Marshall (2017)
Kernel Score: 81% · 667 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Drama
Released: 2017-10-13
Runtime: 118 minutes
Where to watch Marshall
- Stream: Philo, Starz
- Free with ads: Kanopy, The Roku Channel, Shout! Factory TV, YouTube Free, Plex
- Rent: Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy: Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Thurgood Marshall, the first African-American Supreme Court Justice, battles through one of his career-defining cases.
Marshall parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Marshall is a PG-13 courtroom drama about Thurgood Marshall's early career defending a wrongly accused client, based on true events.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Chadwick Boseman as Thurgood Marshall
- Josh Gad as Sam Friedman
- Kate Hudson as Eleanor Strubing
- Sterling K. Brown as Joseph Spell
- James Cromwell as The Judge
- Dan Stevens as Lorin Willis
- Sophia Bush as Jennifer
- Jussie Smollett as Langston Hughes
- Marina Squerciati as Stella Friedman
- Keesha Sharp as Buster Marshall
Marshall FAQ
Is Marshall good?
Marshall has an 81% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 667 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Marshall?
In the US you can stream Marshall on Philo and Starz, watch it free with ads on Kanopy, The Roku Channel, Shout! Factory TV, YouTube Free and Plex and rent it from Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube and Fandango At Home.
Is Marshall OK for kids?
Marshall is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Marshall is a PG-13 courtroom drama about Thurgood Marshall's early career defending a wrongly accused client, based on true events.
What movies are like Marshall?
If you liked Marshall, try ...And Justice for All, The Trial of the Chicago 7, Anatomy of a Murder and The Verdict.