Runaway Jury

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Runaway Jury

PG-13

2003

2h 7m

Mystery & Thriller

Drama

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After a workplace shooting in New Orleans, a trial against the gun manufacturer pits lawyer Wendell Rohr (Dustin Hoffman) against shady jury consultant Rankin Fitch (Gene Hackman), who uses illegal means to stack the jury with people sympathetic to the defense. But when juror Nicholas Easter (John Cusack) and his girlfriend, Marlee (Rachel Weisz), reveal their ability to sway the jury into delivering any verdict they want, a high-stakes cat-and-mouse game begins.

Critics Consensus

An implausible but entertaining legal thriller.

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David Germain

Associated Press

Nov 12, 2018

Director Gary Fleder's brisk, assured pacing also makes the implausibilities go down easier.

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Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

Dec 28, 2010

3/5

Legal thriller isn't aimed at kids.

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Neil Norman

London Evening Standard

Jan 17, 2004

Nothing is quite what it seems and the twists of the plot are played out in some style by director Gary Fleder, who delivers some flashy montage sequences and avoids most of the usual clichs of New Orleans location shooting.

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

Mar 12, 2026

3/4

Stellar performances, a quicksilver pace, and some modest surprises result in a satisfying night on the couch.

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Leigh Paatsch

Herald Sun (Australia)

May 4, 2020

3/5

Another John Grisham book forms the basis for another decent (if not dazzling) courtroom drama.

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Debbie Lynn Elias

Behind The Lens

Nov 9, 2019

It's [John] Grisham at his finest. Spellbinding. Riveting. Intriguing. Hackman, Hoffman, Cusack and Davison. Put me in that courtroom now.

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Robert P

@Superbad Sep 6, 2026

Runaway Jury = a *4* star Movie

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Jeremy P.

@Jezza_Linko Aug 3, 2026

crazy ass movie lotta good actors Gene Hackman's a liar portray the bad guy almost every movie I've never seen him in a good guy movie

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Jason E

@Jenglish24 Jul 3, 2026

Though this movie is based off a book, it’s invigorating to watch given today’s political climate. Just makes you wonder what’s really going on behind closed doors

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David S

@dshasta Jun 24, 2026

Although I don't agree with the logic of the verdict in the movie, I really thought it was a highly engaging, suspenseful, and surprising movie. Highly enjoyed it. Acting was great too.

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Meri S.

@mschroeder Jun 23, 2026

Great cast. The movie held my attention enough, but something about it didn’t totally captivate me. In general a decent movie.

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thiago S

@Thiagostone Mar 19, 2026

Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são fracas, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom

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Synopsis

After a workplace shooting in New Orleans, a trial against the gun manufacturer pits lawyer Wendell Rohr (Dustin Hoffman) against shady jury consultant Rankin Fitch (Gene Hackman), who uses illegal means to stack the jury with people sympathetic to the defense. But when juror Nicholas Easter (John Cusack) and his girlfriend, Marlee (Rachel Weisz), reveal their ability to sway the jury into delivering any verdict they want, a high-stakes cat-and-mouse game begins.

Director: Gary Fleder
Producer: Gary Fleder, Arnon Milchan, Christopher Mankiewicz
Screenwriter: David Levien, Brian Koppelman, Matthew Chapman, John Grisham
Distributor: 20th Century Fox
Production Co: Mojo Films, New Regency Pictures
Rating: PG-13 (Thematic Elements|Language|Violence)
Genre: Mystery & Thriller, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 17, 2003, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 25, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $49.4M
Runtime: 2h 7m
Sound Mix: Surround

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