A Time to Kill (1996)
A young lawyer confronts racial hatred and violence while defending a father seeking justice for his daughter.
A young lawyer defends a black man accused of murdering two white men who raped his 10-year-old daughter, sparking a rebirth of the KKK.
How intense is A Time to Kill?
A Time to Kill is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What A Time to Kill feels like
- Tone
- grittysuspensefulearnest
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream A Time to Kill
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Is A Time to Kill for you?
Is A Time to Kill scary?
Only a little. A Time to Kill has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is A Time to Kill gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is A Time to Kill sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is A Time to Kill OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is A Time to Kill?
A Time to Kill runs 2h 29m.
Where can I stream A Time to Kill?
A Time to Kill is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does A Time to Kill have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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