The Pelican Brief

Where to Watch The Pelican Brief (1993) (Legally)

Two Supreme Court Justices have been assassinated. One lone law student has stumbled upon the truth. An investigative journalist wants her story. Everybody else wants her dead.
Sep 17, 1993 US 141 min M
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Thriller Crime Drama
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What to expect (spoiler-free)

If you’re considering “ (1993), this quick guide summarizes the essentials.

Expect a Thriller, Crime, Drama blend, with a runtime close to 141 minutes.

Cast highlights include Julia Roberts, Denzel Washington, Sam Shepard, John Heard.

For families, checking the local age rating is recommended before watching.

Topics & keywords

based on novel or book, judge, professor, mission of murder, supreme court, legal thriller, dramatic, suspenseful

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Plot

A law student's theory about the recent deaths of two Supreme Court justices embroils her in a far-reaching web of murder, corruption, and greed.

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Main cast

Julia Roberts
Julia Roberts
as Darby Shaw
Denzel Washington
Denzel Washington
as Gray Grantham
Sam Shepard
Sam Shepard
as Thomas Callahan
John Heard
John Heard
as Gavin Vereek
Tony Goldwyn
Tony Goldwyn
as Fletcher Coal
James B. Sikking
James B. Sikking
as Denton Voyles
William Atherton
William Atherton
as Bob Gminski
Robert Culp
Robert Culp
as The President
Stanley Tucci
Stanley Tucci
as Khamel
Hume Cronyn
Hume Cronyn
as Justice Rosenberg