Is The Star Chamber scary?

MyCinema has not rated The Star Chamber for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a drama and thriller film. It is rated R in the United States.

Where can I watch The Star Chamber in the US?

The Star Chamber can be rented from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and 1 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is The Star Chamber?

The Star Chamber runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).

Is The Star Chamber suitable for kids?

The Star Chamber is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

TMDB19831h 45mDrama / Thriller

The Star Chamber

Name: The Star Chamber
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Released: 1983-08-05
Duration: 105 min

They meet. They judge. They execute.

As violence escalates in Los Angeles and heinous murders are committed, Steven Hardin, a young judge of the California Supreme Court, must struggle with his tortured conscience and growing despair as he watches helplessly as the ruthless criminals brought before his court go free because clever lawyers find obscure loopholes in the law.

TMDB audience score

Based on 190 votes

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Availability in the US

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The Star Chamber at a glance

Worked out from the film's TMDB record and its United States provider listings. These are facts about the data, not a review.

Runtime

Standard length · 1h 45m

At 1h 45m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Drama · Thriller

TMDB files it under drama and thriller.

US availability

4 to rent · 5 to buy

Not listed on a subscription service. Listed to rent from 4 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

6.0 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 190 votes, a positive audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch The Star Chamber tonight

It is a regular evening's length at 1h 45m.
It can be rented tonight from 4 US stores.
TMDB users rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 190 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about The Star Chamber

Is The Star Chamber scary?: MyCinema has not rated The Star Chamber for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a drama and thriller film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch The Star Chamber in the US?: The Star Chamber can be rented from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and 1 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is The Star Chamber?: The Star Chamber runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).
Is The Star Chamber suitable for kids?: The Star Chamber is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.