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Just Mercy

2019Movie2 h 17 minPG-13

CrimeDrama
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Metacritic686.9Rotten Tomatoes85%97%

A nerve-racking, deeply moving drama movie about a real life story and society, with standout performances and world-building.

Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking

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Not for laughs, scares or comfort.

Movies with

Story

Every generation has its hero. Meet ours.

The powerful true story of Harvard-educated lawyer Bryan Stevenson, who goes to Alabama to defend the disenfranchised and wrongly condemned — including Walter McMillian, a man sentenced to death despite evidence proving his innocence. Bryan fights tirelessly for Walter with the system stacked against them.

Feels like

  • Legal Drama
  • True Story
  • Social Justice
  • Racial Injustice
  • Systemic Oppression
  • Biographical
  • Inspiring
  • Emotional & Powerful
  • Character-Driven
  • Human Rights

Cast

24 of 47

Crew

Directed by
Destin Daniel Cretton
Written by
Destin Daniel Cretton, Bryan Stevenson, Andrew Lanham
Produced by
Michael B. Jordan, Asher Goldstein, Gil Netter
Music by
Joel P. West

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Facts

December 25, 2019 · 2 h 17 min · PG-13

Released
December 25, 2019
Runtime
2 h 17 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Crime, History
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$25 million
Box office
$50 million
Available in
118 countries
Keywords
based on true story

Tropes

Miscarriage of Justice, Alas, Poor Villain, Happy Place +9

  • Miscarriage of Justice
  • Alas, Poor Villain
  • Happy Place
  • Kangaroo Court
  • It's All About Me
  • Amoral Attorney
  • Slave to PR
  • Karma Houdini
  • Based on a True Story
  • Maligned Mixed Marriage
  • Missing White Woman Syndrome
  • Heroic BSoD

12 of 25 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Just Mercy?"

Questions about Just Mercy

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Just Mercy?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Just Mercy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex. It streams in 64 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Just Mercy worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78 (IMDb 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes 85%, and Metacritic 68).

Is Just Mercy okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

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

Is Just Mercy plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (10 of 10) and character depth (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does Just Mercy use?

Miscarriage of JusticeAlas, Poor VillainHappy PlaceKangaroo CourtIt's All About MeAmoral AttorneySlave to PRKarma HoudiniBased on a True StoryMaligned Mixed MarriageMissing White Woman SyndromeHeroic BSoDand 13 more

TV Tropes lists 25 tropes for it, including Miscarriage of Justice, Alas, Poor Villain, and Happy Place.