The Trial (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 2010, The Trial is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Gary Wheeler, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. After the horrific death of his wife and two sons, suicide seems to be the only escape for small town attorney Kent "Mac" McClain... until he's assigned a capital punishment case that begins to transform his life and those around him forever.
Who’s in it. The Trial stars Matthew Modine as Mac, Bob Gunton as Joe Whetstone, Robert Forster as Ray and Larry Bagby as Spencer Hightower, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, The Trial has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, Pure Flix and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Trial page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Trial tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Trial (2010)?
- In US, The Trial is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium and Pure Flix, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Trial worth watching?
- The Trial holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Trial?
- The Trial stars Matthew Modine, Bob Gunton, Robert Forster, Larry Bagby and Randy Wayne.
- When was The Trial released?
- The Trial was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.