
Juror #2
Seen it?2024 | 114 min | Drama, Thriller
Why it’s a Saturday Special
Critics loved it (93% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest, despite a box office loss. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing. If you loved Just Mercy or The Rainmaker, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Tense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 54 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
While serving as a juror in a high profile murder trial, family man Justin Kemp finds himself struggling with a serious moral dilemma…one he could use to sway the jury verdict and potentially convict—or free—the accused killer.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
93% on Rotten Tomatoes, 72 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.9 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
3 wins and 5 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$27 million worldwide on a $30 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 691K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Clint Eastwood
- Nicholas HoultJustin Kemp
- Toni ColletteFaith Killebrew
- J.K. SimmonsHarold
- Chris MessinaEric Resnick
- Gabriel BassoJames Michael Sythe
- Zoey DeutchAllison Crewson
- Cedric YarbroughMarcus
- Leslie BibbDenice Aldworth
- Kiefer SutherlandLarry Lasker
- Amy AquinoJudge Thelma Hollub