The Trial of the Chicago 7
“In 1968, democracy refused to back down.”
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.
Where to watch The Trial of the Chicago 7 in United States
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Where is The Trial of the Chicago 7 streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| India | Netflix | — |
| United Kingdom | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Canada | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Australia | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Germany | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| France | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Spain | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Brazil | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Japan | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
About The Trial of the Chicago 7
The Trial of the Chicago 7 is a 2020 English-language drama and history film directed by Aaron Sorkin. The cast is led by Eddie Redmayne, Sacha Baron Cohen, Mark Rylance. It has a runtime of 2h 10m. Viewers rate it 7.7/10 across 3400 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
The Trial of the Chicago 7 was produced by DreamWorks Pictures and Marc Platt Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on September 25, 2020, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $35 million, it went on to gross $0 million worldwide.
- Director
- Aaron Sorkin
- Writers
- Aaron Sorkin
- Release date
- September 25, 2020
- OTT release
- October 16, 2020
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $35 million
- Box office
- $0 million
- Production
- DreamWorks Pictures, Marc Platt Productions
The Trial of the Chicago 7 cast & crew
The Trial of the Chicago 7 was directed by Aaron Sorkin and written by Aaron Sorkin.
The cast features Eddie Redmayne as Tom Hayden, Sacha Baron Cohen as Abbie Hoffman, Mark Rylance as William Kunstler, Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Richard Schultz, Frank Langella as Judge Julius Hoffman, and Jeremy Strong as Jerry Rubin.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Daniel Pemberton, cinematography is by Phedon Papamichael, and it was produced by Stuart M. Besser and Marc Butan.
Is The Trial of the Chicago 7 worth watching?
The Trial of the Chicago 7 holds an audience score of 7.7/10 from 3,366 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 2h 10m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and history, The Trial of the Chicago 7 is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Trial of the Chicago 7
In United States, you can stream The Trial of the Chicago 7 on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Click any service above to open it directly.
It first became available to stream digitally on October 16, 2020.
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Cast of The Trial of the Chicago 7
Eddie Redmayne
Tom Hayden
Sacha Baron Cohen
Abbie Hoffman
Mark Rylance
William Kunstler
Joseph Gordon-Levitt
Richard Schultz
Frank Langella
Judge Julius Hoffman
Jeremy Strong
Jerry Rubin
John Carroll Lynch
David Dellinger
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II
Bobby Seale
Alex Sharp
Rennie Davis
Noah Robbins
Lee Weiner
Danny Flaherty
John Froines
Ben Shenkman
Leonard Weinglass
The Trial of the Chicago 7 — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Trial of the Chicago 7 in United States?
The Trial of the Chicago 7 is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads in United States.
▸Is The Trial of the Chicago 7 on Netflix?
Yes — The Trial of the Chicago 7 is currently available on Netflix in United States.
▸What language is The Trial of the Chicago 7 in?
The Trial of the Chicago 7 is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Trial of the Chicago 7?
The Trial of the Chicago 7 runs 2 hours 10 minutes (130 minutes).
▸What is The Trial of the Chicago 7 rated?
The Trial of the Chicago 7 is rated R. It holds a 7.7/10 audience score from 3,366 ratings.
▸When did The Trial of the Chicago 7 release on OTT?
The Trial of the Chicago 7 became available digitally on October 16, 2020.
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