National Theatre Live: Prima Facie
Seen it?2022 | 114 min | Drama, Crime
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office, 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 Michael Clayton or Just Mercy, start here.
- The mood
- Dark and gritty.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 54 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
Tessa is a young, brilliant barrister. From working class origins, she has reached the top of her game. An unexpected event forces her to confront the lines where the patriarchal power of the law, burden of proof and morals diverge.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsSolid
7 wins and 9 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$11 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 132K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Justin Martin, Matthew Amos
- Jodie ComerTessa Ensler