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A Time to Kill

R19962h 29mJoel Schumacher
IMDb 7.5 · Rotten Tomatoes 66% · Metacritic 53

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"Experience a time you'll never forget."

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.

CrimeDramaThriller
SniperRapeCourtJurorsKu Klux KlanMississippi RiverForgivenessBlackmailAttempted MurderTrial

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Frequently asked questions

What is A Time to Kill (1996) about?

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.

Who stars in A Time to Kill?

A Time to Kill stars Matthew McConaughey (Jake Brigance), Sandra Bullock (Ellen Roark), Samuel L. Jackson (Carl Lee Hailey), Kevin Spacey (Rufus Buckley), Ashley Judd (Carla Brigance). The film was directed by Joel Schumacher.

How long is A Time to Kill?

A Time to Kill has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1996. It is rated R.

Is A Time to Kill worth watching?

A Time to Kill holds an IMDb rating of 7.5/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 66. Fans of Crime, Drama, Thriller are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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