The Trial

2018·Movie
1h 58min
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Metacritic––Rotten Tomatoes–76%

Where to watch

No stream option in US yet.

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About

Franz Kafka’s novel moved to today’s Japan
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Crew

Directed by:
John Williams
Written by:
Franz Kafka
Composed by:
Slawomir Kowalewski

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Trial

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Is The Trial worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73/100 (IMDb 6.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Trial?

1 h 58 min

The Trial runs 1 h 58 min.

What language is The Trial in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese.

What tropes does The Trial use?

Riddle for the AgesKangaroo CourtA Taste of the LashDies Differently in AdaptationComing-Out StoryLens FlareCall-BackDystopiaAdaptational Context ChangeBewildering PunishmentAlternate Character InterpretationAmbiguously Biand 29 more

TV Tropes lists 41 storytelling tropes for The Trial, including Riddle for the Ages, Kangaroo Court, A Taste of the Lash.

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