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Marshall

2017·Movie
1h 58min·PG-13

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Marshall fingerprint

Strong craft, striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Cathartic

  • Catharsis7
  • Pathos6
  • Melancholy5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

A real life story, history, and politics

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances, dialogue, and characters

  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

Justice has a name.

Thurgood Marshall, the first African-American Supreme Court Justice, battles through one of his career-defining cases.
Biographical DramaLegal ThrillerHistorical ContextSocial JusticeCharacter-DrivenIntriguing PlotStrong PerformancesCourtroom DramaRacial Injustice

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Marshall

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Marshall legally?

Marshall is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Philo, and Starz in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Shout! Factory TV, and YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Marshall worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74/100 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 80%, and Metacritic 66). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Marshall rated?

PG-13Strong language

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

How long is Marshall?

1 h 58 min

Marshall runs 1 h 58 min.

Is Marshall based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Marshall?

Critics73
Audiences75

Yes. Critics average 73 and audiences 75 out of 100, so both groups see Marshall much the same way.

Was Marshall a box office hit?

Budget$12 million
Box office$10 million

No. It cost about $12 million to make and earned $10 million worldwide, 84% of its budget.

What language is Marshall in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Hong Kong SAR China, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Marshall?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Marshall in 111 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Marshall use?

Omnidisciplinary LawyerDomestic AbuseYiddish as a Second LanguageBadass BystanderBait-and-SwitchEnemy Eats Your LunchI'll Take That as a ComplimentSmug SnakeCrusading Lawyer*Click* HelloFalse Rape Accusation"Rashomon"-Styleand 11 more

TV Tropes lists 23 storytelling tropes for Marshall, including Omnidisciplinary Lawyer, Domestic Abuse, Yiddish as a Second Language.