The Trial is a 2010 drama film directed by Gary Wheeler and starring Matthew Modine.

It is based on the novel of the same name by Robert Whitlow and was released September 10, 2010, grossing $19,753 at the box office.

[1] Kent "Mac" McClain, after losing his wife and kids in a car crash, experiences grief of the loss and attempts suicide with a revolver.

Mac then talks to Pete Thomason, the supposed murderer of his girlfriend by strangulation.

They both discuss the idea that Pete doesn't remember anything, and try to find evidence that is possibly important to the trial.