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The Lesser Evil

1998 · 93 min · Director: David Mackay

The Lesser Evil (1998) is a thriller, directed by David Mackay. It stars Colm Feore and Tony Goldwyn. The 93-minute film holds an audience score of 5.8/10.

What The Lesser Evil Is About

Four close friends meet at a remote cabin. They have not been together in twenty years. But the reason for meeting is not to remember the old days. They gather to talk about one afternoon in their past. All four had skipped school that day, and their lives changed from then on. Now that truth has caught up with them. The prospect of prison is on the table. They try to decide what is right and what is wrong. The authorities are on their trail as well. In the end they see that someone will have to pay. Colm Feore and Tony Goldwyn take the leads, with Arliss Howard and David Paymer also in the cast, in David Mackay’s American film of 1998.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Lesser Evil about?

Four close friends meet at a remote cabin. They have not been together in twenty years.

Where can I watch The Lesser Evil?

The Lesser Evil is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Video. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is The Lesser Evil?

The Lesser Evil runs for 93 minutes (1h 33m).

When did The Lesser Evil come out?

The Lesser Evil was released in 1998.

Who directed The Lesser Evil?

The Lesser Evil was directed by David Mackay.

Who stars in The Lesser Evil?

The Lesser Evil stars Colm Feore, Tony Goldwyn, Arliss Howard, David Paymer.

What is The Lesser Evil's rating?

The Lesser Evil holds 6.5/10 on IMDb and 5.8/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.

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