A Time to Kill (1996)
Movie 2h 29m ★ 7.4/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something, keep me on the edge
A Time to Kill is a crime, drama and thriller movie from 1996. It is directed by Joel Schumacher. The cast includes Kiefer Sutherland, Samuel L. Jackson and Donald Sutherland. The running time is 2h 29m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.4 out of 10.
Synopsis
A young lawyer defends a black man accused of murdering two white men who raped his 10-year-old daughter, sparking a rebirth of the KKK.
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Cast & crew
- Joel SchumacherDirector
- Kiefer Sutherlandas Freddie Lee Cobb
- Samuel L. Jacksonas Carl Lee Hailey
- Donald Sutherlandas Lucien Wilbanks
- Oliver Plattas Harry Rex Vonner
- Chris Cooperas Dwayne Looney
- Sandra Bullockas Ellen Roark
- Matthew McConaugheyas Jake Brigance
- Ashley Juddas Carla Brigance
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Questions about A Time to Kill
- What genre is A Time to Kill?
- A Time to Kill is categorised as Crime, Drama, Thriller.
- Who stars in A Time to Kill?
- Kiefer Sutherland, Samuel L. Jackson, Donald Sutherland, Oliver Platt, Chris Cooper appear in the main cast.
- Who directed A Time to Kill?
- Joel Schumacher directed A Time to Kill.
- How long is A Time to Kill?
- A Time to Kill runs for 2h 29m (149 minutes).
- Is A Time to Kill worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 7.4/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch A Time to Kill?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
