The Trials of Cate McCall
Seen it?2013 | 89 min | Drama
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz and a lukewarm 6.4 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 29 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
In order to be reinstated to the bar and recover custody of her daughter, a hotshot lawyer, now in recovery and on probation, must take on the appeal of a woman wrongfully convicted of murder.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesBelow par
6.4 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$250K worldwide on a $7 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 16K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Karen Moncrieff
- Kate BeckinsaleCate McCall
- Nick NolteBridges
- James CromwellJustice Sumpter
- Anna SchaferLacey
- Mark PellegrinoDetective Welch
- Clancy BrownBrinkerhoff
- Taye DiggsAustin Moseley
- Isaiah WashingtonWilson George
- Dale DickeyMrs. Stubbs
- Brendan Sexton IIIRusty