Just Mercy (2019)
An earnest lawyer fights a corrupt system to free an innocent man from death row, sparking measured hope.
The powerful true story of Harvard-educated lawyer Bryan Stevenson, who goes to Alabama to defend the disenfranchised and wrongly condemned — including Walter McMillian, a man sentenced to death despite evidence proving his innocence. Bryan fights tirelessly for Walter with the system stacked against them.
How intense is Just Mercy?
Just Mercy has light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated PG-13.
What Just Mercy feels like
- Tone
- earnestgrittysuspensefuluplifting
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
- True story
- Yes, based on true events.
Where to stream Just Mercy
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Is Just Mercy for you?
Is Just Mercy scary?
No. Just Mercy is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Just Mercy gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Just Mercy sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is Just Mercy OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Just Mercy?
Just Mercy runs 2h 17m.
Where can I stream Just Mercy?
Just Mercy is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Just Mercy have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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