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 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 cable network. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi

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Rating, Runtime: PG-13,
Directed By: William Friedkin
Written By: Reginald Rose
Genres: Drama, Television

In Theaters: Aug 17, 1997 Wide
Studio: 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
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 dude having done it, but Henry Fonda gives them all a slap in the face and they see the facts rather than the guy. Meh, I liked it.