A Civil Action

Name: A Civil Action
Genre: Drama
Released: 1998-12-25
Duration: 115 min
Rating: 6.5

1998 · Movie · PG-13 · 115 min · ★ 6.5 · 65% critics

Drama

A cynical personal-injury lawyer takes on a seemingly hopeless case, only to become obsessed when he believes it could be worth millions. As the legal battle drags on, his focus costs him his career and strains his relationships, turning the fight for justice into an all-consuming struggle.

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Years: 1998
Release date: 1998-12-25
Language: English
Rated: PG-13
Runtime: 115 min
Critic score: 65/100
TMDB rating: 6.5/10 (496 votes)

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You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a slow-burning, realistic courtroom fight grounded in a true story, with mounting stakes and frustration, and you don’t mind a somber mood; Not for you if you need nonstop excitement or upbeat, feel-good victories, and you may prefer The Rainmaker or Fair Game instead.

Pros: realistic legal drama; strong ensemble; grounded true-story tone | Cons: slow pace; repetitive proceedings; heavy, somber mood