Murder in the First (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1995, Murder in the First is a drama and crime film directed by Marc Rocco, running about 122 minutes. “The trial that brought down Alcatraz” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Inspired by a true story. A petty criminal sent to Alcatraz in the 1930s is caught attempting to make an escape. As punishment he is put in solitary confinement. The maximum stay is supposed to be 19 days, but Henri spends years alone, cold and in complete darkness, only to emerge a madman and soon to be a murderer. The story follows a rookie lawyer attempting to prove that Alcatraz was to blame.
Who’s in it. Murder in the First stars Christian Slater as James Stamphill, Kevin Bacon as Henri Young, Gary Oldman as Glenn and Embeth Davidtz as Mary McCasslin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Murder in the First has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $29.5M at the box office.
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 Murder in the First page.
If you liked it. Fans of Murder in the First tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Murder in the First (1995)?
- In US, Murder in the First 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 Murder in the First worth watching?
- Murder in the First holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Murder in the First?
- Murder in the First stars Christian Slater, Kevin Bacon, Gary Oldman, Embeth Davidtz and William H. Macy.
- When was Murder in the First released?
- Murder in the First was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 122 minutes.