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The Verdict

2013Movie1 h 51 min

CrimeDrama
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1

A nerve-racking, thrilling crime movie about everyday modern life and crime.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you need an uplifting mood

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Story

When his wife's murderer is released due to a procedural error, Luc will do everything in his power to stop it from happening... He is going to take justice into his own hands and will then compete with the constitutional state which let him down.

Feels like

  • Revenge Drama
  • Legal Thriller
  • Moral Dilemma
  • Intense & Gritty
  • Social Commentary
  • Character-Driven
  • Justice vs. Law
  • Bleak Tone
  • Psychological Depth

Cast

24 of 26

Crew

Directed by
Jan Verheyen
Written by
Jan Verheyen
Produced by
Peter Bouckaert
Music by
Steve Willaert

Everyone

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Facts

October 9, 2013 · 1 h 51 min · Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery

Released
October 9, 2013
Runtime
1 h 51 min
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Crime, Drama, Thriller
Original language
Dutch
Made in
Belgium
Available in
6 countries

Tropes

Surprise Witness, The Un-Reveal, Precision F-Strike +9

  • Surprise Witness
  • The Un-Reveal
  • Precision F-Strike
  • Affably Evil
  • Hidden Depths
  • The Mole
  • Last Disrespects
  • Foreshadowing
  • Nominal Importance
  • Ambulance Chaser
  • Establishing Character Moment
  • Amoral Attorney

12 of 33 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Verdict?"

Questions about The Verdict

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Verdict?

Hoopla

In the United States, The Verdict is free with ads on Hoopla. It also streams in 4 other countries.

Is The Verdict worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 7.1).

Will I feel good after watching The Verdict?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is The Verdict plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Verdict in English?

Dutch

No, it was made in Dutch.

What tropes does The Verdict use?

Surprise WitnessThe Un-RevealPrecision F-StrikeAffably EvilHidden DepthsThe MoleLast DisrespectsForeshadowingNominal ImportanceAmbulance ChaserEstablishing Character MomentAmoral Attorneyand 21 more

TV Tropes lists 33 tropes for it, including Surprise Witness, The Un-Reveal, and Precision F-Strike.