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High Crimes

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A happily married, successful lawyer (Ashley Judd) is shocked to learn that her husband (Jim Caviezel) has a hidden past as a classified military operative, and is accused of committing a heinous war crime. As she prepares to defend her husband in a top-secret military court, where none of the rules she knows so well apply, she gets help from a wild card (Morgan Freeman) -- a former military attorney who doesn't play by anyone's rules.
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Ashley Judd and Morgan Freeman make this predictable affair watchable.

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Nell Minow Common Sense Media Dec 24, 2010
2/5
Mediocre thriller of the betrayed-woman genre. Go to Full Review Neil Smith BBC.com Oct 8, 2002
3/5
This thriller-by-numbers fails to add anything fresh to an already exhausted genre. Go to Full Review Michael Wilmington Chicago Tribune Jul 20, 2002
2.5/4
A well-mounted and well-acted suspense movie that, thanks to its illogical script, falls off a cliff midway through. Go to Full Review Trace Thurman Horror Queers Podcast 5 days ago
3/5
It's fairly milquetoast and there are far too many side characters, but 'High Crimes' gets by on the chemistry between Judd and Freeman. Go to Full Review Joe Lipsett Horror Queers Podcast Sep 30, 2026
3/5
It's not great (Caviezel is fully boo), but it's serviceable. One wishes Peet and Judd had more scenes/more to do together Go to Full Review David Nusair Reel Film Reviews Jul 10, 2024
2.5/4
...a by-the-numbers thriller that generally remains watchable and entertaining enough throughout... Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Robert P @Superbad 5 days ago High Crimes is a 2.5 star Movie... See more Anne P @RT21337392 Jul 30, 2026 Definitely a “sitting on the edge of your seat” movie. Ashley Judd and Morgan Freeman were amazing, as well as their costars. I have recommended this movie to friends and family. It’s so good that I’m going to watch again. Ending was spectacular! See more Donna M @DonnaM Jul 26, 2026 You put Morgan Freeman and Ashley Judd in a movie together and you know they will never let you down. The dynamic duo. Once I saw their names as the actors I was sold. Kept my interest, there were some twists. Won't say more so not to spoil it. With the two of them I don't know how I missed this when it came out in 2002. See more Farah R. @Farah Mar 29, 2026 I loved the story and the cast, but the plot holes ruined it for me in the end. Ashley Judd and Morgan Freeman delivered convincing performances, and yet the implausible conclusion still threw me off. See more Cathy C @ccondrac Dec 8, 2025 Love the actors. The story, unfortunately had so many holes. Finished movie disappointed and confused. Several unanswered points. Could have been done so much better with this star cast. See more Frans B @FransB Nov 20, 2025 Ver convincing and able cast. Good story, well written, albeit a little predictable at times. Enough action, drama, suspense, twists and intrigue to keep you occupied. Well directed and brought to screen. Good cinematography. Entertaining and gripping See more Read all reviews
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Carl Franklin

Director

Ashley Judd

Claire Kubik

Morgan Freeman

Grimes

Jim Caviezel

Tom Kubik

Amanda Peet

Jackie

Tom Bower

Mullins

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High Crimes

High Crimes (2002) Attorney Claire Kubik (ASHLEY JUDD) and her husband Tom closely follow the proceedings of his top-secret military trial. Grimes (MORGAN FREEMAN) and Embry (ADAM SCOTT) share an intense moment while preparing for a military trial. Attorney Claire Kubik (ASHLEY JUDD) asks former military lawyer Grimes (MORGAN FREEMAN) to help her defend her husband, who's been accused of war crimes. Claire (ASHLEY JUDD) has an emotional conversation with her newly imprisoned husband Tom (JIM CAVIEZEL). MORGAN FREEMAN (left) and director CARL FRANKLIN discuss a scene on the set of HIGH CRIMES. Ashley Judd and Morgan Freeman in HIGH CRIMES. View more photos

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Synopsis A happily married, successful lawyer (Ashley Judd) is shocked to learn that her husband (Jim Caviezel) has a hidden past as a classified military operative, and is accused of committing a heinous war crime. As she prepares to defend her husband in a top-secret military court, where none of the rules she knows so well apply, she gets help from a wild card (Morgan Freeman) -- a former military attorney who doesn't play by anyone's rules.
Director
Carl Franklin
Producer
Jesse Beaton, Arnon Milchan, Janet Yang
Screenwriter
Grace Cary Bickley, Joseph Finder, Susan Shilliday, Yuri Zeltser
Distributor
20th Century Fox
Production Co
New Regency Pictures, New Regency Productions, Twentieth Century Fox
Rating
PG-13 (Sexual Content|Language|Violence)
Genre
Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Apr 5, 2002, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 1, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA)
$41.5M
Runtime
1h 55m
Sound Mix
Dolby Stereo, Dolby Digital, Dolby A, Surround, Dolby SR
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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