The Trial (2014): cast, story & where to watch

2014 · Film · ★ 7

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Released in 2014, The Trial is a drama, crime and romance film directed by Chito S. Roño, running about 130 minutes.

What it’s about. A mentally-challenged guy was put into trial after allegedly raping his teacher. And as Amanda, Julian, and Ronald try to mount a convincing defense, they discover soon that they're all connected in more ways than just the case.

Who’s in it. The Trial stars John Lloyd Cruz as Ronald, Enrique Gil as Martin Bien, Jessy Mendiola as Bessie Buenaventura and Gretchen Barretto as Amanda Bien, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Trial has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Trial page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Trial tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Trial (2014)?
In US, The Trial is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Trial worth watching?
The Trial holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in The Trial?
The Trial stars John Lloyd Cruz, Enrique Gil, Jessy Mendiola, Gretchen Barretto and Vivian Velez.
When was The Trial released?
The Trial was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 130 minutes.