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Prima Facie

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A young, ambitious trial lawyer (Cynthia Erivo) brilliantly navigates the ruthless London court system where she is unmatched in her defense of the accused, including men charged with sexual assault. Just as her career is taking off, a life-altering event forces her to reckon with her belief in the judicial system that was once the core of her identity.

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Tim Robey Daily Telegraph (UK) Oct 20, 2026
2/5
What worked well enough as a stage monologue is musty and stumped as a piece of cinema. Go to Full Review Robert Daniels Screen International Sep 19, 2026
Prima Facie struggles to feel truthful, or engaging. Go to Full Review Brian Tallerico RogerEbert.com Sep 17, 2026
Its messages are righteous, but they’re not conveyed cinematically enough to be a star witness. Go to Full Review Matt Rodgers Flickering Myth 5 days ago
2/5
The biggest crime Prima Facie commits is in wasting both Erivo and the opportunity to shout from the stage to the biggest screens possible. Go to Full Review Amelia Harvey Nerdspin Oct 15, 2026
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Prima Facie feels like a relevant and much-needed film. Sadly, it doesn’t trust its audience and feels obliged to overexplain everything through obvious imagery and gimmicky voiceovers. Go to Full Review Clotilde Chinnici Loud and Clear Reviews Oct 13, 2026
4/5
Harrowing, infuriating, and terrifying real, Prima Facie is a very timely and well adapted film. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Cast & Crew

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Susanna White

Director

Cynthia Erivo

Tessa Ensler

Daniel Ings

Julian Brookes

Toheeb Jimoh

Johnny

Noma Dumezweni

June

Elizabeth Dulau

Alice Sommers
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Movie Info

Synopsis A young, ambitious trial lawyer (Cynthia Erivo) brilliantly navigates the ruthless London court system where she is unmatched in her defense of the accused, including men charged with sexual assault. Just as her career is taking off, a life-altering event forces her to reckon with her belief in the judicial system that was once the core of her identity.
Director
Susanna White
Producer
Greer Simpkin, Kevin Loader, David Jowsey
Screenwriter
Suzie Miller
Production Co
Bunya Productions, Embankment Films, Edith's Daughter
Genre
Drama, Crime
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 46m
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