Where to watch Murder in the First (1995) tonight
Murder in the First (1995) runs 2 h 2 min, is rated R in the US and averages 7.1 from 645 TMDB members. A young, inexperienced public defender is assigned to defend an inmate accused of committing murder while behind bars.
- Runtime
- 2 h 2 min — ends 10:02 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
- Rated
- R (US)
- Genres
- Crime, Drama
- Released
- January 20, 1995
- TMDB rating
- 7.1 / 10 from 645 votes
- Director
- Marc Rocco
- Starring
- Christian Slater, Kevin Bacon, Gary Oldman, Embeth Davidtz
- Language
- English
Where to watch it tonight
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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-08: Amazon Prime Video (subscription), Amazon Prime Video with Ads (subscription), Howdy Amazon Channel (subscription).
Questions people ask
- How long is Murder in the First?
- Murder in the First is 2 h 2 min long (122 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:02 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
- What is Murder in the First rated?
- Murder in the First is rated R in the US.
- Is Murder in the First a good movie to watch with a group?
- Better for one or two who will actually watch. Crime and Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
- Where can I stream Murder in the First?
- In the US, as of 2026-11-08: Amazon Prime Video (subscription), Amazon Prime Video with Ads (subscription), Howdy Amazon Channel (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).
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