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The Trial

2010·Movie
1h 40min·PG-13
48
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Big heart, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Uplifting and cathartic

Much of it is about family.

  • Hopefulness9
  • Catharsis9
  • Pathos8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Cringe Humor2
  • Dark Humor2

World

Faith and meaning, everyday modern life, and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

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About

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.
Legal DramaRedemption StorySmall Town AmericaGrief and RecoveryCharacter-DrivenSpiritual AwakeningHopeful ResolutionEmotional JourneyMoral Dilemmas

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Trial legally?

The Trial is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Peacock, Pure Flix, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, and Pluto TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Trial worth watching?

48
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 48/100 (IMDb 5.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Trial rated?

PG-13Suicide themes

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: suicide themes.

How long is The Trial?

1 h 40 min

The Trial runs 1 h 40 min.

Is The Trial based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

What language is The Trial in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Trial?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Trial in 129 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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 storytelling tropes for The Trial, including Law Procedural, Gate of Truth, Not His Sled.