Skip to content
What's After the Movie?
Crime drama

12 Angry Men (1957): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

12 Angry Men (1957) movie poster

12 Angry Men is a 1957 crime drama directed by Sidney Lumet, starring Henry Fonda and Lee J. Cobb. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes and earned $2,945 worldwide. It won 1 award from 10 nominations, among them 3 Oscar nominations. Critics gave it 93% on Rotten Tomatoes and 97 on Metacritic.

Rotten Tomatoes
93%
worldwide gross
$2.9K
award won
1
Metascore
97
Loading streaming availability…
12 Angry Men (1957) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 36m (96 min)
Director
Sidney Lumet
Genres
Drama , Crime
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is 12 Angry Men About?

The premise of 12 Angry Men without spoilers.

A young Puerto Rican man stands accused of murder, and a jury of twelve diverse men must deliberate and reach a unanimous decision. Initially, all but one juror believe in the defendant's guilt, but Henry Fonda’s character raises reasonable doubt, prompting a tense and revealing examination of the evidence. As personal biases and prejudices surface, the deliberation becomes a gripping exploration of justice, the American legal system, and the weight of responsibility.

Loading streaming availability…
Cast & crew

12 Angry Men Cast

Henry Fonda leads the cast, with Lee J. Cobb. Directed by Sidney Lumet.

From the director

More from Sidney Lumet

More films directed by Sidney Lumet, best-rated first: Dog Day Afternoon, Network, Serpico and The Hill.

Full filmography
Ratings

12 Angry Men Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave 12 Angry Men 93% on Rotten Tomatoes and 97 on Metacritic.

Box office

12 Angry Men Box Office

12 Angry Men grossed $2,945 worldwide.

1957 box office

Worldwide gross

$2.9K

International
$955
Awards

12 Angry Men Awards & Nominations

12 Angry Men won 1 award from 10 nominations, among them 3 Oscar nominations. Its biggest night was the BAFTA 1958, with 1 win from 2 nominations.

1 win10 nominations4 ceremonies

Videos

12 Angry Men Trailers & Videos

4 videos: 1 trailer and 3 clips.

Official Trailer
  • Clip Knife Scene
  • Clip Knife Scene
  • Clip Henry Fonda Calls For a Secret Ballot | 12 Angry Men (1957) | TCM
Details

12 Angry Men Also Known As

69 alternative titles, including “Twelve Angry Men” and “Doze Homens e uma Sentença”.

Also known as
  • Twelve Angry Men
  • Doze Homens e uma Sentença
  • 12 hombres sin piedad
  • Douze Hommes en colère
  • 12 hombres en pugna
  • 12 edsvorne menn
  • 12 مرد خشمگین
  • De Twaalf Gezworenen
  • 12 edsvurna män
  • 12 Angry Men - Die 12 Geschworenen
  • Die 12 Geschworenen
  • 12 Hommes en colère
+57 more
  • Οι δώδεκα ένορκοι
  • 12인의 성난 사람들
  • 12명의 성난 사람들
  • Dwunastu gniewnych ludzi
  • Дванаест гневних људи
  • 十二人の怒れる男:1957
  • 12 Əsəbi Kişi
  • 十二怒漢
  • Doce hombres en pugna
  • 12 Homens e uma Sentença
  • 12 разгневени мъже
  • 十二怒汉
  • 12 gnjevnih ljudi
  • 12 ljutih muškaraca
  • Dvanáct rozhněvaných mužů
  • Dvanásť rozhnevaných mužov
  • Tolv vrede mænd
  • 12 vihast meest
  • Valamiesten ratkaisu
  • Juryns beslut
  • Die zwölf Geschworenen
  • Οι 12 ένορκοι
  • Oi 12 enorkoi
  • Tizenkét dühös ember
  • 12 Reiðir Menn
  • 12 Mard-e khashmgin
  • La parola ai giurati
  • Juuni nin no okoreru otoko
  • 12 įtūžusių vyrų
  • De 12 gezworenen
  • Doze Homens em Fúria
  • 12 oameni furioși
  • 12 Oameni mânioşi
  • 12 рaзгневанных мужчин
  • 12 гневних људи
  • 12 jeznih mož
  • 12 разгневанных мужчин
  • Doce hombres sin piedad
  • Dotze homes sense pietat
  • 12 Öfkeli Adam
  • 12 розгніваних чоловіків
  • 12 g'azablangan erkak
  • 12 Người Đàn Ông Giận Dữ
  • 12 gnevnih ljudi
  • 12 բարկացած տղամարդիկ
  • 12 gniewnych ludzi
  • 12 vrede mænd
  • 12 המושבעים
  • ١٢ رجلاً غاضباً
  • 十二人の怒れる男
  • 12 rozhnevaných mužov
  • ۱۲ مرد خشمگین
  • 12 раз’юшаных мужчын
  • Dvylika įtūžusių vyriškių
  • 12 განრისხებული მამაკაცი
  • 12 คนพิพากษา
  • Dvanajst jeznih mož

Seen 12 Angry Men?

FAQ

12 Angry Men FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of 12 Angry Men, each answered in a sentence.

How long is 12 Angry Men?

12 Angry Men runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).

When was 12 Angry Men released?

12 Angry Men was released on April 1, 1957.

Who directed 12 Angry Men?

12 Angry Men was directed by Sidney Lumet.

More films by Sidney Lumet

Who is in the cast of 12 Angry Men?

12 Angry Men stars Henry Fonda and Lee J. Cobb.

How much did 12 Angry Men make at the box office?

12 Angry Men grossed $2,945 worldwide.

How is 12 Angry Men rated?

12 Angry Men has 93% on Rotten Tomatoes, 97 on Metacritic and 85% on TMDB.

What awards did 12 Angry Men win?

12 Angry Men won 1 award from 10 nominations, including Best Foreign Actor at the BAFTA 1958.

Does 12 Angry Men have a post-credit scene?

No. 12 Angry Men has no extra scene during or after the credits.

Coming soon to your phone

The Plot Explained Movie Summary App

From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.

Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app