12 Angry Men

12 Angry Men (1997)

  • 100% of critics liked it
    (11 reviews)

  • 82% of users liked it
    (19,019 ratings)

A jury argues a case in a stuffy room on a hot summer's day. Eleven say "guilty!" But one holdout (Jack Lemmon) is convinced of the defendant's innocence and stubbornly argues "reasonable doubt." This tense courtroom drama is a remake of Sidney Lumet's 1957 favorite and was produced for the Showtime… More

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PG-13,
Directed By
William Friedkin
Written By
Reginald Rose
Genres
Drama, Television
In Theaters
Aug 17, 1997 Wide
Orion Home Video

Critic Reviews

  • Jon Niccum, Lawrence Journal-World

    Excellent updating of the classic drama

  • Alex Sandell, Juicy Cerebellum

    Not nearly as good as the original, but still an incredible film.

  • Scott Weinberg, eFilmCritic.com

    Nowhere near the original, but still worthy of high praise.

  • Steve Rhodes, Internet Reviews

    This remake is worth viewing for the strength of the script and the fine performances.

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • Wahida K


    <i>The story that really grips you, and you cannot watch this Movie for long without starting to feel you are also there in that room, a part of the discussion, and not just watching a movie.</i> How true!

  • Jason S


    Even though it's a remake I think it's as strong as the original movie. The cast works great in this flick and brings the movie to life.

  • Mister C


    A Cimematic Courtroom Classic

  • Remi L


    My high school teacher made me watch it

  • Lauren D


    I was bored of this at first as I wasn't really sure where it was going, but once it started I really started getting into it. Mystery's and the like generally annoy me, but this was really enjoyable and I liked how although the other 11 blokes were bias towards the black… More

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