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The Hammer

  • 2023
  • TV-PG
  • 1h 25m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
1.8K
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The Hammer (2023)
Kim Wheeler, an attorney who is appointed as a judge for Nevada's 5th district after the former judge's death. As the investigation into the death intensifies, Kim's sister, who runs the local brothel, becomes the prime suspect.
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Attorney Kim Wheeler is appointed as a judge for Nevada's 5th district after the former judge's death. As the investigation into the death intensifies, Kim's sister, who runs the local broth... Read allAttorney Kim Wheeler is appointed as a judge for Nevada's 5th district after the former judge's death. As the investigation into the death intensifies, Kim's sister, who runs the local brothel, becomes the prime suspect.Attorney Kim Wheeler is appointed as a judge for Nevada's 5th district after the former judge's death. As the investigation into the death intensifies, Kim's sister, who runs the local brothel, becomes the prime suspect.

  • Director
    • Jeff Beesley
  • Writers
    • Karen Wyscarver
    • Sanford Golden
  • Stars
    • Reba McEntire
    • Kay Shioma Metchie
    • Rex Linn
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.7/10
    1.8K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Jeff Beesley
    • Writers
      • Karen Wyscarver
      • Sanford Golden
    • Stars
      • Reba McEntire
      • Kay Shioma Metchie
      • Rex Linn
    • 38User reviews
    • 7Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 nominations total

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    Trailer 1:45
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    Reba McEntire
    Reba McEntire
    • Kim Wheeler
    Kay Shioma Metchie
    Kay Shioma Metchie
    • Vicky
    Rex Linn
    Rex Linn
    • Bart Crawford
    Melissa Peterman
    Melissa Peterman
    • Kris
    Jill Morrison
    Jill Morrison
    • Jo
    Garry Chalk
    Garry Chalk
    • Judge Carpenter
    Primo Allon
    Primo Allon
    • Vance
    Kate Ely
    Kate Ely
    • Eileen
    Matty Finochio
    Matty Finochio
    • Ellis Dinkins
    Matt Kennedy
    Matt Kennedy
    • Deputy Wayne
    Garfield Wilson
    Garfield Wilson
    • Goodlander
    Toby Marks
    Toby Marks
    • Angel
    Amy Reid
    Amy Reid
    • Dottie
    John C. MacDonald
    John C. MacDonald
    • Leo Stevenson
    Candyce Weir
    Candyce Weir
    • Charlene
    Vanesa Tomasino
    Vanesa Tomasino
    • Melba
    Nikki Bryce
    Nikki Bryce
    • Mae
    Aaron Paul Stewart
    Aaron Paul Stewart
    • Langdon
    • Director
      • Jeff Beesley
    • Writers
      • Karen Wyscarver
      • Sanford Golden
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews38

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    10mjscopellite

    I would like the Hammer to be a series of movies or a series!

    So is Reba holding out on making this a series of movies or just a series, or is it Lifetime? I keep looking for the next one to show up, yet nothing so far!

    The Hammer started out at a good speed but the ending of the movie was way too rushed as if they ran out of time and wanted to pack in the solution to the crime and the ending all in 15 minutes. Which was Not a good idea.

    The ending did leave open the possibility for many future plots and directions that the Hammer could take, and which would capture a viewer audience. Me and my friends and family would watch a The Hammer series or future movies, as would everyone else. So get on with it Lifetime, or Reba! We want more!
    7crownberry

    Need to be a series

    This is the first episode of what should be a series. One that I will watch as a series. Netflix needs to pick this up and run with it. I love how the actors came together in the end and helped each other after such a disjointed beginning.

    It was a movie that left you wanting to watch the next episode but not worth watching as a movie itself.

    Loved the characters but it left me eating more, whether it be more resolution or more of them in general I can't tell, just more.

    Murder mystery is something none of us can get enough of, so please someone make this into a series that I can binge watch when I need a good laugh and a good dose of Reba.
    10shelliej-43903

    This needs to be a series!

    Bravo! This is amazing and it definitely would make a great series. Something to think about lifetime. This shows how life can be challenging but there are actual individuals in this world that want to make it a great place. All the characters were perfect, It brings a good balance between suspense and comedy together making it the perfect mixer of entertainment. In all honesty, I couldn't get enough of it, wanting to binge watch more than one episode. I was rather disappointed to learn that it was not a series! I believe Reba did an excellent job in this movie along with the other characters.
    8howdy2

    Really Enjoyed This

    Like other reviewers, I certainly hope there will be more Hammer movies or a series to enjoy. There certainly are more story angles to explore; the father, Cartwell & his solar venture, plus his Silicon Valley history,Kim's sister & her history and of course, her office staff. I thought the story was well-written & well-told. The scenery was a treat and the story line good. Surely, the Honorable Kim Wanker, whose career inspired this movie, has more experiences to explore. And, what a cherry atop the sundae to be treated to Reba's excellent voice in the final scene. Please, Lifetime, give us more Kim Wheeler.
    10tlc-35959

    Should be a series!

    I loved this! I thought it was going to be a seres but just realized it's only a movie. I'm sad. I don't like Lifetime that much but this would make me watch the network. I loved Reba and I thought this would be the same. It has Reba's humor Aston a drama. I love who they had for the cast. I was worried at the beginning due to the acting from the policeman that pulled her over for speeding. His acting was terrible. The type that normally comes from lifetime movies. But the rest of the story picked up pretty quickly. I love that it has. Rex Linn and. Melissa Petterman in it. This has so much potential to be a series.

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    • Trivia
      This movie reunites Reba with Melissa Peterman (Barbara Jean/BJ) from Reba (2001) and features Reba's significant other, Rex Linn.
    • Goofs
      The movie is set in Nevada, but the Hotel Coldwater is located in British Columbia. The Canadian flag flies on the roof in the shots where Judge Wheeler is making breakfast in the parking lot.

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    • Release date
      • January 7, 2023 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Apple TV
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Reba McEntire's the Hammer
    • Filming locations
      • Merritt, British Columbia, Canada(Coldwater Hotel)
    • Production companies
      • Cartel Pictures
      • Great Point Media
      • Pahrump Pictures
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 25 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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