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Just Cause

1995·Movie
1h 42min·R
47
MediocreGoodWatch score

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline6
  • Fast Pace6

Heart

Moving and cathartic

  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis7
  • Melancholy5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and society

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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About

Buried deep in the Florida Everglades is a secret that can save an innocent man or let a killer kill again.

A Harvard professor is lured back into the courtroom after twenty-five years to take the case of a young black man condemned to death for the horrific murder of a child.
Legal ThrillerCourtroom DramaRacial InjusticeMoral DilemmaSuspensefulPsychologicalCrime90s CinemaBased on Novel

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Just Cause

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Just Cause legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Just Cause worth watching?

47
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 48/100 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 26%, and Metacritic 48). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Just Cause rated?

RViolenceStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is Just Cause?

1 h 42 min

Just Cause runs 1 h 42 min.

Is Just Cause based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Just Cause?

Critics37
Audiences58

Not quite. Audiences rate Just Cause higher (58) than critics (37). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Just Cause in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Just Cause?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Just Cause in 70 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Just Cause use?

Absurdly Elderly FatherAdaptational Job ChangeAdaptational NationalityThe AtonerPulling the ThreadDeath of a ChildNever Smile at a CrocodileHad to Come to Prison to Be a CrookSerial RapistRaised by GrandparentsGroin AttackEven Evil Has Standardsand 10 more

TV Tropes lists 22 storytelling tropes for Just Cause, including Absurdly Elderly Father, Adaptational Job Change, Adaptational Nationality.