The Verdict

Name: The Verdict
Genre: Drama
Released: 1982-12-08
Duration: 129 min
Rating: 7.5

1982 · Movie · R · 129 min · ★ 7.5 · 83% critics

Drama

A washed-up lawyer, stuck in a cycle of drinking and chasing quick payouts, is handed what looks like an easy medical malpractice settlement. As he digs deeper, his conscience and pride push him to take on a risky courtroom fight against powerful opponents, hoping to win justice for his clients and reclaim his self-respect.

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Years: 1982
Release date: 1982-12-08
Language: English
Rated: R
Runtime: 129 min
Critic score: 83/100
TMDB rating: 7.5/10 (730 votes)
Box office: $53,993,738
Budget: $16,000,000

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You’ll likely enjoy this if you want an underdog courtroom drama with moral stakes, sharp dialogue, and a redemption arc; Not for you if you need fast pacing or big thrills like Dog Day Afternoon or Network.

Pros: gripping courtroom tension; strong lead performance; thoughtful ethics themes | Cons: slow early stretch; uneven pacing; ending feels anticlimactic