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Illegal

6.519551h 28mNRMovieCrimeDrama

A hugely successful DA goes into private practice after sending a man to the chair -- only to find out later he was innocent. Now the drunken attorney only seems to represent criminals and low lifes.

DirectorLewis Allen

WritersW.R. Burnett·James R. Webb

ProducerFrank P. Rosenberg

Where to watch

HBO Max Amazon Channel

HBO Max Amazon Channel HBO Max

HBO Max

IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel

IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel

Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Lewis Allen

Edward G. Robinson

Edward G. Robinson

Nina Foch

Hugh Marlowe

Jayne Mansfield

Jayne Mansfield

Albert Dekker

Howard St. John

Howard St. John

Ellen Corby

Edward Platt

Jan Merlin

Robert Ellenstein

Robert Ellenstein

Jay Adler

Henry Kulky

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Illegal — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Illegal?

Illegal is streaming on HBO Max and IndieFlix Shorts in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Illegal on Netflix?

No, Illegal is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on HBO Max and IndieFlix Shorts.

Is Illegal on Amazon Prime Video?

Illegal isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Illegal for free?

Illegal is available to stream free (with ads) on Fawesome and Plex in United States.