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Crime · Drama · Mystery · 1h 59m · 1962

The Trial

★ 7.4 / 10 · 596 votes EN
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Arrested for an unnamed crime, Josef K. is trapped in a surreal bureaucratic maze where justice is unknowable and guilt is assumed.

Directed by Orson Welles Starring Anthony Perkins, Romy Schneider, Orson Welles, Akim Tamiroff, Jeanne Moreau
CrimeDramaMystery
First releaseAug 25, 1962
Score7.4 / 10
Length1h 59m
LanguageEN

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Release rollout

The Trial opened first in Italy on August 25, 1962. The rollout continued across 21 countries, finishing in Vietnam on April 10, 2018. In the United States, it arrived in theaters on February 20, 1963. A digital release followed on October 28, 2016.

Release dates by country

ItalyAug 25, 1962
FranceDec 22, 1962
United StatesFeb 20, 1963
ArgentinaMar 22, 1963
GermanyApr 2, 1963
SpainApr 28, 1963
NetherlandsMay 23, 1963
UYJun 17, 1963
DenmarkSep 5, 1963
BelgiumNov 1, 1963
FinlandNov 1, 1963
SwedenNov 4, 1963
United KingdomNov 14, 1963
JapanJan 28, 1964
PEFeb 1, 1964
AustraliaMay 27, 1965
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PortugalNov 10, 1970
MexicoJun 15, 1972
Hong KongJun 1, 2007
GreeceOct 18, 2007
ChileJul 12, 2016
PolandOct 28, 2016
VietnamApr 10, 2018

Frequently asked questions

When does The Trial come out?

The Trial was released on August 25, 1962.

When does The Trial come out in United States?

The Trial was released in United States on February 20, 1963.

When does The Trial come out in United Kingdom?

The Trial was released in United Kingdom on November 14, 1963.

When does The Trial come out in Germany?

The Trial was released in Germany on April 2, 1963.

When does The Trial come out in Australia?

The Trial was released in Australia on May 27, 1965.

When will The Trial be available on streaming or digital?

The Trial became available on digital platforms on October 28, 2016.

Who directed The Trial?

The Trial was directed by Orson Welles.

How long is The Trial?

The Trial has a runtime of 1h 59m.