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Murder in the First

1995Movie2 h 2 minR

CrimeDrama
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Letterboxd3.5/5Rotten Tomatoes56%79%

A bleak, intriguing crime movie about history and crime.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Story

The trial that brought down Alcatraz.

A young, inexperienced public defender is assigned to defend an inmate accused of committing murder while behind bars.

Feels like

  • Prison Drama
  • Legal Thriller
  • Historical Drama
  • True Story
  • Injustice
  • Psychological Depth
  • Character-Driven
  • Social Commentary

Cast

20 of 20

Crew

Directed by
Marc Rocco
Written by
Dan Gordon
Produced by
Marc Frydman, Mark Wolper
Music by
Christopher Young

Everyone

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Facts

January 20, 1995 · 2 h 2 min · R

Released
January 20, 1995
Runtime
2 h 2 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence
Genres
Crime, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
France, United States
Budget
$20 million
Box office
$30 million
Available in
25 countries

Tropes

Maximum Fun Chamber, Cut His Heart Out with a Spoon, The Loins Sleep Tonight +9

  • Maximum Fun Chamber
  • Cut His Heart Out with a Spoon
  • The Loins Sleep Tonight
  • Artistic License – History
  • Historical Hero Upgrade
  • Death Seeker
  • Driven to Suicide
  • The Alcatraz
  • The Jailer
  • Unintentionally Notorious Crime
  • Hair-Trigger Temper
  • Very Loosely Based on a True Story

12 of 21 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Murder in the First?"

Questions about Murder in the First

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Murder in the First?

PrimeHowdy

In the United States, Murder in the First streams on Prime and Howdy. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 7 other countries.

Is Murder in the First worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64 (IMDb 7.3, Letterboxd 3.5 out of 5, and Rotten Tomatoes 56%). Audiences rate it higher (74 out of 100) than critics (56).

Will I feel good after watching Murder in the First?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.

What tropes does Murder in the First use?

Maximum Fun ChamberCut His Heart Out with a SpoonThe Loins Sleep TonightArtistic License – HistoryHistorical Hero UpgradeDeath SeekerDriven to SuicideThe AlcatrazThe JailerUnintentionally Notorious CrimeHair-Trigger TemperVery Loosely Based on a True Storyand 9 more

TV Tropes lists 21 tropes for it, including Maximum Fun Chamber, Cut His Heart Out with a Spoon, and The Loins Sleep Tonight.