Class Action (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1991, Class Action is a drama and crime film directed by Michael Apted, running about 105 minutes. “A father and a daughter, divided by a case, endangered by the truth.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A liberal activist lawyer alienated his daughter Maggie years ago when she discovered his many affairs. Now a conservative corporate lawyer, Maggie agrees to go up against her father in court. To gain promotion, she must defend an auto manufacturer against charges that their explosion-prone station wagons are unsafe. As her mother begs for peace, Maggie takes on her dad in a trial that turns increasingly personal and nasty.
Who’s in it. Class Action stars Gene Hackman as Jedediah Tucker Ward, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio as Maggie Ward, Colin Friels as Michael Grazier and Joanna Merlin as Estelle Ward, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Class Action has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Class Action page.
If you liked it. Fans of Class Action tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Class Action (1991)?
- In GB, Class Action is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Class Action worth watching?
- Class Action holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Class Action?
- Class Action stars Gene Hackman, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Colin Friels, Joanna Merlin and Laurence Fishburne.
- When was Class Action released?
- Class Action was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.