Runaway Jury

"Trials are too important to be decided by juries."

Oct 17 2003 PG-13 2h 7m
Crime, Drama, Thriller

After a workplace shooting in New Orleans, a trial against the gun manufacturer pits lawyer Wendell Rohr against shady jury consultant Rankin Fitch, who uses illegal means to stack the jury with people sympathetic to the defense. But when juror Nicholas Easter and his girlfriend Marlee reveal their ability to sway the jury into delivering any verdict they want, a high-stakes cat-and-mouse game begins.

Plot

Wendell Rohr is a torts lawyer taking on the gun lobby. Rankin Fitch is the jury consultant for the Defendants and between them the battle is for the hearts and minds of the jury. But there is someone on the inside. Nicholas Easter is a juror with a girlfriend, Marlee, on the outside. they have a past ..... and their own agenda.

Written by

John Grisham, Brian Koppelman, David Levien

Directed by

Gary Fleder

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

20th Century Fox, Epsilon Motion Pictures, Regency Enterprises, New Regency Pictures

Languages

Italiano, English, Français

Awards

1 win & 3 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
110,191
Average Rating
7.1 out of 10
Metascore
61
Popularity
NA