The Verdict
“Frank Galvin has one last chance to do something right.”
Frank Galvin is a down-on-his-luck lawyer and reduced to drinking and ambulance chasing, when a former associate reminds him of his obligations in a medical malpractice suit by serving it to Galvin on a silver platter—all parties are willing to settle out of court. Blundering his way through the preliminaries, Galvin suddenly realizes that the case should actually go to court—to punish the guilty, to get a decent settlement for his clients... and to restore his standing as a lawyer.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Orange VOD, Amazon Video |
| Spain | Tivify | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | Disney Plus, Looke, Looke Amazon Channel, NetMovies | — |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About The Verdict
The Verdict is a 1982 English-language drama film directed by Sidney Lumet. The cast is led by Paul Newman, Charlotte Rampling, Jack Warden. It has a runtime of 2h 9m. Viewers rate it 7.5/10 across 700 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Verdict was produced by 20th Century Fox and The Zanuck/Brown Company and made in United States of America. It was released on December 8, 1982, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $16 million, it went on to gross $54 million worldwide.
- Director
- Sidney Lumet
- Writers
- David Mamet
- Release date
- December 8, 1982
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $16 million
- Box office
- $54 million
- Production
- 20th Century Fox, The Zanuck/Brown Company
The Verdict cast & crew
The Verdict was directed by Sidney Lumet and written by David Mamet.
The cast features Paul Newman as Frank Galvin, Charlotte Rampling as Laura Fischer, Jack Warden as Mickey Morrissey, James Mason as Ed Concannon, Milo O'Shea as Judge Hoyle, and Lindsay Crouse as Kaitlin Costello.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Johnny Mandel, cinematography is by Andrzej Bartkowiak, and it was produced by David Brown and Richard D. Zanuck.
Is The Verdict worth watching?
The Verdict holds an audience score of 7.5/10 from 732 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 2h 9m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, The Verdict is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Verdict
The Verdict isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of The Verdict
Paul Newman
Frank Galvin
Charlotte Rampling
Laura Fischer
Jack Warden
Mickey Morrissey
James Mason
Ed Concannon
Milo O'Shea
Judge Hoyle
Lindsay Crouse
Kaitlin Costello
Edward Binns
Bishop Brophy
Julie Bovasso
Maureen Rooney
Roxanne Hart
Sally Doneghy
James Handy
Kevin Doneghy
Wesley Addy
Dr. Towler
Joe Seneca
Dr. Thompson
The Verdict — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Verdict in United States?
The Verdict is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The Verdict in?
The Verdict is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Verdict?
The Verdict runs 2 hours 9 minutes (129 minutes).
▸What is The Verdict rated?
The Verdict is rated R. It holds a 7.5/10 audience score from 732 ratings.
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