Chicago

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Chicago

PG-13

2003

1h 53m

Musical

Crime

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

01/03/2019

3/4

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

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Barbara Ellen

The Times (UK)

01/03/2018

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

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James Christopher

The Times (UK)

02/25/2015

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.

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Sean Axmaker

Stream on Demand

04/06/2024

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

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Savina Petkova

A Good Movie To Watch

11/07/2023

82/100

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

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Mark Johnson

Awards Daily

06/27/2023

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

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rex W

@RT11010153 Mar 30

"Chicago" is a musical with a lot of energy. The dance and singing sequences are very well done. Catherine Zeta Jones is smoking hot. Renee Zellweger is perfectly cast. Queen Latifah is at her best. Even Richard Gere is surprisingly good. "Chicago" probably could have used one more grand dance scene to help balance out the strong first half. But as it stands, it is a fun production that is worthy of its accolades.

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Jai D

@JaiDevi Mar 9

After reading other reviews-what else could I say - I hate musicals but this brought me back in and I’ve been giving them a chance there are now Musicals I like - still not all but a few w real quality and spirit. The costumes are on point with unexpected talent from both leads - like WOW!!!! John c Reilly is the g.o.a.t. At adapting to any role he’s in - well done

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Stephen C

@bob25009 Mar 1

Success in 1 hour and 53 minutes. Winner of 2003 Academy Awards for Best Picture and Best Supporting Actress (Catherine Zeta-Jones).

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Pat B

@RT67592582 Jan 15

One of the greatest Best Picture winners of all time. The music is brilliant (unsurprisingly) but the cast then nail each of their performances from Renée Zellweger to Richard Gere and Queen Latifah. The stand-out, in my humble opinion, is Catherine Zeta-Jones whose raw, vulnerable energy in I Can't Do It Alone is something at which to marvel. I love rewatching this. Movie magic, as they say.

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Jack F

@MovieFan111 Jan 12

I haven't seen a lot of musicals, so this one was an experience. It was good I guess. But musicals aren't really my thing. Loved the cast though.

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Jessica A

@29percent Dec 23

The music and dancing is so good. It taking place in the 20’s gives it character. Such a good movie; I’ve seen it over a dozen times!

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Rob Marshall

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Catherine Zeta-Jones

Velma Kelley

Renée Zellweger

Roxie Hart

Richard Gere

Billy Flynn

Queen Latifah

Matron Marna Morton

John C. Reilly

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Chicago: Official Clip - Razzle Dazzle

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Chicago: Official Clip - Hot Honey Rag

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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, Crime, 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)