Chicago

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Chicago

PG-13

Released Jan 24, 2003

1h 53m

Musical

Drama

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Nightclub sensation Velma (Catherine Zeta-Jones) murders her philandering husband, and Chicago's slickest lawyer, Billy Flynn (Richard Gere), is set to defend her. But when Roxie (Renée Zellweger) also winds up in prison, Billy takes on her case as well -- turning her into a media circus of headlines. Neither woman will be outdone in their fight against each other and the public for fame and celebrity.

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Critics Consensus

A rousing and energetic adaptation of the Broadway musical, Chicago succeeds on the level of pure spectacle, but provides a surprising level of depth and humor as well.

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Namrata Joshi

Outlook

Chicago's so engrossing that you even forget to reach out for the Coke n' popcorn. Now isn't that entertainment!

Rated: 3/4

Jan 3, 2019

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Barbara Ellen

Times (UK)

In effect it is filmed theatre, but this brings its own compensations: the more fake Chicago looks, the more real it seems to get.

Jan 3, 2018

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James Christopher

Times (UK)

What makes this more than a film of a great stage show is the way that the action spills seamlessly from the stage sets into real life. Magic.

Feb 25, 2015

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Sean Axmaker

Stream on Demand

A couple of songs were left behind and I find the rat-a-tat editing distracting from the performances and musical numbers.... [T]he mercenary spirit and the splashy musical numbers, however, give the entire cast their moment in the spotlight

Apr 6, 2024

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Savina Petkova

A Good Movie To Watch

Marshall revitalises the genre by imbuing its past with new life, respectful and panegyric at the same time.

Rated: 82/100

Nov 7, 2023

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Mark Johnson

Awards Daily

Renée Zellweger and Catherine Zeta-Jones are incredible as the murderous pair imprisoned for their wrongdoings.

Jun 27, 2023

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João Vinícius A

There are musical films where, at a certain point, the constant music ends up making the film boring and tedious, but here, here in Chicago, the music, even with just a few minutes of pause, is still missing, after all, the songs are good, contagious as lice. They electrify you from head to toe, like a smile that spreads across each side of your face. In addition to the unprecedented performances that he presents with such taste and enthusiasm, Chicago is, in the end, an unmissable musical about undeniably fantastic women.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/29/25

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Tyler L

Very good movie with good performances.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/13/25

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I. S. W

Despite a very hard edge for a musical, the songs are worth hearing over and over. Principal actors showcase their "triple-threat" talents; no dubbing or stunt extras. It's all them! "Razzle Dazzle" is hilarious the way it depicts courtroom drama as "a circus".

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/21/25

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Sergio A

Cinema is not theater, and while some films successfully navigate this transition, this is not one of them. Though the performances and production design are competent, the film ultimately falls short, failing to justify the praise it has received. One of the most overrated films of its time.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

02/06/25

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Jeff S

It's all showbiz kid! This movie makes me so happy and is the definition of a really good screen adaptation of a broadway show.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/13/25

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D. Hunter P

There were a couple of memorable songs and I appreciated the dark humor of this story. Richard Gere to me really stole the show, but even as someone that is not a huge fan of musicals, it was an entertaining ride. I thought the themes of being in the limelight and what you have to do to stay in it and how fleeting it is was well displayed. The symboolism with the colored handkerchiefs was very well done.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/02/25

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Rob Marshall

Director

Catherine Zeta-Jones

Velma Kelley

Renée Zellweger

Roxie Hart

Richard Gere

Billy Flynn

Queen Latifah

Matron Marna Morton

John C. Reilly

Amos Hart

Chicago: Official Clip - Razzle Dazzle

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Chicago: Official Clip - Hot Honey Rag

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Chicago: Official Clip - Mister Cellophane

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Chicago: Official Clip - Tapdancing Around the Witness

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Chicago: Official Clip - We Both Reached For the Gun

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Chicago: Official Clip - Roxie (the Name on Everyone's Lips)

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Chicago: Official Clip - Cell Block Tango

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Chicago: Official Clip - All I Care About

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Chicago: Official Clip - I Can't Do It Alone

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Chicago: Official Clip - Funny Honey

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Synopsis

Nightclub sensation Velma (Catherine Zeta-Jones) murders her philandering husband, and Chicago's slickest lawyer, Billy Flynn (Richard Gere), is set to defend her. But when Roxie (Renée Zellweger) also winds up in prison, Billy takes on her case as well -- turning her into a media circus of headlines. Neither woman will be outdone in their fight against each other and the public for fame and celebrity.

Director: Rob Marshall
Producer: Martin Richards
Screenwriter: Bill Condon
Distributor: Miramax Films
Production Co: Miramax, Storyline Entertainment, Producers Circle
Rating: PG-13 (Sexual Dialogue|Sexual Content|Thematic Elements|Violence)
Genre: Musical, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jan 24, 2003, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 21, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $170.7M
Runtime: 1h 53m
Sound Mix: Dolby SR, DTS, Dolby Stereo, Surround, SDDS, Dolby A, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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