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The Trial

2010Movie1 h 40 minPG-13

ComedyDrama
48
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7Rotten Tomatoes–29%

A cathartic, uplifting comedy movie about faith and meaning and everyday modern life.

Good for friends night · teens · comfort watch

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Story

He lost his family. Now he must rediscover his faith.

After the horrific death of his wife and two sons, suicide seems to be the only escape for small town attorney Kent "Mac" McClain... until he's assigned a capital punishment case that begins to transform his life and those around him forever.

Feels like

  • Legal Drama
  • Redemption Story
  • Small Town America
  • Grief and Recovery
  • Character-Driven
  • Spiritual Awakening
  • Hopeful Resolution
  • Emotional Journey
  • Moral Dilemmas

Cast

11 of 11

Crew

Directed by
Gary Wheeler
Written by
Gary Wheeler, Robert Whitlow, Mark Freiburger
Produced by
Matthew Modine, Gary Wheeler, Mark Freiburger
Music by
Rob Pottorf

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Facts

September 10, 2010 · 1 h 40 min · PG-13

Released
September 10, 2010
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Suicide Themes
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
129 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Law Procedural, Gate of Truth, Not His Sled +9

  • Law Procedural
  • Gate of Truth
  • Not His Sled
  • Kubrick Stare
  • Obstructive Bureaucrat
  • Call-Back
  • Big Brother Is Watching You
  • Dystopia
  • Kafka Komedy
  • Coming-Out Story
  • The Anti-Nihilist
  • Animated Credits Opening

12 of 43 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

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

Questions about The Trial

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Trial?

PrimePeacockThe RokuHooplaFandango at Home FreePure FlixPluto TVFawesome

In the United States, The Trial streams on Prime, Peacock, Pure Flix, and Great American Pure Flix, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, Pluto TV, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 128 other countries.

Is The Trial worth watching?

48
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 48 (IMDb 5.7).

Is The Trial okay for kids?

PG-13Suicide themes

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for suicide themes, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will The Trial make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Is The Trial good for date night?

AdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeens

Not really: romance is 2 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

What tropes does The Trial use?

Law ProceduralGate of TruthNot His SledKubrick StareObstructive BureaucratCall-BackBig Brother Is Watching YouDystopiaKafka KomedyComing-Out StoryThe Anti-NihilistAnimated Credits Openingand 31 more

TV Tropes lists 43 tropes for it, including Law Procedural, Gate of Truth, and Not His Sled.