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A Civil Action at a glance
A Civil Action is a 1998 drama film, running 1h 55m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: 15 in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel and Paramount Plus Premium.
Rated 15 in the United Kingdom — intended for adults. Expect the themes and content that rating covers.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1998-12-25
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Genres
- Drama
- Director
- Steven Zaillian
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 6.5 / 10 · 523 votes
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Synopsis
Feature filmJan 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.
Cast
14 names
John TravoltaJan Schlichtmann
Robert DuvallJerome Facher
Tony ShalhoubKevin Conway
William H. MacyJames Gordon
Željko IvanekBill Crowley
Bruce NorrisWilliam Cheeseman
John LithgowJudge Walter J. Skinner
Kathleen QuinlanAnne Anderson
Peter JacobsonNeil Jacobs
Mary MaraKathy Boyer
James GandolfiniAl Love
Stephen FryPinder
Denise DowseJudge Constance Mullen
Dan HedayaJohn RileyQuestions about A Civil Action
Quick answersWhere can I watch A Civil Action in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, A Civil Action is listed on Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Basic with Ads. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is A Civil Action suitable for children?
A Civil Action is rated 15 in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
Is A Civil Action on PelisPlus UK?
A Civil Action has a full discovery page on PelisPlus UK with its synopsis, cast, ratings and runtime. PelisPlus UK does not host video files; playback opens the third-party player sources configured by the site operator.
What is A Civil Action about?
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.
How long is A Civil Action?
A Civil Action runs for 1h 55m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
Can I watch the A Civil Action trailer?
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