High Crimes (2002) movie poster

High Crimes (2002)

"Everything you trust. Everything you know. May be a lie..."
ThumbScore
πŸ‘ 73%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 40% (RT: 31%, MC: 48) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
DramaMysteryThrillerCrime

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Director
Carl Franklin
Runtime
1h 55m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.3/10 (859 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
31%
Metacritic
48
Cast
Ashley Judd as Claire Kubik
Morgan Freeman as Charlie Grimes
Jim Caviezel as Tom Kubik
Amanda Peet as Jackie
Adam Scott as Lieutenant Terrence Embry
Bruce Davison as Brig. Gen. Bill Marks
Tom Bower as FBI Agent Mullins
Juan Carlos HernΓ‘ndez as Major Hernandez
Most people think so. 73% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 859 votes. Critics scored it lower at 40%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
A female attorney learns that her husband is really a marine officer awol for fifteen years and accused of murdering fifteen civilians in El Salvador. Believing her husband when he tells her that he's being framed as part of a U.S. Military cover-up, the attorney defends him in a military court. Wikipedia β†—
Fun Facts
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
  • The iconic poster for High Crimes was designed at the very last minute before marketing began.
Audience Consensus

High Crimes is a 2002 drama, mystery, thriller film directed by Carl Franklin. A female attorney learns that her husband is really a marine officer awol for fifteen years and accused of murdering fifteen civilians in El Salvador. Believing her husband when he tells her that he's being framed as part of a U.S.

Military cover-up, the attorney defends him in a military court. The film has been rated by 859 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a drama film, High Crimes delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling.

The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. High Crimes (2002) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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