Trial by Fire
Seen it?2019 | 127 min | Drama, Crime
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a box office flop, 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 crime-drama fans. If you loved Cool Hand Luke or Primetime, start here.
- The mood
- Dark and gritty.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 7 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
The tragic and controversial story of Cameron Todd Willingham, who was executed in Texas for killing his three children after scientific evidence and expert testimony that bolstered his claims of innocence were suppressed.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
61% on Rotten Tomatoes, 51 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.0 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$149K worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 126K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Edward Zwick
- Jack O'ConnellCameron Todd Willingham
- Laura DernElizabeth Gilbert
- Emily MeadeStacy Willingham
- Jade PettyjohnJulie Gilbert
- David Wilson BarnesReaves
- Jeff PerryGerald Hurst
- Rhoda GriffisDarlene
- Blair BomarSandy
- McKinley Belcher IIIPonchai
- Catherine CarlenAbigail