Law Abiding Citizen (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 2009, Law Abiding Citizen is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by F. Gary Gray, running about 109 minutes. “Justice at any cost.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A frustrated man decides to take justice into his own hands after a plea bargain sets one of his family's killers free. He targets not only the killer but also the district attorney and others involved in the deal.
Who’s in it. Law Abiding Citizen stars Jamie Foxx as Nick Rice, Gerard Butler as Clyde Alexander Shelton, Colm Meaney as Detective Dunnigan and Bruce McGill as Jonas Cantrell, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Law Abiding Citizen has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $127.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV 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 Law Abiding Citizen page.
If you liked it. Fans of Law Abiding Citizen tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Law Abiding Citizen (2009)?
- In US, Law Abiding Citizen is available to stream on fuboTV, 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 Law Abiding Citizen worth watching?
- Law Abiding Citizen holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Law Abiding Citizen?
- Law Abiding Citizen stars Jamie Foxx, Gerard Butler, Colm Meaney, Bruce McGill and Leslie Bibb.
- When was Law Abiding Citizen released?
- Law Abiding Citizen was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.