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The Juror

1996·Movie
1h 58min·R

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High energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace6

Heart

Cathartic and moving

  • Catharsis8
  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Cringe Humor3

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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About

There is no defense.

Struggling single mother Annie Laird impulsively agrees to serve on a jury, hoping for a little excitement in her humdrum life. But she gets far more than she bargained for when she's forced to sacrifice the truth to save her son from the mob's seductive, psychotic enforcer.
Legal ThrillerMob InterferenceMoral DilemmaPsychological TensionCharacter-DrivenCrime & JusticeIntense Narrative90s Cinema

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Juror legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Tubi TV. 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 The Juror worth watching?

35
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Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 35/100 (IMDb 5.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 22%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Juror rated?

RViolenceStrong languageSexual content

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

How long is The Juror?

1 h 58 min

The Juror runs 1 h 58 min.

Is The Juror based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Juror?

Critics22
Audiences45

Not quite. Audiences rate The Juror higher (45) than critics (22). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was The Juror a box office hit?

Budget$44 million
Box office$23 million

No. It cost about $44 million to make and earned $23 million worldwide, 52% of its budget.

What language is The Juror in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Juror?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Juror in 103 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Juror use?

Ax-CrazyDidn't Think This ThroughThe Film of the BookIf I Can't Have You…Jury and Witness TamperingLove Makes You CrazyThe SociopathYandereTaglineWould Hurt a ChildStalker with a Crush

TV Tropes lists 11 storytelling tropes for The Juror, including Ax-Crazy, Didn't Think This Through, The Film of the Book.