The Pelican Brief
“Two Supreme Court Justices have been assassinated. One lone law student has stumbled upon the truth. An investigative journalist wants her story. Everybody else wants her dead.”
A law student's theory about the recent deaths of two Supreme Court justices embroils her in a far-reaching web of murder, corruption, and greed.
Where to watch The Pelican Brief in India
Can I watch The Pelican Brief in India? Yes — you can stream The Pelican Brief in India on Netflix, or rent and buy it on Apple TV Store and YouTube.
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Where is The Pelican Brief streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| India | Netflix | Apple TV Store, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| United States | YouTube Free | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | Netflix, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Now TV Cinema, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, YouTube |
| Australia | Netflix, Stan, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| France | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Orange VOD, YouTube |
| Spain | Tivify | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | Hulu, U-NEXT, HBO Max on U-Next | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
About The Pelican Brief
The Pelican Brief is a 1993 English-language thriller and drama film directed by Alan J. Pakula. The cast is led by Julia Roberts, Denzel Washington, Sam Shepard. It has a runtime of 2h 21m. Viewers rate it 6.6/10 across 1900 ratings. In India, it is currently streaming on Netflix.
The Pelican Brief was produced by Warner Bros. Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on September 17, 1993, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $45 million, it went on to gross $195 million worldwide.
- Director
- Alan J. Pakula
- Writers
- Alan J. Pakula
- Release date
- September 17, 1993
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $45 million
- Box office
- $195 million
- Production
- Warner Bros. Pictures
The Pelican Brief cast & crew
The Pelican Brief was directed by Alan J. Pakula and written by Alan J. Pakula.
The cast features Julia Roberts as Darby Shaw, Denzel Washington as Gray Grantham, Sam Shepard as Thomas Callahan, John Heard as Gavin Vereek, Tony Goldwyn as Fletcher Coal, and James B. Sikking as Denton Voyles.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by James Horner, cinematography is by Stephen Goldblatt, and it was produced by Alan J. Pakula and Pieter Jan Brugge.
Is The Pelican Brief worth watching?
The Pelican Brief holds an audience score of 6.6/10 from 1,867 ratings, a solidly received thriller films.
At 2h 21m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy thriller and drama, The Pelican Brief is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Pelican Brief
In India, you can stream The Pelican Brief on Netflix, or rent and buy it on Apple TV Store, YouTube, and Amazon Video. Click any service above to open it directly.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect India today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of The Pelican Brief
Julia Roberts
Darby Shaw
Denzel Washington
Gray Grantham
Sam Shepard
Thomas Callahan
John Heard
Gavin Vereek
Tony Goldwyn
Fletcher Coal
James B. Sikking
Denton Voyles
William Atherton
Bob Gminski
Robert Culp
The President
Stanley Tucci
Khamel
Hume Cronyn
Justice Rosenberg
John Lithgow
Smith Keen
Anthony Heald
Marty Velmano
The Pelican Brief — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Pelican Brief in India?
The Pelican Brief is streaming on Netflix in India.
▸Where can I watch The Pelican Brief in the US?
In the US, The Pelican Brief is streaming on YouTube Free, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
▸Where can I watch The Pelican Brief in the UK?
In the UK, The Pelican Brief is streaming on Netflix, HBO Max Amazon Channel, and Now TV Cinema, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Rakuten TV.
▸Is The Pelican Brief on Netflix?
Yes — The Pelican Brief is currently available on Netflix in India.
▸What language is The Pelican Brief in?
The Pelican Brief is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Pelican Brief?
The Pelican Brief runs 2 hours 21 minutes (141 minutes).
▸What is The Pelican Brief rated?
The Pelican Brief is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.6/10 audience score from 1,867 ratings.
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