When Justice Fails (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 3.5
Released in 1999, When Justice Fails is a thriller and mystery film directed by Allan A. Goldstein, running about 91 minutes. “Some words are never spoken. Some murders never solved.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A detective (Jeff Fahey) investigating the murders of two sex offenders gets involved with a beautiful district attorney (Marlee Matlin) who becomes a main suspect.
Who’s in it. When Justice Fails stars Jeff Fahey as Tom Chaney, Carl Marotte as Rod Lambeau, Marlee Matlin as Katy Wesson and Charles Edwin Powell as Josh, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.5/10, When Justice Fails has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Night Flight Plus and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch When Justice Fails page.
If you liked it. Fans of When Justice Fails tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch When Justice Fails (1999)?
- In US, When Justice Fails is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Night Flight Plus. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is When Justice Fails worth watching?
- When Justice Fails holds an audience score of 3.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in When Justice Fails?
- When Justice Fails stars Jeff Fahey, Carl Marotte, Marlee Matlin, Charles Edwin Powell and Sean Milliken.
- When was When Justice Fails released?
- When Justice Fails was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.