The Trial (1962)
Kernel Score: 83% · 546 TMDB ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Crime, Drama, Mystery
Released: 1962-08-25
Runtime: 119 minutes
Where to watch The Trial
- Stream: Night Flight Plus, Artiflix
- Free with ads: FlixHouse
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-11-11.
Overview
Arrested for an unnamed crime, Josef K. is trapped in a surreal bureaucratic maze where justice is unknowable and guilt is assumed.
The Trial parents' guide: ages 12+
Parents need to know that The Trial is a surreal 1962 drama about a man arrested for an unnamed crime and trapped in an oppressive bureaucratic/legal nightmare.
- Violence & scariness: A little — Psychological menace, interrogation, and a sense of oppression and paranoia rather than physical violence.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Anthony Perkins as Josef K.
- Jeanne Moreau as Marika Burstner
- Romy Schneider as Leni
- Orson Welles as Albert Hastler
- Akim Tamiroff as Bloch
- Elsa Martinelli as Hilda
- Suzanne Flon as Miss Pittl
- Madeleine Robinson as Mrs. Grubach
- Max Haufler as Uncle Max
- Max Buchsbaum as Examining Magistrate
The Trial FAQ
Is The Trial good?
The Trial has an 83% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels, our own critic-informed editorial score.
Where can I watch The Trial?
In the US you can stream The Trial on Night Flight Plus and Artiflix, watch it free with ads on FlixHouse and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is The Trial OK for kids?
The Trial is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 12+. Parents need to know that The Trial is a surreal 1962 drama about a man arrested for an unnamed crime and trapped in an oppressive bureaucratic/legal nightmare.
What movies are like The Trial?
If you liked The Trial, try Witness for the Prosecution, Just Mercy, Brute Force and Point Blank.