A Civil Action (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1998, A Civil Action is a drama film directed by Steven Zaillian, running about 115 minutes. “Justice has its price.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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.
Who’s in it. A Civil Action stars John Travolta as Jan Schlichtmann, Robert Duvall as Jerome Facher, Tony Shalhoub as Kevin Conway and William H. Macy as James Gordon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, A Civil Action has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $56.7M 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 A Civil Action page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Civil Action tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Civil Action (1998)?
- In US, A Civil Action 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 A Civil Action worth watching?
- A Civil Action holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Civil Action?
- A Civil Action stars John Travolta, Robert Duvall, Tony Shalhoub, William H. Macy and Zeljko Ivanek.
- When was A Civil Action released?
- A Civil Action was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.