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100% 61 Reviews Tomatometer 97% 100,000+ Ratings Audience Score Following the closing arguments in a murder trial, the 12 members of the jury must deliberate, with a guilty verdict meaning death for the accused, an inner-city teen. As the dozen men try to reach a unanimous decision while sequestered in a room, one juror (Henry Fonda) casts considerable doubt on elements of the case. Personal issues soon rise to the surface, and conflict threatens to derail the delicate process that will decide one boy's fate. Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Premiered May 01 Buy Now

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Sidney Lumet's feature debut is a superbly written, dramatically effective courtroom thriller that rightfully stands as a modern classic.

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Derek N Amazingly acted and written, glad I finally saw this classic. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/08/24 Full Review Jayden C The best movie of all time. Great acting, writing, and screenplay. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/22/24 Full Review Kifah A "Transport yourself back to 1957 and marvel at the cinematic prowess of this theatrical gem. Shot with masterful precision, the film captivates with its seamless single-camera technique, allowing each actor to shine in their pivotal roles. Every moment demands your attention, weaving together an unforgettable story that resonates long after the credits roll." Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/20/24 Full Review John H Still an amazing story and movie with great performances . Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/06/24 Full Review Mike C There's a reason this film is held as an all time great. Fantastic dialogue (albeit a little dated) and I love the cinematography in some scenes. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/31/23 Full Review whitephoenix3224 Just started my winter break and I felt like watching a movie. Watched it and it did not disappoint, the whole movie was just grand nothing the occurred felt wasted or like it was padding for time. The charcters held constinecy and made sense with how they where portrayed and acted. All of it was just enjoyable and a solid film. Never at any point did it feel like the movie dragged or had a slow pace. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/22/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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Sidney Lumet Director Henry Fonda Juror No. 8 Lee J. Cobb Juror No. 3 Ed Begley Juror No. 10 E.G. Marshall Juror No. 4 Jack Klugman Juror No. 5
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12 Angry Men | Rotten Tomatoes (1) Edward Kosmal St. Louis Post-Dispatch Sidney Lumet's solid success is achieved without even once resorting to flashbacks or other standard procedures of the film trade. The secret rests in spirited dialogue, realistic setting and, of course, the excellent cast of outstanding character actors. Jan 31, 2023 Full Review 12 Angry Men | Rotten Tomatoes (2) Chris Stuckmann ChrisStuckmann.com This movie is a masterpiece. That term gets thrown around a lot -- it's a very easy thing to say about great films like this -- but this movie is one of the best. This is one of the very few films that I will call perfect. Rated: A+ Jan 26, 2018 Full Review 12 Angry Men | Rotten Tomatoes (3) Joshua Rothkopf Time Out Too few films take on the art of arguing as a subject; we could certainly use more of them, but until then, Lumet's window into strained civic duty will continue to serve mightily. Rated: 5/5 Jul 3, 2013 Full Review 12 Angry Men | Rotten Tomatoes (4) Matt Brunson Film Frenzy This arguably remains Sidney Lumet's most compelling work, a sweaty, sustained drama that milks its claustrophobic setting for all it’s worth. Rated: 4/4 May 8, 2023 Full Review 12 Angry Men | Rotten Tomatoes (5) Danielle Solzman Solzy at the Movies 12 Angry Men is one of the best courtroom dramas in cinematic history. Rated: 5/5 Apr 18, 2023 Full Review 12 Angry Men | Rotten Tomatoes (6) Sean Axmaker Stream on Demand It’s a near perfect mix of theme and setting, personal drama and social commentary, a microcosm that suggests an entire world outside the frame ... Feb 4, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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Synopsis Following the closing arguments in a murder trial, the 12 members of the jury must deliberate, with a guilty verdict meaning death for the accused, an inner-city teen. As the dozen men try to reach a unanimous decision while sequestered in a room, one juror (Henry Fonda) casts considerable doubt on elements of the case. Personal issues soon rise to the surface, and conflict threatens to derail the delicate process that will decide one boy's fate.

Director
Sidney Lumet

Screenwriter
Reginald Rose

Distributor
Criterion Collection, United Artists, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, MGM/UA Home Entertainment Inc.

Production Co
Orion-Nova Pictures

Genre
Drama

Original Language
English

Release Date (Theaters)
Apr 20, 1957, Original

Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 4, 2012
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