Last month, Warner Bros. released the Clint Eastwood-directed courtroom drama “Jury No. 2,” starring Nicholas Hoult, in limited theatrical release. Despite the odds, however, the film garnered critical acclaim and even made $15 million. And now, one of 2024's most slept on films can be streamed on Max.

Now that you can stream “Jury No. 2” on Max, I cannot recommend the film enough. Critics and audiences alike are captivated by this exciting and thought-provoking journey of a family man serving as a juror, struggling with the moral dilemma of whether he should do the right thing or save his own skin. It is one of those films that stays with you long after the credits roll, and there are indications that it may be Clint Eastwood's last film.

Here are some reasons why you should watch this often overlooked legal thriller now that it is available for streaming.

Nicholas Hoult stars as Justin Kemp, a Georgia-based magazine writer and recovering alcoholic who will soon become a father. His wife's (Zoe Deutch) pregnancy is risky and not ideal when he is selected to serve on a high-profile murder jury.

On trial is James Sites (Gabriel Basso), the lover of a young woman, Kendall Carter (Francesca Eastwood), who was found dead under a bridge after the two had a bar fight. But there is more than justice in this case. An ambitious district attorney (Toni Collette) is vying for the district attorney's seat, and a high-profile domestic violence conviction in an important election year may be just the ticket she needs to secure votes.

But as the facts of the case emerge, Justine arrives at the sobering realization that she may be the culprit. On the night the couple had a drunken fight, he had interrupted his sobriety at the same bar and hit what he thought was a deer with his car on his way home.

While the prosecutor and other jurors oversee what seems like a fairly straightforward case, Justin sweats over whether he should risk his future and his family to speak out or knowingly let the wrong man take the blame. He settles on finding a way to convince his fellow jurors that they have caught the wrong man without divulging anything that would put him on trial.

If you think the above synopsis reveals everything about this film, think again. Jury No. 2 plays out like something out of “12 Angry Men,” with one man trying to ease his own conscience rather than trying to sway the jurors in the name of justice. The twists and turns are deftly timed so that just when you think you know what is unfolding, another twist and turn awaits.

Between the courtroom drama itself and the nuanced performances of the lawyers against the other jurors who are pleading Justin's guilt, watching how the chess game unfolds keeps you on the edge of your seat. Underpinning it all is Holt's flawless performance as a man forced to stare down an impossible situation and wrestle with his inner demons.

The overlooked film has finally found an audience through streaming. Jury No. 2 is streaming on Max as of December 20.