Just Cause (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1995, Just Cause is an action, thriller, drama and mystery film directed by Arne Glimcher, running about 102 minutes. “Buried deep in the Florida Everglades is a secret that can save an innocent man or let a killer kill again.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A Harvard professor is lured back into the courtroom after twenty-five years to take the case of a young black man condemned to death for the horrific murder of a child.
Who’s in it. Just Cause stars Sean Connery as Paul Armstrong, Laurence Fishburne as Sheriff Tanny Brown, Blair Underwood as Bobby Earl Ferguson and Kate Capshaw as Laurie Armstrong, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Just Cause has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $36.9M 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 Just Cause page.
If you liked it. Fans of Just Cause 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 Just Cause (1995)?
- In US, Just Cause 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 Just Cause worth watching?
- Just Cause holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Just Cause?
- Just Cause stars Sean Connery, Laurence Fishburne, Blair Underwood, Kate Capshaw and Ruby Dee.
- When was Just Cause released?
- Just Cause was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.