Where can I watch Die zwölf Geschworenen (1957)?

In USA, Die zwölf Geschworenen is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, MGM Plus and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and 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 Die zwölf Geschworenen worth watching?

Die zwölf Geschworenen holds an audience score of 8.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.

Who stars in Die zwölf Geschworenen?

Die zwölf Geschworenen stars Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen, Martin Balsam, John Fiedler, Lee J. Cobb and E.G. Marshall.

When was Die zwölf Geschworenen released?

Die zwölf Geschworenen was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.

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Die zwölf Geschworenen (1957): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

1957 · Film · ★ 8.5

Released in 1957, Die zwölf Geschworenen is a drama film directed by Sidney Lumet, running about 97 minutes. “Das Leben liegt in ihren Händen – der Tod beschäftigt ihre Gedanken !” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Zwölf Geschworene verhandeln im Juryraum in brütender Hitze über das Schicksal eines Jungen, der angeklagt ist, seinen Vater getötet zu haben. Als das Urteil "Schuldig" beinahe feststeht, formuliert der Geschworene Nr. 8 seine Zweifel. Gegen den teils erbitterten Widerstand der Mehrheit entwickelt er nach und nach mit ruhiger Logik seine Argumente. Der Kampf der Meinungen setzt unerwartete Vorurteile und Charakterzüge der zwölf Männer frei, deren Gewissensprüfungen für den Angeklagten ausfallen.

Who’s in it. Die zwölf Geschworenen stars Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen, Martin Balsam as Juror 1, John Fiedler as Juror 2 and Lee J. Cobb as Juror 3, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.5/10, Die zwölf Geschworenen sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue. It went on to earn $1M at the box office.

Where to watch. In USA you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, MGM Plus and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and 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 Die zwölf Geschworenen page.

If you liked it. Fans of Die zwölf Geschworenen tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.

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Where can I watch Die zwölf Geschworenen (1957)?: In USA, Die zwölf Geschworenen is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, MGM Plus and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and 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 Die zwölf Geschworenen worth watching?: Die zwölf Geschworenen holds an audience score of 8.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Die zwölf Geschworenen?: Die zwölf Geschworenen stars Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen, Martin Balsam, John Fiedler, Lee J. Cobb and E.G. Marshall.
When was Die zwölf Geschworenen released?: Die zwölf Geschworenen was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.