Erin Brockovich

R

Released Mar 17, 2000

2 hr. 11 min.

Drama

List

85%

150 Reviews

Tomatometer

81%

250,000+ Ratings

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Erin Brockovich (Julia Roberts) is a woman in a tight spot. Following a car accident in which Erin is not at fault, Erin pleads with her attorney Ed Masry (Albert Finney) to hire her at his law firm. Erin stumbles upon some medical records placed in real estate files. She convinces Ed to allow her to investigate, where she discovers a cover-up involving contaminated water in a local community which is causing devastating illnesses among its residents.

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Critics Consensus

Taking full advantage of Julia Roberts's considerable talent and appeal, Erin Brockovich overcomes a few character and plot issues to deliver a smart, thoughtful, and funny legal drama.

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Savannah G

I will always love Julia Roberts. I liked her a lot in this film. Her Costars hair made me feel more like it was a joke. but there were moments between her and Albert Finney I really loved brought it more down to earth. I didnt like it as much as I thought I would. there were moments that the cinematography was dare I say pretty but I also thought it maybe tried to hard! A classic I guess people should see just once for the outfits!

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

04/08/24

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Audience Member

My favorite movie of all time. Julia Roberts’s did a fantastic job. The director was great. The kids were great. 10/10

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/05/24

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Kirsten W

Definitely worth watching.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

03/22/24

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Audience Member

Great movie - great come from behind story and base on a true story none the less - also shows the challenges small businesses can have.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

03/01/24

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Zach Z

I found this to be a good movie. The directing is good and Julia Roberts does a great job. They chemistry between her and the lawyer allows this story to come to light.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/27/24

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Susan G

best! great message, great story, great acting.... based on a true story too!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/18/24

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Steven Soderbergh

Director

Julia Roberts

Erin Brockovich

Albert Finney

Ed Masry

Aaron Eckhart

George

Marg Helgenberger

Donna Jensen

Cherry Jones

Pamela Duncan

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Jack Mathews

New York Daily News

In the title role, Roberts carries the film in the best sense, by taking us on a human journey of genuine discovery and growth.

Feb 16, 2018

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Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

Julia Roberts winner. R mostly for language.

Rated: 4/5

Dec 24, 2010

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Mick LaSalle

San Francisco Chronicle

Rated: 3/4

Jun 18, 2002

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

Steven Soderbergh wields Julia Roberts’ star power to draw public attention to an environmental issue. It’s a shrewd tactic, but typical of the director using A-list actors to expose predatory corporate and capitalistic behaviors.

Rated: 3/4

Jul 27, 2023

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Hannah Brown

Jerusalem Post

[Erin Brokovich is] a real-life Wonder Woman...

Jul 19, 2021

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Tony Black

Cultural Conversation

A relaxed but powerful American star-vehicle.

Rated: 4/5

Feb 16, 2021

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Synopsis

Erin Brockovich (Julia Roberts) is a woman in a tight spot. Following a car accident in which Erin is not at fault, Erin pleads with her attorney Ed Masry (Albert Finney) to hire her at his law firm. Erin stumbles upon some medical records placed in real estate files. She convinces Ed to allow her to investigate, where she discovers a cover-up involving contaminated water in a local community which is causing devastating illnesses among its residents.

Director: Steven Soderbergh
Executive Producer: John Hardy, Carla Santos Shamberg
Screenwriter: Susannah Grant
Distributor: Columbia Tristar, Universal Pictures
Production Co: Jersey Films
Rating: R (Language)
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 17, 2000, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 25, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA): $125.5M
Sound Mix: Surround, Dolby Digital, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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