Bring on the tough stuff. There’s not just one right answer.
- How much of the stuff Juror #8 brings up in the jury room would actually sway a jury decision in real life? Why or why not?
- Why do you think Juror #8 cares so much about the boy on trial?
- Which three jurors are the most stubborn, and which three are the most understanding? Why?
- At what point in the movie does the jury go from being a majority "Guilty" verdict to a majority Not Guilty verdict? What causes the shift?
- What makes the final supporter of a "Guilty" verdict finally give up and vote Not Guilty? Why?
- Which juror is the most selfish? Why?
- Do you think this movie is too optimistic about the ability for one man to sway a group's opinion? Why or why not?
- Why do you think this movie has remained so popular for sixty years?