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The Trial of the Chicago 7 streaming

2020 Movie United States Drama, History, Thriller 130 min FSK 16

By: Aaron Sorkin With: Michael Keaton, Sacha Baron Cohen, Mark Rylance, Alex Sharp, Joseph Gordon-Levitt

What was supposed to be a peaceful protest turned into a violent clash with the police. What followed was one of the most notorious trials in history.

Filmium rating

77%

Mood

Political

Serious

Tense

Thoughtful

Cast & Crew

Aaron Sorkin

Joseph Gordon-Levitt

Michael Keaton

Eddie Redmayne

Sacha Baron Cohen

Frank Langella

John Carroll Lynch

Alex Sharp

Mark Rylance

Aaron Sorkin (Director)

Acclaimed Writer

Ensemble Cast

Screenplay

Talented Director

Yahya Abdul-Mateen Ii

Adaptation

Based On Real Events

Budget

Mid-Budget

Cinematic Technique

Character-Focused

Dialogue-Driven

Dynamic Editing

Ensemble Cast

Intense

Realistic

Screenplay

Narrative Structure

Dramatization

Fact-Based

Flashback

Flashbacks

Intertwined Narratives

Linear

Non-Linear

Nonlinear

Pace

Dynamic

Energetic

Engaging

Fast-Paced

Rhythmic

Urgent

Soundtrack

Contemporary Music

Score

Style

Cinematic

Drama

Dramatic

Engaging

Historical

Political

Time-Period

1960S

Central Conflict

Civil Rights

Civil Rights Struggle

Government Oppression

Government Repression

Government Vs. Protesters

Justice Vs. Injustice

Protest Suppression

Trial

Characters

Activists

Lawyers

Protesters

Ending

Bittersweet

Justice

Powerful

Resistance

Resonant

Historical Context

1960S

Civil Rights Movement

Vietnam War

Key Plot Points

Courtroom Clashes

Political Trial

Protest Violence

Plot

Chicago 1968

Civil Rights

Courtroom Drama

Historical Trial

Political Activism

Political Protest

Trial Drama

Vietnam War Protests

Setting

1968

1968 Democratic Convention

Chicago

Courtroom

Shooting Location

Chicago

New Jersey

Theme

Civil Rights

Government Repression

Justice

Political Activism

Protest

Genre

Drama

Historical

Historical Drama

History

Legal

Legal Drama

Political

Political Thriller

Audiences

Adults

History Enthusiasts

Political Drama

Titles

El juicio de los 7 de Chicago

Les Sept de Chicago

Os 7 de Chicago

Proces siódemki z Chicago

The Trial of the Chicago 7

The Trial of the Chicago Seven

시카고 7인의 재판

트라이얼 오브 더 시카고 7

Awards

Golden Globe

Oscar Nominations

Sag Award

Box Office Success

Streaming Success

Critical Reception

Positive Reviews

Praised Performances

Popularity

High Streaming Viewership

Ratings

76 Metacritic

89% Rotten Tomatoes

Reception

Award Nominations

Awards Recognition

Awards-Nominated

Critical Acclaim

Critically Acclaimed

Positive Reviews

Production Countries

United States

Release Year

2020

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