Runaway Jury (2003)
Kernel Score: 77% · 1,502 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Drama, Thriller
Released: 2003-01-16
Runtime: 127 minutes
Where to watch Runaway Jury
- Free with ads: YouTube Free, Plex
- Rent: Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
After a workplace shooting in New Orleans, a trial against the gun manufacturer pits lawyer Wendell Rohr against shady jury consultant Rankin Fitch, who uses illegal means to stack the jury with people sympathetic to the defense. But when juror Nicholas Easter and his girlfriend Marlee reveal their ability to sway the jury into delivering any verdict they want, a high-stakes cat-and-mouse game begins.
Runaway Jury parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Runaway Jury is a PG-13 legal thriller involving a mass shooting backstory, gun industry corruption, and jury manipulation.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Includes a workplace mass shooting referenced in the plot and a gun-death theme, though the film is mostly courtroom drama.
- Language: Some — Expect scattered adult language typical of a PG-13 legal thriller.
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
Gary Fleder
Cast
- John Cusack as Nick Easter
- Gene Hackman as Rankin Fitch
- Dustin Hoffman as Wendell Rohr
- Rachel Weisz as Marlee
- Bruce Davison as Durwood Cable
- Bruce McGill as Judge Harkin
- Jeremy Piven as Lawrence Green
- Leland Orser as Lamb
- Nick Searcy as Doyle
- Nestor Serrano as Janovich
Runaway Jury FAQ
Is Runaway Jury good?
Runaway Jury has a 77% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,502 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Runaway Jury?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free and Plex and rent it from Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Runaway Jury OK for kids?
Runaway Jury is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Runaway Jury is a PG-13 legal thriller involving a mass shooting backstory, gun industry corruption, and jury manipulation.
What movies are like Runaway Jury?
If you liked Runaway Jury, try L.A. Confidential, Primal Fear, Anatomy of a Murder and The Naked City.