Runaway Jury (2003)

Runaway Jury parents guide

No surprises for a PG-13: no sex or nudity and mild language.

Our estimate: fine from about 13. Rated PG-13.

Scare

Not scary

Jump scares

None noted

Gore

Light gore

Some blood or injury, briefly.

Violence

Strong violence

Violence is frequent or intense.

Sex and nudity

None noted

Language

Mild

Mild words like damn, hell or crap.

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Three questions

Is Runaway Jury scary?

No. Runaway Jury is not a scary watch.

How gory is Runaway Jury?

Light gore and strong violence.

What is Runaway Jury rated, and is it OK for kids?

It is rated PG-13, with strong violence. Your call for older kids.

What is Runaway Jury about?

After a workplace shooting in New Orleans, a trial against the gun manufacturer pits lawyer Wendell Rohr against shady jury consultant Rankin Fitch, who uses illegal means to stack the jury with people sympathetic to the defense. But when juror Nicholas Easter and his girlfriend Marlee reveal their ability to sway the jury into delivering any verdict they want, a high-stakes cat-and-mouse game begins.

Cast and crew

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