The Chamber (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1996, The Chamber is a drama and crime film directed by James Foley, running about 113 minutes. “Time is running out.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Idealistic young attorney Adam Hall takes on the death row clemency case of his racist grandfather, Sam Cayhall, a former Ku Klux Klan member he has never met.
Who’s in it. The Chamber stars Chris O'Donnell as Adam Hall, Gene Hackman as Sam Cayhall, Faye Dunaway as Lee Cayhall Bowen and Robert Prosky as E. Garner Goodman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Chamber has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $22.5M 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 The Chamber page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Chamber tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Chamber (1996)?
- In US, The Chamber 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 The Chamber worth watching?
- The Chamber holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Chamber?
- The Chamber stars Chris O'Donnell, Gene Hackman, Faye Dunaway, Robert Prosky and Lela Rochon.
- When was The Chamber released?
- The Chamber was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.