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Beyond a Reasonable Doubt

2009·Movie
1h 45min·PG-13

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Light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy5
  • Pathos4
  • Hopefulness3

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Satire & Parody3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and mystery

  • World Immersion7
  • Ambiguity7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Acting7
  • Complexity7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

Why would a man frame himself... for murder?

Remake of a 1956 Fritz Lang film in which a novelist's investigation of a dirty district attorney leads to a setup within the courtroom.
Legal ThrillerCourtroom DramaMoral AmbiguityConspiracyTwisty PlotJournalistic InvestigationCrime and CorruptionSuspenseful NarrativeQuestionable Justice

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Beyond a Reasonable Doubt legally?

Beyond a Reasonable Doubt is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Philo, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, YouTube Free, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Beyond a Reasonable Doubt worth watching?

47
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 47/100 (IMDb 5.8 and Metacritic 35). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Beyond a Reasonable Doubt rated?

PG-13ViolenceStrong language

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is Beyond a Reasonable Doubt?

1 h 45 min

Beyond a Reasonable Doubt runs 1 h 45 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Beyond a Reasonable Doubt?

Critics35
Audiences61

Not quite. Audiences rate Beyond a Reasonable Doubt higher (61) than critics (35). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Beyond a Reasonable Doubt a box office hit?

Budget$25 million
Box office$4 million

No. It cost about $25 million to make and earned $4 million worldwide, 18% of its budget.

What language is Beyond a Reasonable Doubt in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Beyond a Reasonable Doubt?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Beyond a Reasonable Doubt in 36 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Beyond a Reasonable Doubt use?

Dead Man WritingAnswer CutWhat You Are in the DarkGone Horribly RightTitle DropThe Killer in MeBurlesqueTwist EndingPosthumous CharacterDoor-Closes EndingEvery Car Is a PintoHero Insuranceand 13 more

TV Tropes lists 25 storytelling tropes for Beyond a Reasonable Doubt, including Dead Man Writing, Answer Cut, What You Are in the Dark.