Just Cause movie poster

Just Cause

1995 · 1h 42m · Released

R Action, Drama, Mystery, Thriller

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.

Read the book by John Katzenbach

Ratings

Based on audience scores
6.3 The Movie Database
6.4 IMDb
46% Rotten Tomatoes
63 Metacritic

Where to stream Just Cause

Not on a subscription service in the United States yet. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand.

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Trailer

Just Cause - Trailer

Top cast and crew

AG Arne Glimcher Director
Sean Connery Paul Armstrong
Laurence Fishburne Sheriff Tanny Brown
Blair Underwood Bobby Earl Ferguson
Kate Capshaw Laurie Armstrong
Ruby Dee Evangeline Ferguson
Scarlett Johansson Kate Armstrong
Ed Harris Blair Sullivan
Christopher Murray Detective T.J. Wilcox
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Frequently asked questions about Just Cause

Where can I watch Just Cause in the United States?

Just Cause 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, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. Availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.

What are the ratings for Just Cause?

Just Cause scores 6.3 on The Movie Database, 6.4 on IMDb, 46% on Rotten Tomatoes, and 63 on Metacritic.

Who stars in Just Cause?

Just Cause stars Sean Connery, Laurence Fishburne, Blair Underwood, Kate Capshaw, and Ruby Dee. Arne Glimcher is the director.

How long is Just Cause?

Just Cause runs 1h 42m (102 minutes).

When did Just Cause come out?

Just Cause was released on February 17, 1995.

Which studio made Just Cause?

Just Cause was produced by Lee Rich Productions, Fountainbridge Films, and Warner Bros. Pictures in the United States.

How much did Just Cause make at the box office?

Just Cause grossed $36,853,222 worldwide.

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