Scarpetta
2026PG-132h 0mDramaCrimeMystery

Scarpetta

She's a voice for the voiceless.

6.4

IMDb

Director

Jason Blum

Release

Mar 11, 2026

Quick Verdict

Highly recommended for 2026.

Plot Summary

Renowned forensic pathologist Dr. Kay Scarpetta returns to her position as Virginia's Chief Medical Examiner, where she investigates a haunting murder with eerie reminders from her first big case decades ago. In 1998, Scarpetta works alongside Detective Pete Marino and FBI Agent Benton Wesley as they investigate a series of brutal stranglings. Based on the best-selling novels by Patricia Cornwell.

What Works

  • Solid entry in the drama, crime, mystery catalog
  • Stunning cinematography and production design that demands a large screen
  • A compelling lead performance that anchors the entire narrative

What Doesn't

  • Pacing issues in the second act hinder the momentum
  • May feel overly familiar to long-time fans of the genre

64

Score

Cast & Production

Cast

Nicole KidmanKay Scarpetta
Jamie Lee CurtisDorothy
Bobby CannavalePete Marino
Simon BakerBenton Wesley
Rosy McEwenPast Kay Scarpetta
Jake CannavalePast Pete Marino
Hunter ParrishPast Bentony Wesley
Ariana DeBoseLucy Farinelli-Watson