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Sudden Impact

6.619831h 57mRMovieThrillerCrimeAction

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.

DirectorClint Eastwood
WritersJoseph Stinson·Earl E. Smith
ProducersClint Eastwood·Fritz Manes

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Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Clint Eastwood

CEClint Eastwood
Clint Eastwood
Insp. Harry Callahan
SLSondra Locke
Sondra Locke
Jennifer Spencer
PHPat Hingle
Pat Hingle
Chief Jannings
BDBradford Dillman
Bradford Dillman
Captain Briggs
PD
Paul Drake
Mick
ANAudrie Neenan
Audrie Neenan
Ray Parkins
JTJack Thibeau
Jack Thibeau
Kruger
MCMichael Currie
Michael Currie
Lt. Donnelly
APAlbert Popwell
Albert Popwell
Horace King
MK
Mark Keyloun
Officer Bennett
KHKevyn Major Howard
Kevyn Major Howard
Hawkins
BFBette Ford
Bette Ford
Leah

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Sudden Impact — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Sudden Impact?

Sudden Impact isn't on any subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not on Netflix.

Is Sudden Impact on Netflix?

No, Sudden Impact is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. You can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Is Sudden Impact on Amazon Prime Video?

Sudden Impact isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Sudden Impact for free?

Sudden Impact isn't available free in United States; you can only rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Is there a sequel to Sudden Impact?

Yes — Sudden Impact is followed by The Dead Pool (1988) in the Dirty Harry Collection.

Is there a prequel to Sudden Impact?

Yes — The Enforcer (1976) comes before Sudden Impact in the Dirty Harry Collection.

Is Sudden Impact part of a trilogy?

No — Sudden Impact is part of the Dirty Harry Collection, which has 5 films.

How many movies are in the Dirty Harry Collection?

There are 5 films in the Dirty Harry Collection: Dirty Harry (1971), Magnum Force (1973), The Enforcer (1976), Sudden Impact (1983) and The Dead Pool (1988).