Runaway Jury (2003)
A high-stakes legal battle becomes a gritty cat-and-mouse game with a jury in the balance.
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.
How intense is Runaway Jury?
Runaway Jury is not scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated PG-13.
What Runaway Jury feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulgrittypulpytense
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Full attention
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Is Runaway Jury scary?
No. Runaway Jury is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Runaway Jury gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Runaway Jury sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Runaway Jury 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 Runaway Jury?
Runaway Jury runs 2h 7m.
Where can I stream Runaway Jury?
Runaway Jury is streaming on YouTube (free) and Plex.
Does Runaway Jury have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
There is a twist, and that is all we are saying.
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