A Civil Action

Is A Civil Action right for your family?

Movie 1998 115 min

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.

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Provisional estimate — not yet fully analyzed. PG-13 (US)

Likely present: Political & social messagingHeavy emotional content

The title suggests a legal drama, with the synopsis indicating a focus on a complex and obsessive case.

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