The Verdict
Frank Galvin is a down-on-his-luck lawyer and reduced to drinking and ambulance chasing, when a former associate reminds him of his obligations in a medical malpractice suit by serving it to Galvin on a silver platter—all parties are willing to settle out of court. Blundering his way through the preliminaries, Galvin suddenly realizes that the case should actually go to court—to punish the guilty, to get a decent settlement for his clients... and to restore his standing as a lawyer.
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Frequently asked questions about The Verdict
Where can I watch The Verdict in the United States?
The Verdict is not on a subscription streaming service in the United States at the moment, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
What are the ratings for The Verdict?
The Verdict scores 7.5 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in The Verdict?
The Verdict stars Paul Newman, Charlotte Rampling, Jack Warden, James Mason, and Milo O'Shea. Sidney Lumet is the director.
How long is The Verdict?
The Verdict runs 2h 9m (129 minutes).
When did The Verdict come out?
The Verdict was released on December 8, 1982.
Which studio made The Verdict?
The Verdict was produced by 20th Century Fox and The Zanuck/Brown Company in the United States.
What was the budget for The Verdict?
The Verdict was made on a budget of $16,000,000.
How much did The Verdict make at the box office?
The Verdict grossed $53,977,250 worldwide, against a budget of $16,000,000.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.