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Directed by
Gary Fleder Written by
John Grisham, Brian Koppelman Cast
John Cusack, Gene Hackman, Dustin Hoffman, Rachel Weisz, Bruce Davison [more]
Release Date
• USA: Oct 17, 2003
• UK: 16 Jan 2004
DVD Release Date
• R1: Feb 17, 2004
• R2: 17 Feb 2004
Budget $60,000,000
Official Website:
Runaway Jury Website
MPAA Rating
Rated PG-13 for violence, language and thematic elements.
Running Time
2 hours, 7 minutes
Country USA
Studio New Regency Pictures
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• Runaway Jury
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Runaway Jury Reviews |
The well-oiled machinery of the courtroom thriller "Runaway Jury" may slip a cog or two in terms of plausibility but, thanks to robust performances, slick pacing and a smart script that opens up the typically restrictive genre, the verdict comes down in its favor. [read review] 
--Megan Lehmann (New York Post)
The movie hums along with a kind of sublime craftsmanship, fueled by the consistent performances of Hackman and Hoffman (in their first film together), the remarkable ease of John Cusack (the most relaxed and natural of actors since Robert Mitchum), and the juicy typecasting in the supporting roles. [read review] 
--ROGER EBERT (Chicago Sun-Times)
Even if you haven't read the book, this is still a pretty entertaining and gripping movie that grabs you from the opening credits and doesn't let go. So if you're a fan of legal thrillers, John Grisham, or any of the cast, this is one movie you shouldn'tmiss. [read review] B
--Joshua Sandefur (MovieJustice)
"Runaway Jury" is a courtroom drama with a compelling story and something peculiar about it, too: For most of its running time, there doesn't seem to be much in the way of a rooting interest. The audience isn't quite sure who it's for or against. [read review]
--Mick LaSalle (San Francisco Chronicle)
But since most filmgoers, and Grisham filmgoers in particular, prefer to check their brains at the door, "Runaway Jury" will probably safely follow its predecessors into marginal box-office profitability, critical scorn notwithstanding [read review] 
-- (Boxoffice Magazine)
It's probably a given that the less finicky you are about thrillers, the more you will enjoy what Runaway Jury has to offer. The film has its share of high points, but the flaws are frustratingly obvious and impossible to overlook. [read review]
--James Berardinelli (ReelViews)
While many viewers will disagree with the final political outcome of the film, it will definitely spark some heated conversations that will last long after the ending credits roll. Don’t you just love it when a movie does that? [read review] 
--Blake French (FilmCritic.com)
Runaway Jury isn't a bad movie, really. The film's never boring, primarily due to the efforts of the stellar cast; though it's quite telling that the most engaging element of the flick vacates in the first five minutes. [read review] 
--David Nusair (Reel Film Reviews)
Even with all the mechanisms of a typical courtroom drama, Runaway Jury and its high-powered cast takes things up a notch by giving audiences a fresh point of view--while nailing a worthy adversary. [read review] 
--Kit Bowen (Hollywood.com)
''Runaway Jury'' might have been better served if the casting was reversed, and Mr. Hoffman's small stature and busy methods were contrasted with Mr. Hackman's gift for playing weary reason. [read review]
--ELVIS MITCHELL (The New York Times)
A decidedly mixed bag, "Runaway Jury" just goes to show that courtroom movies are far too interesting to be left up to Hollywood. But it's a heck of a lot more fun than jury duty. [read review]
--Jeffrey M. Anderson (San Francisco Examiner)
B-movie melodrama, but one that’s so nicely put together and competently acted that you’ll come away satisfied even if you’re also embarrassed at being so easily manipulated. [read review] 75/100
--Brian Webster (Apollo Guide)
...unfortunately the courtroom drama is only a tiny layer under a ridiculously implausible plot that asks for us to stretch our imaginations a little too far. [read review] 5/10
--Scott Spicciati (Movie-Vault.com)
With a perfect cast and multi-layered plot, it rattles along like a runaway train - a thrilling enough ride, even if it must come crashing at the end. [read review] 6/10
--Anton Bitel (Movie Gazette)
Aren't Gorillas only supposed to show up at the awesome, breathtaking shows that make me want to wet my pants? This Malfeasance Will Not Stand! [read review] 
--B. Alan Orange (MovieWeb)
Here's a real mystery: How can John Cusack, Gene Hackman and Dustin Hoffman, acting in a John Grisham thriller, be so dull? [read review]
--Charles Taylor (Salon)
Well-acted, slickly-directed entertainment, enlivened considerably by the onscreen spectacle of Hackman vs Hoffman. [read review] 
--Matthew Turner (ViewLondon)
"Runaway Jury" is the best big-screen adaptation of a John Grisham novel since "The Firm" in 1993. [read review]
--Paul Clinton (CNN Showbiz)
...a breezily entertaining courtroom thriller that again clarifies why Grisham sells so well. [read review]
--Jami Bernard (New York Daily News)
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