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A suicidal lawyer defending a killer? God works in mysterious ways, honey.
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The Trial (2010)

faith-based courtroom dramasmall-town griefredemption arc

Overview

ComedyDramaRomance

After the horrific death of his wife and two sons, suicide seems to be the only escape for small town attorney Kent "Mac" McClain... until he's assigned a capital punishment case that begins to transform his life and those around him forever.

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Content warning
based on novel or book
crisis of faithforgiveness vs justicesuicide and meaningfatherhood and loss

Standout Aspects

Acting

Bob Gunton's crusty mentor steals every scene

Writing

Preachy but occasionally punches hard on grief

Best for:Solo: Late night when you're questioning everything·Date Night: If you both cried at Fireproof
Heads up:Emotional: Opens with family death, suicidal ideation throughout
Gary Wheeler

Director

Gary Wheeler

ReleasedSep 10, 2010
Runtime1h 40m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Paceslow
Intensitymedium
Tonemixed
Feelheavy
Level Path Productions
Whitlow Films

Top Cast

Matthew Modine

Matthew Modine

Mac

Bob Gunton

Bob Gunton

Joe Whetstone

Robert Forster

Robert Forster

Ray

Larry Bagby

Larry Bagby

Spencer Hightower

Randy Wayne

Randy Wayne

Pete Thomason

Burgess Jenkins

Burgess Jenkins

Harry O'ryan

Nikki DeLoach

Nikki DeLoach

Mindy

Rance Howard

Rance Howard

Judge Danielson

Clare Carey

Clare Carey

Dr. Anna Wilkes

Brett Rice

Brett Rice

Dr. Newbern

Chandler McIntyre

Chandler McIntyre

Sandy

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Based on Robert Whitlow's novel; shot entirely in North Carolina with local crew.

Cultural

Part of the 2000s Christian film wave alongside Facing the Giants—modest budgets, church audiences, surprisingly dark themes.

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