The Trial of the Chicago 7 (2020)
A historic trial unfolds with brisk urgency as political activists face gritty injustice and earnest legal battles.
What was supposed to be a peaceful protest turned into a violent clash with the police. What followed was one of the most notorious trials in history.
How intense is The Trial of the Chicago 7?
The Trial of the Chicago 7 has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What The Trial of the Chicago 7 feels like
- Tone
- grittyearnestsuspenseful
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Full attention
- True story
- Yes, based on true events.
Where to stream The Trial of the Chicago 7
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 14, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is The Trial of the Chicago 7 for you?
Is The Trial of the Chicago 7 scary?
No. The Trial of the Chicago 7 is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is The Trial of the Chicago 7 gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is The Trial of the Chicago 7 sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is The Trial of the Chicago 7 OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3.
How long is The Trial of the Chicago 7?
The Trial of the Chicago 7 runs 2h 10m.
Where can I stream The Trial of the Chicago 7?
The Trial of the Chicago 7 is streaming on Netflix.
Does The Trial of the Chicago 7 have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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