Legalese (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1998, Legalese is a drama, crime, romance and tv movie film directed by Glenn Jordan, running about 92 minutes. “A Hot Actress. A Celebrity Murder. Two Lawyers Are About To Go Prime Time!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When an actress is charged with murder, a charming celebrity lawyer uses trickery to defend her against the press as well as the prosecution.
Who’s in it. Legalese stars Mary-Louise Parker as Rica Martin, Gina Gershon as Angela Beale, James Garner as Norman Keane and Kathleen Turner as Brenda Whitlass, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Legalese has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Legalese page.
If you liked it. Fans of Legalese tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Legalese (1998)?
- In US, Legalese is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Legalese worth watching?
- Legalese holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime, romance and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Legalese?
- Legalese stars Mary-Louise Parker, Gina Gershon, James Garner, Kathleen Turner and Scott Michael Campbell.
- When was Legalese released?
- Legalese was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.