RUNAWAY JURY is exactly the movie it sets out to be. Nothing less, nothing more. It promises you an engaging legal thriller, and it delivers on all acounts. It is by no means disappointing, but certainly not awesome. It just is. And it is very satisfying. However, there is plenty of material that is iffy for kids, starting with the messages. All of the characters in the film save one are unethical and break the law often. The whole plot of the film centers around a criminal plot by two competing parties to stack, bribe, and threaten a jury of 12 to recieve a swung verdict. The plot is intense, but not action-packed, and it might be confusing for some kids. In the end, the good guys win, but the criminals aren't punished. Two of them are made to look like heroes. Aside from that, there are a couple of violent scenes, starting with a shooting that opens the film. It isn't graphic, but the camera and sound make it realistic and intense. A woman attempts suicide by pills after a blackmail. A man fights a woman and beats her up pretty badly (some blood), but then she stabs him in the leg and runs. Language is mild ("h*ll", a few "SOBs") until the end, when a man lets loose a "f**k" in the middle of a heated argument. There is one brief sexual situation (kissing in bed, no nudity), but it isn't graphic.
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Common Sense says
Legal thriller isn't aimed at kids.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 13–15
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What Parents Need to Know
About Runaway Jury
Parents need to know that this is really not a kid movie subject-wise unless they're already fans of John Grisham. It has some violent and very tense moments, opening with a tragic shooting (off-camera) and describing another. The movie's theme is gun control. There's a violent video game. Characters smoke and drink (one has a drinking problem) and use strong language. A character attempts suicide. Many of the characters in the movie are ruthless and unethical.
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Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about gun control, video games, alcoholism -- there's lots to discuss. Of particular interest would be any jury duty experiences and how they compare to the movie's (exaggerated) depiction of the corruption of the jury system.
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
- Negative role models
A Well-Made Thriller...
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Imature teens will be board...
I personally loved this film...Then again, I'm probably on the higher spectrum of mature teens..
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
Only for adult....may be confusing
Kids look elsewhere you may have a hard time keeping up.
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
This movie was ok, but a bit boring
This movie was alright, and it did show how courtrooms work and exactly what juries do, but it was also a bit boring. Also, people threatened each other in this movie a lot and it's not good for kids to see that. It's a fine movie for kids ages 11+.
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
RUNAWAY JURY
RUNAWAY JURY was booooooring as heck. The novel is much better in my opinion and will not interest anyone under the age of 30. Rachel Weisz acts well and so does John Cusack so I guess that gives it one * star.
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
Interesting subject matter, good acting by all the stars.
The film provided new insights into the jury system. It was thoughtful and provacative, especially the ending.
- I rate this title iffy for age 17 and give it
Alright movie for adults, but only if you are an anti-gun activist.
Too political, for my blood. The acting was wonderful and the actors great, but only on an adult level. The hi-tech equiptment was a little far fetched tho.
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| 100% | of parents don't feel there are good role models |
| 100% | of parents don't think the messages are positive |
| 100% | of parents say it has language their kids can't use |
| 100% | of parents say it's too violent |
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