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Prima Facie

Prima Facie
2026•1h 49m•MA 15+•Drama

Consent should never be on trial.

Tessa is a brilliant British defence barrister dominating London’s ruthless courtrooms. Fierce, witty, and self-made, she defends men accused of sexual assault — until she is assaulted herself by a colleague from a powerful legal dynasty. Suddenly, the system she trusted turns against her. As she faces the same tactics she once used in court, Tessa’s faith in justice unravels. Once in control, now exposed and disbelieved, she must fight to reclaim her voice and sense of self.

Susanna White · Director

Suzie Miller · Writer

StatusReleased
Runtime1h 49m
LanguageEN
Release DateNov 13, 2026

Actors

Cynthia Erivo

Cynthia Erivo

Tessa Ensler

Daniel Ings

Daniel Ings

Julian

Elizabeth Dulau

Elizabeth Dulau

Alice Sommers

Noma Dumezweni

Noma Dumezweni

Toheeb Jimoh

Toheeb Jimoh

Johnny

Harry Treadaway

Harry Treadaway

Sarah Junillon

Sarah Junillon

Phoebe

Elliot Levey

Elliot Levey

Thomas Buckley

Simon Russell Beale

Simon Russell Beale

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