Mistrial (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 1996, Mistrial is an action, thriller, drama and tv movie film directed by Heywood Gould, running about 89 minutes. “One man has taken control of the courtroom - and it isn't the judge.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When a cop-killer goes free, a detective's search for personal justice veers dangerously out of control. Declaring a mistrial, he takes the accused, the judge and the jury hostage...and begins a trial of his own.
Who’s in it. Mistrial stars Bill Pullman as Steve Donohue, Robert Loggia as Captain Lou Unger, Blair Underwood as Lieutenant C. Hodges and Leo Burmester as Commissioner Russell Crane, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Mistrial has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Mistrial page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mistrial tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mistrial (1996)?
- In US, Mistrial is available to 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 Mistrial worth watching?
- Mistrial holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mistrial?
- Mistrial stars Bill Pullman, Robert Loggia, Blair Underwood, Leo Burmester and Roma Maffia.
- When was Mistrial released?
- Mistrial was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.