Urban Justice

Urban Justice

Year: 2007

Runtime: 96 mins

Language: English

Director: Don E. FauntLeRoy

ThrillerActionCrimeCrime drugs and gangstersHigh speed and special ops

When revenge is personal, justice can be brutal. Seagal plays a man with a dark and violent past, who seeks revenge for the murder of his son.

Warning: spoilers below!

Haven’t seen Urban Justice yet? This summary contains major spoilers. Bookmark the page, watch the movie, and come back for the full breakdown. If you're ready, scroll on and relive the story!

Timeline – Urban Justice (2007)

Trace every key event in Urban Justice (2007) with our detailed, chronological timeline. Perfect for unpacking nonlinear stories, spotting hidden connections, and understanding how each scene builds toward the film’s climax. Whether you're revisiting or decoding for the first time, this timeline gives you the full picture.

1

Max Ballister is murdered during a dinner

Max Ballister is gunned down while leaving a romantic dinner in Los Angeles. He believes the call is from his informant, but the ambush is fatal. The murder sets off a chain of investigations and personal vendettas.

Night of the murder Los Angeles
2

Simon moves into the neighborhood to investigate

Simon, Max's father and a martial arts expert, moves into the neighborhood to investigate his son's death. He leaves his family behind and begins to uncover the gangs' activities around Los Angeles. His presence signals the start of a personal vigilante pursuit.

After the murder Los Angeles neighborhood
3

Simon begins leaving a trail of beaten and dead gangsters

As he investigates, Simon aggressively targets gangsters, leaving a trail of beaten and dead bodies. His methods draw attention from both rival gangs and corrupt elements within law enforcement. The violence escalates as he closes in on the network behind the murder.

In the days following Los Angeles
4

Gary Morrison points Simon toward El Chivo

Gary Morrison, the informant, provides Simon with a lead on El Chivo, who runs many of the booking joints tied to Max's cases. The private club of El Chivo becomes a focal point for the investigation. Simon begins closing in on the gang network.

Soon after El Chivo's private club
5

El Chivo hints Tucker ordered the hit

At El Chivo's private club, El Chivo hints that Tucker ordered the hit on Max. He implies a broader conspiracy involving the East Side and Hyde Park factions. The revelation sharpens Simon's pursuit of the culprits.

Same night El Chivo's private club
6

Chase and revelation: Isaiah confirms Tucker's role

East Side Gangsters chase Simon by car, trying to force him off the trail. Simon forces them to crash and, after the pursuit, interrogates Isaiah Morrison, Gary's brother, who admits Tucker sent them. The confession ties Tucker to the murder plot.

During the chase LA streets
7

The next morning, Simon saves Gary and plants a tracking device

The next morning, Simon saves Gary from a group of racists. He questions Gary about Isaiah's involvement, but Gary remains silent. Before parting, Simon plants a tracking device on Gary.

The next morning
8

Simon eavesdrops on a warehouse meeting

Using tracking devices and electronic gear, Simon eavesdrops on a warehouse meeting between the gangs. He overhears a burst of gunfire and plants more trackers to follow the moves. The operation reveals the depth of the network against him.

The same day Warehouse
9

Dirty cops kill Chivo's gang; Tucker and Shaw seize drugs and money

At the warehouse, El Chivo's gang is found dead, the work of dirty cops in Shaw's pay. Tucker and Shaw then take the drugs and money, consolidating power. The killings advance the plan to seize control from the Hyde Park and East Side gangs.

Shortly after the meeting Warehouse
10

Simon pursues to a second warehouse and Park's liquor store

Simon tracks Tucker and Shaw to another warehouse and breaks in, discovering cocaine. Tucker's men follow Simon back toward Park's liquor store, where Simon's apartment sits. He tells Alice to hide as the danger closes in.

That night Warehouse; Park's liquor store
11

Confrontation at Park's liquor store

Simon eliminates the intruders inside and outside Park's liquor store, escorting Alice to safety. Tucker shoots Simon and wounds him, but the assault continues as Tucker escapes. The counterattack demonstrates Simon's drive to dismantle the operation.

That night Park's liquor store
12

Alice takes Simon to USC Medical Center

Alice helps get Simon to USC Medical Center for treatment of his wounds. The vigilante effort continues even as his body heals. The medical stop becomes a brief pause before the final revelations unfold.

The next day USC Medical Center
13

Simon confronts Isaiah and Gary; learns the murder weapon

The next day, Simon goes to Isaiah's and Gary's houses, beats Isaiah up, and finds the murder weapon. Gary finally speaks and confirms that Shaw is behind everything, including Max's murder. The truth tightens the noose around the conspirators.

The next day Isaiah's and Gary's houses
14

Final showdown and earned respect from Tucker

That night, Shaw and Tucker meet with a New York drug dealer at a warehouse. Simon arrives and begins killing Shaw's men, culminating in a furious confrontation. He chokes Shaw to death; Tucker arrives with a gun, but Simon disarms him and lets him go, earning Tucker's grudging respect.

That night Warehouse

Last Updated: October 09, 2025 at 16:36

Mobile App Preview

Coming soon on iOS and Android

The Plot Explained Mobile App

From blockbusters to hidden gems — dive into movie stories anytime, anywhere. Save your favorites, discover plots faster, and never miss a twist again.

Sign up to be the first to know when we launch. Your email stays private — always.

Unlock the Full Story of Urban Justice

Don't stop at just watching — explore Urban Justice in full detail. From the complete plot summary and scene-by-scene timeline to character breakdowns, thematic analysis, and a deep dive into the ending — every page helps you truly understand what Urban Justice is all about. Plus, discover what's next after the movie.

Urban Justice Summary

Read a complete plot summary of Urban Justice, including all key story points, character arcs, and turning points. This in-depth recap is ideal for understanding the narrative structure or reviewing what happened in the movie.

Urban Justice Summary

Characters, Settings & Themes in Urban Justice

Discover the characters, locations, and core themes that shape Urban Justice. Get insights into symbolic elements, setting significance, and deeper narrative meaning — ideal for thematic analysis and movie breakdowns.

Characters, Settings & Themes in Urban Justice

Urban Justice Spoiler-Free Summary

Get a quick, spoiler-free overview of Urban Justice that covers the main plot points and key details without revealing any major twists or spoilers. Perfect for those who want to know what to expect before diving in.

Urban Justice Spoiler-Free Summary

More About Urban Justice

Visit What's After the Movie to explore more about Urban Justice: box office results, cast and crew info, production details, post-credit scenes, and external links — all in one place for movie fans and researchers.

More About Urban Justice