The Trial of the Chicago 7
Seen it?2020 | 130 min | Drama, History
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (89% on Rotten Tomatoes), audiences rate it highly (7.7 out of 10) 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 history buffs. If you loved BlacKkKlansman or Primal Fear, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 10 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
What was supposed to be a peaceful protest turned into a violent clash with the police. What followed was one of the most notorious trials in history.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
89% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesStrong
7.7 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Oscar.
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$107K worldwide on a $35 million budget; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 425K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Aaron Sorkin
- Eddie RedmayneTom Hayden
- Sacha Baron CohenAbbie Hoffman
- Mark RylanceWilliam Kunstler
- Joseph Gordon-LevittRichard Schultz
- Frank LangellaJudge Julius Hoffman
- Jeremy StrongJerry Rubin
- John Carroll LynchDavid Dellinger
- Yahya Abdul-Mateen IIBobby Seale
- Alex SharpRennie Davis
- Noah RobbinsLee Weiner