Richard Jewell (2019)
A security guard's heroic actions at the Olympics are twisted into a nightmare of false accusations.
Richard Jewell thinks quick, works fast, and saves hundreds, perhaps thousands, of lives after a domestic terrorist plants several pipe bombs and they explode during a concert, only to be falsely suspected of the crime by sloppy FBI work and sensational media coverage.
How intense is Richard Jewell?
Richard Jewell is mildly scary, with light gore and some violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Richard Jewell feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulgrittyearnestmelancholy
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
- True story
- Yes, based on true events.
Where to stream Richard Jewell
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Is Richard Jewell for you?
Is Richard Jewell scary?
Only a little. Richard Jewell has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Richard Jewell gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3).
Is Richard Jewell sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is Richard Jewell OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 1, each out of 3.
How long is Richard Jewell?
Richard Jewell runs 2h 11m.
Where can I stream Richard Jewell?
Richard Jewell is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Richard Jewell have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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