Criminal Justice (1990): cast, story & where to watch

1990 · Film · ★ 8.7

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Released in 1990, Criminal Justice is a drama and tv movie film directed by Andy Wolk, running about 90 minutes.

What it’s about. A knife-scarred victim must identify her assailant beyond a reasonable doubt. Meanwhile the accused is offered a deal if he pleads guilty. Is he as innocent as the victim? Is the justice system guiltier than both?

Who’s in it. Criminal Justice stars Forest Whitaker as Jessie Williams, Anthony LaPaglia as David Ringel, Rosie Perez as Denise Moore and Jennifer Grey as Liz Carter, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.7/10, Criminal Justice sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. In IN you can stream it on JioHotstar. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Criminal Justice page.

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

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Criminal Justice (1990)?
In IN, Criminal Justice is available to stream on JioHotstar. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Criminal Justice worth watching?
Criminal Justice holds an audience score of 8.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Criminal Justice?
Criminal Justice stars Forest Whitaker, Anthony LaPaglia, Rosie Perez, Jennifer Grey and Tony Todd.
When was Criminal Justice released?
Criminal Justice was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.