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      Legal Eagles

      PG Released Jun 20, 1986 1 hr. 54 min. Comedy Drama List
      44% 16 Reviews Tomatometer 32% 5,000+ Ratings Audience Score Chelsea Deardon (Daryl Hannah) is arrested for stealing artwork painted by her deceased father, and sympathetic attorney Laura Kelly (Debra Winger) sets out to defend the young woman against slick prosecutor Tom Logan (Robert Redford). After a series of romantic exchanges, Tom ends up falling in love with Laura and teaming up with her to help clear Chelsea of the charges. However, as they lawyers dig deeper into the case, things take a shocking turn, and Tom finds his career in jeopardy. Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Premiered Mar 05 Buy Now

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      Joseph L The best part of this movie is the eating montage. My buddy Steve Gutierrez started phony laughing during the montage; soon the whole theater was rollicking. A true waste of time. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 09/16/23 Full Review Jelisije J A nice light hearted courtroom drama that shines through its mediocre plot with the two leads carrying this film with their insane chemistry. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 06/29/23 Full Review PAUL S When this movie came out I was in my late twenties and I'm sure I saw it. So why is it now 35 years later I can't remember a single thing about this film? Because it's not very good. I wanted to like it, a lot, because I like all the people in it. Daryl Hannah deserved a razzie although she was a little bit handicapped by the character she played. There was one good scene in the courtroom that was pretty much it. Winger and Redford had chemistry but that's almost an afterthought in this film. It's billed as a romantic comedy but there's more drama by far than the rom-com aspect. If you watch don't say I didn't warn you! And this is from me, a guy who pretty much enjoys most films so that's saying a lot. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 06/13/23 Full Review Steve D A lot of talent, a dumb script and a ridiculous unconvincing twist. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 03/05/23 Full Review Thursday M Great movie, very light and entertaining. Redford was sexy and Debra Winger was still acting. Daryl Hannah is perfect as the statuesque artist. Great views of 1986 New York. Saw it 37 years ago. Nostalgia. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/25/23 Full Review a.l.jude p Redford is in his best form and the rest as well. Nice plot. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Nell Minow Movie Mom Rated: 2/5 Jul 25, 2002 Full Review Neil Smith BBC.com Rated: 2/5 Apr 17, 2001 Full Review Roger Ebert Chicago Sun-Times The movie has so much stuff in it, it's top-heavy. The wonder is that so many scenes play as well as they do. Rated: 2.5/4 Jan 1, 2000 Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy The sort of project that gives off vibes of being a carefully packaged studio deal. Rated: 2/4 Feb 22, 2020 Full Review David Nusair Reel Film Reviews Legal Eagles primarily comes off as a lazy and fairly pointless vanity project that squanders the talents of everyone involved. Rated: 2/4 May 2, 2012 Full Review Daniel M. Kimmel Worcester Telegram & Gazette Rated: 3/5 Nov 4, 2005 Full Review Read all reviews

      Movie Info

      Synopsis Chelsea Deardon (Daryl Hannah) is arrested for stealing artwork painted by her deceased father, and sympathetic attorney Laura Kelly (Debra Winger) sets out to defend the young woman against slick prosecutor Tom Logan (Robert Redford). After a series of romantic exchanges, Tom ends up falling in love with Laura and teaming up with her to help clear Chelsea of the charges. However, as they lawyers dig deeper into the case, things take a shocking turn, and Tom finds his career in jeopardy.
      Director
      Ivan Reitman
      Executive Producer
      Michael C. Gross, Joe Medjuck
      Distributor
      Universal Pictures
      Production Co
      Universal Pictures
      Rating
      PG
      Genre
      Comedy, Drama
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Jun 20, 1986, Wide
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Apr 19, 2016
      Box Office (Gross USA)
      $47.2M
      Sound Mix
      Surround
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