12 Angry Men (1957) Review

Is 12 Angry Men worth watching?

Yes — 12 Angry Men is worth watching, with a 92% Critic Score and 94% Audience Score on Celluloid. It earns a 90% Celluloid Score across critic reviews, audience polls, Metascore (86), Letterboxd (4.3/5), and IMDb (9/10).

Directed by Sidney Lumet, 12 Angry Men runs 97 minutes in English. On Celluloid we index it for “12 Angry Men review”, “is 12 Angry Men worth watching”, and related discovery queries from United States.

What is 12 Angry Men about?

The defense and the prosecution have rested and the jury is filing into the jury room to decide if a young Spanish-American is guilty or innocent of murdering his father. What begins as an open and shut case soon becomes a mini-drama of each of the jurors’ prejudices and preconceptions about the trial, the accused, and each other.

Critics consensus: IMDb Top 250 #5 (9/10) — 12 Angry Men remains one of the most highly rated films of all time. The film stars Martin Balsam, John Fiedler, Lee J. Cobb, E.G. Marshall, Jack Klugman, and others.

Should you watch 12 Angry Men tonight?

Yes — prioritize 12 Angry Men tonight if you want a proven drama with lasting rewatch value. At 97 minutes, it fits a single sitting — and the five-source score breakdown on the movie page shows where critics and audiences agree.

Where can I watch 12 Angry Men?

Streaming availability varies by region — check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and local OTT platforms, or theatrical revivals. 12 Angry Men (1957) is indexed on CelluloidScore.com with cast, scores, and IMDb tt0050083. Explore more from United States on our country hub or browse drama films.