The Star Chamber (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1983, The Star Chamber is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Peter Hyams, running about 105 minutes. “They meet. They judge. They execute.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. As violence escalates in Los Angeles and heinous murders are committed, Steven Hardin, a young judge of the California Supreme Court, must struggle with his tortured conscience and growing despair as he watches helplessly as the ruthless criminals brought before his court go free because clever lawyers find obscure loopholes in the law.
Who’s in it. The Star Chamber stars Michael Douglas as Steven Hardin, Hal Holbrook as Benjamin Caulfield, Yaphet Kotto as Detective Harry Lowes and Sharon Gless as Emily Hardin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Star Chamber has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $5.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Star Chamber page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Star Chamber tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Star Chamber (1983)?
- In US, The Star Chamber is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Star Chamber worth watching?
- The Star Chamber holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Star Chamber?
- The Star Chamber stars Michael Douglas, Hal Holbrook, Yaphet Kotto, Sharon Gless and James B. Sikking.
- When was The Star Chamber released?
- The Star Chamber was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.