The Client (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1994, The Client is a thriller, drama, crime and mystery film directed by Joel Schumacher, running about 119 minutes. “A district attorney out for a conviction. A new lawyer out of her league. A young boy who knew too much.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A street-wise kid, Mark Sway, sees the suicide of Jerome Clifford, a prominent Louisiana lawyer, whose current client is Barry 'The Blade' Muldano, a Mafia hit-man. Before Jerome shoots himself, he tells Mark where the body of a Senator is buried. Clifford shoots himself and Mark is found at the scene, and both the FBI and the Mafia quickly realize that Mark probably knows more than he says.
Who’s in it. The Client stars Brad Renfro as Mark Sway, Susan Sarandon as Reggie Love, Tommy Lee Jones as Roy Foltrigg and Mary-Louise Parker as Dianne Sway, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Client has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $117.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Client page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Client tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Client (1994)?
- In US, The Client is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Client worth watching?
- The Client holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Client?
- The Client stars Brad Renfro, Susan Sarandon, Tommy Lee Jones, Mary-Louise Parker and Anthony LaPaglia.
- When was The Client released?
- The Client was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.