A Time to Kill_
"Experience a time you'll never forget."
A young lawyer defends a black man accused of murdering two white men who raped his 10-year-old daughter, sparking a rebirth of the KKK.
Director
Joel Schumacher
Starring
Matthew McConaughey, Sandra Bullock, Samuel L. Jackson
Box Office
$152.3M
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Netflix
27 countries
Disney+
22 countries
Prime Video
18 countries
Rakuten TV
7 countries
K
Kabel Eins Classics Amazon Channel
1 country
S
Seven Entertainment Amazon Channel
1 country
ALL REGIONS
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
A Time to Kill earned $152.3M worldwide on a $40.0M budget — a 281% return on investment.
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Year context
A Time to Kill was released 30 years ago in 1996.
CAST (20)
Matthew McConaughey
Jake Brigance
Sandra Bullock
Ellen Roark
Samuel L. Jackson
Carl Lee Hailey
Kevin Spacey
Rufus Buckley
Ashley Judd
Carla Brigance
Donald Sutherland
Lucien Wilbanks
Oliver Platt
Harry Rex Vonner
Charles S. Dutton
Ozzie Walls
Brenda Fricker
Ethel Twitty
Kiefer Sutherland
Freddie Lee Cobb
Patrick McGoohan
Judge Omar Noose
Rae'Ven Larrymore Kelly
Tonya Hailey
Tonea Stewart
Gwen Hailey
John Diehl
Tim Nunley
Chris Cooper
Dwayne Looney
Nicky Katt
Billy Ray Cobb
Doug Hutchison
Pete Willard
Kurtwood Smith
Stump Sisson
Tim Parati
Winston
Beth Grant
Cora Mae Cobb
CREW
Director
Writer
BOX OFFICE
$40.0M
Budget
$152.3M
Revenue
+281%
ROI
BLOCKBUSTER
Verdict
STUDIOS (2)
Regency Enterprises
Warner Bros.
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
149 min (2h 29m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
7.4/10 (2,858 votes)
Popularity
10
Budget
$40,000,000
Box Office
$152,266,007
Profit
+$112,266,007
IMDB
Trailer
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is A Time to Kill about?
A young lawyer defends a black man accused of murdering two white men who raped his 10-year-old daughter, sparking a rebirth of the KKK.
How long is A Time to Kill?
A Time to Kill has a runtime of 149 minutes (2h 29m).
Who directed A Time to Kill?
A Time to Kill was directed by Joel Schumacher.
Who stars in A Time to Kill?
The cast of A Time to Kill includes Matthew McConaughey, Sandra Bullock, Samuel L. Jackson, Kevin Spacey, Ashley Judd.
How much did A Time to Kill make at the box office?
A Time to Kill earned $152,266,007 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $40,000,000.
What is the rating of A Time to Kill?
A Time to Kill has a rating of 7.4 out of 10 based on 2,858 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Crime
Drama
Thriller
KEYWORDS (28)
sniper
rape
court
jurors
ku klux klan
mississippi river
forgiveness
blackmail
attempted murder
trial
murder
lawyer
capital punishment
gang rape
racism
courtroom
racial tension
mourning
racial issues
courtroom drama
legal drama
legal thriller
black community
avenging father
inspirational
attempted hanging
frightened
deep south racism