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The Trial of the Chicago 7

2020

Drama

2h09

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7.8/10

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4.4/5

Press

4.2/5

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Colin Shanley

Colin Shanley rated ★ 9/10

Synopsis

The story of 7 people on trial stemming from various charges surrounding the uprising at the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois.

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Community Reviews

Viewers generally praise 'The Trial of the Chicago 7' for its engaging portrayal of a significant historical event, highlighting the strong performances and Aaron Sorkin's sharp screenplay. The film's depiction of the courtroom drama and its political undertones resonate with many, though some find the clear division between heroes and villains a bit simplistic. A few viewers felt the movie was overly long or struggled to keep up with the complex legal proceedings.

👍 Strong performances and engaging screenplay.

👎 Some found the narrative overly simplistic.

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Reviews and Comments

7 reviews
Julie Campistron
Julierated ★ 8/10
February 8, 2025

Thrilling and really well acted. An amazing lineup of actors.

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Sacharated ★ 9/10
September 22, 2025

LK
Levrated ★ 7/10
January 20, 2025

rM
romanerated ★ 9/10
January 16, 2025

Colin Shanley
Colinrated ★ 9/10
November 29, 2024

Eleonore Shaw
Eleonorerated ★ 8/10
October 28, 2024

george
georgerated ★ 7/10
September 8, 2024

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