---
title: "Legal Action"
year: 2018
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/legal-action-2018"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 552872
imdb_id: "tt7656570"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 97
community_rating: 6.2
vote_count: 10
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Legal Action (2018) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/legal-action-2018

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Task: Write a 150-190 word factual overview of the film "Legal Action" (2018).
Constraints:
Use only verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, etc.
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Word count: 150-190 words.
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Title: Legal Action
Year: 2018
Release Date (US): 11/10/2018
Genres: Action and Western
Runtime: 1h 37m
Protagonist: Casey McKay (big-city lawyer)
Plot: Casey McKay is drawn to a small town by his ex-wife to defend her brother. The brother is accused of murdering a DA. Casey discovers a web of conspiracy/unravels the truth. This puts him face-to-face with the town's most corrupt land developer, Mr. Gates. He fights for his former brother-in-law's life.
"Legal Action is a 2018 film categorized under the action and western genres." (No spoilers).
"The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 37 minutes and was released in the United States on November 10, 2018."

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, UP Faith & Family Apple TV channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, UP Faith & Family Amazon Channel | The Roku Channel, Fandango at Home Free, Pluto TV, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Tubi TV, Amazon MX Player | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Amazon MX Player | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Tubi TV | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | Tubi TV | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Brent Christy
- **Networks / Studios**: Imagicomm Entertainment, INSP Films, Sydney Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Eric Close** as *Casey McKay*
- **Tommy Flanagan** as *Mr. Gates*
- **Tanya Clarke** as *Pru*
- **Nick Searcy** as *Soloman*
- **Kevin Sizemore** as *Jay Chambers*
- **Christian James** as *Kit Chambers*
- **Gregory Alan Williams** as *Ben*
- **Mark Ashworth** as *Geraldo*
- **Gunner Willis** as *Dusty*
- **Kristopher Wente** as *Ratchet*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Legal Action online?
Legal Action is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, UP Faith & Family Apple TV channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, UP Faith & Family Amazon Channel. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Legal Action worth watching?
Legal Action holds a community rating of 6.2/10 based on 10 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Action, Western for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Legal Action and when was it released?
Legal Action is a feature film with a runtime of 97 minutes. It was released in 2018. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Legal Action?
Legal Action was directed by Brent Christy.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Legal Action — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/552872)
- [Legal Action - Imagicomm Entertainment](https://clients.imagicommentertainment.com/films/legal-action/)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*