Someone to Watch Over Me
Claire Gregory, an upper class New York personality, witnesses a murder in a luxurious nightclub. Detective Mike Keegan, recently promoted, is assigned to protect her.
Release Year
1987
Runtime
103 min
Audience Score
5.9
Genres
Drama, Romance, Thriller
Story Snapshot
Claire Gregory, an upper class New York personality, witnesses a murder in a luxurious nightclub. Detective Mike Keegan, recently promoted, is assigned to protect her.
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Someone to Watch Over Me is a dark pick with medium complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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