The Verdict (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1982, The Verdict is a drama film directed by Sidney Lumet, running about 129 minutes. “The doctors want to settle, the Church wants to settle, their lawyers want to settle, and even his own clients are desperate to settle. But Galvin is determined to defy them all. He will try ” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Frank Galvin is a down-on-his-luck lawyer and reduced to drinking and ambulance chasing, when a former associate reminds him of his obligations in a medical malpractice suit by serving it to Galvin on a silver platter—all parties are willing to settle out of court. Blundering his way through the preliminaries, Galvin suddenly realizes that the case should actually go to court—to punish the guilty, to get a decent settlement for his clients... and to restore his standing as a lawyer.
Who’s in it. The Verdict stars Paul Newman as Frank Galvin, Charlotte Rampling as Laura Fischer, Jack Warden as Mickey Morrissey and James Mason as Ed Concannon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, The Verdict has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $54M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Verdict page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Verdict tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Verdict (1982)?
- In US, The Verdict is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Verdict worth watching?
- The Verdict holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Verdict?
- The Verdict stars Paul Newman, Charlotte Rampling, Jack Warden, James Mason and Milo O’Shea.
- When was The Verdict released?
- The Verdict was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 129 minutes.