Critics Consensus
Sidney Lumet's feature debut is a superbly written, dramatically effective courtroom thriller that rightfully stands as a modern classic.
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Edward Kosmal
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Sidney Lumet's solid success is achieved without even once resorting to flashbacks or other standard procedures of the film trade. The secret rests in spirited dialogue, realistic setting and, of course, the excellent cast of outstanding character actors.
Jan 31, 2023
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Chris Stuckmann
ChrisStuckmann.com
This movie is a masterpiece. That term gets thrown around a lot -- it's a very easy thing to say about great films like this -- but this movie is one of the best. This is one of the very few films that I will call perfect.
Rated: A+
Jan 26, 2018
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Joshua Rothkopf
Time Out
Too few films take on the art of arguing as a subject; we could certainly use more of them, but until then, Lumet's window into strained civic duty will continue to serve mightily.
Rated: 5/5
Jul 3, 2013
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Nadir Samara
Screen Rant
A film like 12 Angry Men comes around once in a lifetime, and it will remain a blueprint for what a masterpiece looks like.
Rated: 10/10
Nov 11, 2024
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Matt Brunson
Film Frenzy
This arguably remains Sidney Lumet's most compelling work, a sweaty, sustained drama that milks its claustrophobic setting for all it’s worth.
Rated: 4/4
May 8, 2023
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Danielle Solzman
Solzy at the Movies
12 Angry Men is one of the best courtroom dramas in cinematic history.
Rated: 5/5
Apr 18, 2023
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Devin B
12 Angry Men is like a Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final for your brain, eh? It's intense, it's strategic, and by the end, you'll feel like you've just played one heck of a game. If you haven't seen it yet, you're missin' out on one of the best lessons and makin' the right call when the pressure's on. Trust me, you wont regret it, bud! 5 outta 5 Twigs!
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
03/19/25
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Chaim Yuir B
Extremely insightful, should be shown to kids in school to teach them
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
03/19/25
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Braden W
One of the best movies ever made. My all time favorite movie.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
03/14/25
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Audience Member
this is the first time watching an old movie but it's really cool i like it
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
03/03/25
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Audience Member
bagus sekalii, tidak membosankan
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
03/03/25
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Hanik_ F
very interesting movie, so nice
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
03/03/25
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Synopsis
Following the closing arguments in a murder trial, the 12 members of the jury must deliberate, with a guilty verdict meaning death for the accused, an inner-city teen. As the dozen men try to reach a unanimous decision while sequestered in a room, one juror (Henry Fonda) casts considerable doubt on elements of the case. Personal issues soon rise to the surface, and conflict threatens to derail the delicate process that will decide one boy's fate.
Director
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Sidney Lumet
Producer
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Henry Fonda,
Reginald Rose
Screenwriter
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Reginald Rose
Distributor
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Criterion Collection,
United Artists,
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer,
MGM/UA Home Entertainment Inc.
Production Co
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Orion-Nova Pictures
Genre
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Drama
Original Language
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English
Release Date (Theaters)
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Apr 20, 1957, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
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Apr 4, 2012
Runtime
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1h 35m
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