A Civil Action
“Justice has its price.”
Jan Schlickmann is a cynical lawyer who goes out to 'get rid of' a case, only to find out it is potentially worth millions. The case becomes his obsession, to the extent that he is willing to give up everything—including his career and his clients' goals—in order to continue the case against all odds.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Basic with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| France | Molotov TV, Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium | Orange VOD, Amazon Video |
| Spain | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About A Civil Action
A Civil Action is a 1998 English-language drama film directed by Steven Zaillian. The cast is led by John Travolta, Robert Duvall, Tony Shalhoub. It has a runtime of 1h 55m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 500 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
A Civil Action was produced by Touchstone Pictures, Paramount Pictures, and Wildwood Enterprises and made in United States of America. It was released on December 25, 1998, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $70 million, it went on to gross $57 million worldwide.
- Director
- Steven Zaillian
- Writers
- Steven Zaillian
- Release date
- December 25, 1998
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $70 million
- Box office
- $57 million
- Production
- Touchstone Pictures, Paramount Pictures, Wildwood Enterprises
A Civil Action cast & crew
A Civil Action was directed by Steven Zaillian and written by Steven Zaillian.
The cast features John Travolta as Jan Schlichtmann, Robert Duvall as Jerome Facher, Tony Shalhoub as Kevin Conway, William H. Macy as James Gordon, Željko Ivanek as Bill Crowley, and Bruce Norris as William Cheeseman.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Danny Elfman, cinematography is by Conrad Hall, and it was produced by Scott Rudin and Steven Zaillian.
Is A Civil Action worth watching?
A Civil Action holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 497 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 55m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, A Civil Action is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch A Civil Action
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Cast of A Civil Action
John Travolta
Jan Schlichtmann
Robert Duvall
Jerome Facher
Tony Shalhoub
Kevin Conway
William H. Macy
James Gordon
Željko Ivanek
Bill Crowley
Bruce Norris
William Cheeseman
John Lithgow
Judge Walter J. Skinner
Kathleen Quinlan
Anne Anderson
Peter Jacobson
Neil Jacobs
Mary Mara
Kathy Boyer
James Gandolfini
Al Love
Stephen Fry
Pinder
A Civil Action — FAQs
▸Where can I watch A Civil Action in United States?
A Civil Action is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is A Civil Action in?
A Civil Action is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is A Civil Action?
A Civil Action runs 1 hours 55 minutes (115 minutes).
▸What is A Civil Action rated?
A Civil Action is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 497 ratings.
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