A Time to Kill
1996, English. Directed by Joel Schumacher.
Experience a time you'll never forget.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 29m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Worth the Hype
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7.4/10 from 3,148 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch A Time to Kill
A Time to Kill is streaming on Netflix and VI movies and tv in India.
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Cast & crew
- Joel SchumacherDirector
- Matthew McConaugheyJake Brigance
- Sandra BullockEllen Roark
- Samuel L. JacksonCarl Lee Hailey
- Kevin SpaceyRufus Buckley
- Ashley JuddCarla Brigance
- Donald SutherlandLucien Wilbanks
- Oliver PlattHarry Rex Vonner
- Charles S. DuttonOzzie Walls
- Brenda FrickerEthel Twitty
- Kiefer SutherlandFreddie Lee Cobb
- Patrick McGoohanJudge Omar Noose
- Rae'Ven Larrymore KellyTonya Hailey
Details
- Released
- 24 July 1996
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Akiva Goldsman
- Budget
- $40M
- Box office
- $152M
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What A Time to Kill is based on
A Time to Kill is based on A Time to Kill (1989) by John Grisham.
1989
A Time to Kill
By John Grisham
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A Time to Kill: quick answers
Is A Time to Kill worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 3,148 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is A Time to Kill?
A Time to Kill runs 149 minutes (2h 29m).
Does A Time to Kill have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for A Time to Kill. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
A Time to Kill parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
A Time to Kill is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is A Time to Kill on?
A Time to Kill is streaming on Netflix and VI movies and tv in India. (Checked 31 October 2026.)
What movies are like A Time to Kill?
If you liked A Time to Kill, try Mississippi Burning, By Any Means, Cape Fear.
Who directed A Time to Kill?
A Time to Kill (1996) was directed by Joel Schumacher and stars Matthew McConaughey, Sandra Bullock, Samuel L. Jackson.
What is A Time to Kill based on?
A Time to Kill is based on A Time to Kill (1989) by John Grisham.