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The Star Chamber

1983Movie1 h 45 minR

DramaThriller
55
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Metacritic60–Rotten Tomatoes77%43%

A tense, intriguing drama movie about crime and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Story

They meet. They judge. They execute.

As violence escalates in Los Angeles and heinous murders are committed, Steven Hardin, a young judge of the California Supreme Court, must struggle with his tortured conscience and growing despair as he watches helplessly as the ruthless criminals brought before his court go free because clever lawyers find obscure loopholes in the law.

Feels like

  • Legal Thriller
  • Crime Drama
  • Political Corruption
  • Moral Dilemma
  • Vigilante Justice
  • Social Commentary
  • 1980s
  • Tense Atmosphere
  • Intrigue

Cast

24 of 33

Crew

Directed by
Peter Hyams
Written by
Roderick Taylor, Peter Hyams
Produced by
Frank Yablans
Music by
Michael Small

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Facts

August 5, 1983 · 1 h 45 min · R

Released
August 5, 1983
Runtime
1 h 45 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$8 million
Box office
$6 million
Available in
5 countries

Tropes

All Crimes Are Equal, Anti-Hero, Bad Guys Do the Dirty Work +9

  • All Crimes Are Equal
  • Anti-Hero
  • Bad Guys Do the Dirty Work
  • Buddy Cop Show
  • Covers Always Lie
  • Determinator
  • Driven to Suicide
  • Hanging Judge
  • He Who Fights Monsters
  • Impersonating an Officer
  • Running Gag
  • Well-Intentioned Extremist

12 of 29 tropes. From TV Tropes.

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Star Chamber?"

Questions about The Star Chamber

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Where can I stream The Star Chamber?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Star Chamber from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is The Star Chamber worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 77%, and Metacritic 60). Critics rate it higher (69 out of 100) than audiences (54).

Was The Star Chamber a box office flop?

Budget$8 million
Box office$6 million

Yes: it cost about $8 million to make and earned $6 million worldwide, 69% of its budget.

What tropes does The Star Chamber use?

All Crimes Are EqualAnti-HeroBad Guys Do the Dirty WorkBuddy Cop ShowCovers Always LieDeterminatorDriven to SuicideHanging JudgeHe Who Fights MonstersImpersonating an OfficerRunning GagWell-Intentioned Extremistand 17 more

TV Tropes lists 29 tropes for it, including All Crimes Are Equal, Anti-Hero, and Bad Guys Do the Dirty Work.