The Pelican Brief (1993) movie poster

The Pelican Brief (1993)

"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."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 73%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 54% (RT: 56%, MC: 51) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
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Director
Runtime
2h 21m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.6/10 (1,735 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
56%
Metacritic
51
Cast
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
James B. Sikking as Denton Voyles
William Atherton as Bob Gminski
Robert Culp as The President
Most people think so. 73% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 1,735 votes. Critics gave it 54%.
Overview
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. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • The initial cut of The Pelican Brief was reportedly much longer, with several subplots removed to improve the pacing.
  • Julia Roberts spent months preparing for the role, heavily researching the subject matter.
Audience Consensus

The Pelican Brief is a 1993 thriller, crime, drama film directed by Alan J. Pakula. 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.

The film has been rated by 1,735 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a thriller film, The Pelican Brief delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences.

The Pelican Brief (1993) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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