...And Justice for All
An idealistic defense lawyer is compelled to represent the very judge whose abuses expose the justice system's moral rot.
Overview
A courtroom drama that challenges the integrity of the legal system and the moral compass of its defenders.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- Mild
- bitter
- frantic
- mordant
- serious movie night
- courtroom drama marathon
What critics said
Critics generally recognized the film's ambitious social critique and Al Pacino's forceful performance, while finding its overloaded blend of courtroom drama and comedy uneven.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Arthur Kirkland must defend Judge Fleming despite the judge's alleged rape and prior abuse of judicial power.
Kirkland's position in a WASP-dominated judicial system informs the film's social critique.
The film mixes courtroom confrontation and bitter comedy while depicting judges and lawyers behaving hysterically.
Kirkland's final courtroom defense is designed around escalating rhetoric and emotional release.
Films like ...And Justice for All, and why
The Verdict
shared courtroom drama, institutional corruption, moral compromise, and intense lead performance
A Few Good Men
shared legal thriller structure, combative courtroom rhetoric, and critique of professional institutions
The Hospital
shared mordant comedy drama, ethical conflict, and volatile ensemble performances
Serpico
shared New Hollywood social critique, outsider perspective, and morally compromised institutions
Movie Details
- Director
- Norman Jewison
- Release Date
- 1979-10-19
- Runtime
- 119 min
- Rating
- 7.1 / 10 (621)
Cast
- Al Pacino
- Jack Warden
- John Forsythe
- Lee Strasberg
- Christine Lahti
- Craig T. Nelson
- Jeffrey Tambor
- Sam Levene
- Robert Christian
- Thomas G. Waites
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is ...And Justice for All about?
- An idealistic defense lawyer is compelled to represent the very judge whose abuses expose the justice system's moral rot.
- What is ...And Justice for All like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of ...And Justice for All as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as layered.
- Is ...And Justice for All violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in ...And Justice for All as mild.
- What did critics think of ...And Justice for All?
- Critics generally recognized the film's ambitious social critique and Al Pacino's forceful performance, while finding its overloaded blend of courtroom drama and comedy uneven.
- Which films are like ...And Justice for All?
- Films with a similar feel include The Verdict, A Few Good Men, The Hospital, and Serpico.
- How long is ...And Justice for All?
- ...And Justice for All runs 119 minutes.
- Where can I watch ...And Justice for All?
- In United States, ...And Justice for All streams on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel.
