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Law Abiding Citizen
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Directed by F. Gary Gray. With Jamie Foxx, Gerard Butler, Colm Meaney.
7.4/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
A frustrated man decides to take justice into his own hands after a plea bargain sets one of his family's killers free. He targets not only the killer but also the district attorney and others involved in the deal.
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7.4/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTA frustrated man decides to take justice into his own hands after a plea bargain sets one of his family's killers free. He targets not only the killer but also the dis…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Law Abiding Citizen.
MoviHero lists October 15, 2009 as the release date for Law Abiding Citizen. F. Gary Gray is the listed director. The listed cast includes Jamie Foxx as Nick Rice, Gerard Butler as Clyde Alexander Shelton, Colm Meaney as Detective Dunnigan, Bruce McGill as Jonas Cantrell. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateOctober 15, 2009
GenresDrama · Crime · Thriller
Runtime1h 49m
DirectorF. Gary Gray
CastJamie Foxx as Nick Rice, Gerard Butler as Clyde Alexander Shelton, Colm Meaney as Detective Dunnigan, Bruce McGill as Jonas Cantrell
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is Law Abiding Citizen right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
Law Abiding Citizen runs 1h 49m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 5/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 6/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 7/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MoviHero Rating: 7.4/10 from 5,949 votes. Updated Nov 13, 2026.
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Pacing5/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary2/10
Violence8/10
Rewatchability5/10
Attention Required6/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“You can’t fight fate. Right? Gerard Butler stars as Clyde Shelton, a man forced to not only watch his wife and daughter be raped and…”
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“Not the ending I wanted Some movies you want the bad guy to win and this is one of them.”
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherNick RiceNick Rice in Law Abiding Citizen (2009), played by Jamie Foxx.Open character guide otherClyde Alexander SheltonClyde Alexander Shelton in Law Abiding Citizen (2009), played by Gerard Butler.Open character guide otherDetective DunniganDetective Dunnigan in Law Abiding Citizen (2009), played by Colm Meaney.Open character guide
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