birch, Sophie Lowe, and Austin Hébert. In total, 21 actors are credited in the film.

Since its release in June 2019, the movie has received a moderate reception from viewers. It holds a rating of 5.8/10 on IMDb based on 10,000 votes and a slightly higher score of 5.9/10 on TMDB from 321 votes.