Fracture (2007)
Kernel Score: 81% · 4,230 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Thriller
Released: 2007-04-19
Runtime: 113 minutes
Is Fracture worth watching?
Worth watching. A man shoots his wife and confesses, yet the case against him falls apart. It's a clean, clever legal thriller, mostly because of the duel between its two leads.
Watch it if you
- like courtroom thrillers
- enjoy cat-and-mouse duels
- want a tidy, twisty plot
Skip it if you
- want realistic law
- dislike far-fetched plots
Best for: Weeknight thriller
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Fracture
- Free with ads: The Roku Channel, Plex, Tubi
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
A husband is on trial for the attempted murder of his wife, in what is seemingly an open/shut case for the ambitious district attorney trying to put him away. However, there are surprises for both around every corner, and, as a suspenseful game of cat-and-mouse is played out, each must manipulate and outwit the other.
Fracture parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Fracture is an R-rated legal thriller about a husband on trial for attempted murder of his wife, involving manipulation and courtroom deception.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Includes an attempted murder (shooting) as the central crime, though depicted with restraint.
- Language: Some — As an R-rated thriller, expect some profanity in courtroom and confrontational scenes.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Fracture
If you liked Fracture, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- Primal Fear (1996) — 87%: Courtroom thriller with a twist and big performances.
- Pink (2016) — 83%: Taut Indian courtroom thriller.
- ...And Justice for All (1979) — 80%: Courtroom drama about a corrupted system.
- L.A. Confidential (1997) — 89%: Twisty crime story with a clever script.
- Cape Fear (1991) — 84%: Thriller of menace and a lawyer.
- The Judge (2014) — 84%: Courtroom family drama.
Director
Cast
- Anthony Hopkins as Theodore Crawford
- Ryan Gosling as William Beachum
- David Strathairn as Joe Lobruto
- Rosamund Pike as Nikki Gardner
- Embeth Davidtz as Jennifer Crawford
- Billy Burke as Lt. Rob Nunally
- Cliff Curtis as Detective Flores
- Fiona Shaw as Judge Robinson
- Bob Gunton as Judge Gardner
- Josh Stamberg as Norman Foster
Fracture FAQ
Is Fracture worth watching?
Worth watching. A man shoots his wife and confesses, yet the case against him falls apart. It's a clean, clever legal thriller, mostly because of the duel between its two leads.
Where can I watch Fracture?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on The Roku Channel, Plex and Tubi and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Fracture OK for kids?
Fracture is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Fracture is an R-rated legal thriller about a husband on trial for attempted murder of his wife, involving manipulation and courtroom deception.
What movies are like Fracture?
If you liked Fracture, try Primal Fear, Pink, ...And Justice for All and L.A. Confidential.