Movie

The Righteous

2026 · 90 min

A taut, talky chamber piece where ordinary people slowly reveal their price, mixing dry comedy with mounting moral tension.

Overview: Nine members of a jury are sequestered while deliberating a controversial corruption case. The evidence is overwhelming, public opinion has already reached its verdict, and no one seems to have any doubts… Until they receive a secret offer: each juror will earn one million euros if they change their vote from guilty to not guilty. But to take the deal, they must reach a unanimous decision. The challenge will expose the hidden motives of every member of the jury. A gripping and thoughtful thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat!
How it feels: Tense, satirical, cynical and dark. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Corruption, greed, morality, power
Content: Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.
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Tone: tensestrength 2 of 3
satiricalstrength 2 of 3
cynicalstrength 1 of 3
darkstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: corruption
greed
morality
power
justice
Places: single country house
workplace
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: single location
ensemble
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex none