The Penalty Phase (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1986, The Penalty Phase is a thriller, drama and tv movie film directed by Tony Richardson, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. Things looked pretty simple: the confessed murderer had all the evidence against him. The Prosecutor Jansen could not have been more relentless, conservative and incisive. Furthermore, the jury already had a verdict: guilty of the more than 30 charges against him. But suddenly Judge Kenneth Hoffman finds out that the evidence was not obtained legally, so the procedure is void. Judge Hoffman is in the middle of this legal storm, although he wants to apply the law strictly, he will find everybody against him.
Who’s in it. The Penalty Phase stars Peter Strauss as Kenneth Hoffman, Jonelle Allen as Susan Jansen, Karen Austin as Julie and Karen Austin as Julie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Penalty Phase has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Penalty Phase page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Penalty Phase tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Penalty Phase (1986)?
- In US, The Penalty Phase is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Penalty Phase worth watching?
- The Penalty Phase holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Penalty Phase?
- The Penalty Phase stars Peter Strauss, Jonelle Allen, Karen Austin, Karen Austin and Jane Badler.
- When was The Penalty Phase released?
- The Penalty Phase was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.