Prima Facie
“Consent should never be on trial.”
Synopsis
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.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2026-09-22
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Russell Hobbs British Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Susanna White
- Screenplay & Story
- Suzie Miller
- Original Title
- Prima Facie
- Country of Origin
- Australia, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Studios
- Bunya Productions, Embankment Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Susanna White
Suzie Miller
Mike Eley, Núria Pérez
Justine Wright
Cynthia Erivo, Solome Williams, Greer Simpkin, Jeff Skoll, David Jowsey
Department Leadership Roster
Susanna White
Director
Suzie Miller
Writer
Greer Simpkin
Producer
David Jowsey
Producer
Jenny Cooney
Producer
Kevin Loader
Producer
Mike Eley
Director of Photography
Patrick Rolfe
Production Design
Justine Wright
Editor
Suzie Harman
Costume Design
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International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
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What is Prima Facie about?
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.
Who directed Prima Facie?
Prima Facie was directed by Susanna White.
Who stars in Prima Facie?
The principal cast of Prima Facie includes Cynthia Erivo, Daniel Ings, Elizabeth Dulau, Noma Dumezweni, Toheeb Jimoh.
When was Prima Facie released and how long is it?
Prima Facie was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Prima Facie?
Prima Facie holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.).