A Time to Kill (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1996, A Time to Kill is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Joel Schumacher, running about 149 minutes. “Experience a time you'll never forget.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young lawyer defends a black man accused of murdering two white men who raped his 10-year-old daughter, sparking a rebirth of the KKK.
Who’s in it. A Time to Kill stars Matthew McConaughey as Jake Brigance, Sandra Bullock as Ellen Roark, Samuel L. Jackson as Carl Lee Hailey and Kevin Spacey as Rufus Buckley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, A Time to Kill has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $152.3M 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 A Time to Kill page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Time to Kill tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Time to Kill (1996)?
- In US, A Time to Kill 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 A Time to Kill worth watching?
- A Time to Kill 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 A Time to Kill?
- A Time to Kill stars Matthew McConaughey, Sandra Bullock, Samuel L. Jackson, Kevin Spacey and Ashley Judd.
- When was A Time to Kill released?
- A Time to Kill was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 149 minutes.