Richard Jewell

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Richard Jewell

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Released Dec 13, 2019

2h 11m

Drama

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During the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, security guard Richard Jewell discovers a suspicious backpack under a bench in Centennial Park. With little time to spare, he helps to evacuate the area until the incendiary device inside the bag explodes. Hailed as a hero who saved lives, Jewell's own life starts to unravel when the FBI names him the prime suspect in the bombing.

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Richard Jewell simplifies the real-life events that inspired it -- yet still proves that Clint Eastwood remains a skilled filmmaker of admirable economy.

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Wenlei Ma

News.com.au

Where it falters - and badly - is in its portrayal of real-life reporter Kathy Scruggs. It leaves a bitter taste and mars the whole package, undermining its own good work elsewhere.

Rated: 3/5

Feb 28, 2020

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David Stratton

The Australian

The story Eastwood is telling here is indeed a compelling one, a real-life drama recounting the abuse of power by the two most powerful institutions in America, the government and the press.

Rated: 4.5/5

Feb 20, 2020

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Tara Brady

Irish Times

Eastwood's "shut up and point the camera" style of storytelling is bluntly effective and the film is powered along by three terrific performances.

Rated: 3/5

Feb 13, 2020

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Eddie Harrison

film-authority.com

...many films are weakened by playing fast and loose with the truth; Richard Jewell has one such moment, yet offers an otherwise absorbing, engaging look at a world gone mad in a rush to judgement...

Rated: 4/5

Jun 9, 2025

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David Griffiths

Subculture Entertainment

The true power of Richard Jewell though is the fact that this is one movie that leaves you never being able to look at the media in the same light again.

Rated: 4/5

Oct 29, 2024

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Joonatan Itkonen

Toisto.net

It is important to acknowledge the films merits because it makes the following carry more weight: This is a polished piece of propaganda masquerading as a prestige picture.

Rated: 1/5

Jul 6, 2024

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Tim

Really enjoyed this movie. Well done.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/11/20

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Eugenia T Colter

Great movie! My friend and I were sitting on that very bench where the bomb was the day before ! Needless to say, how thankful that we were not there the day of the bombing! We followed the story / news in Atlanta very closely ! The movie was also very on target! Well done! Gave us more insight how awful R J and his mom were treated! Great guy who played the attorney for RJ and RJ and his mom did awesome acting! FBI was shameful!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/06/20

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Cynthia J

I really liked the movie made me cry to see how justice just assumes before knowing all facts.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/05/20

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Mark D

It starts off a little slow and awkward, but really picks up as it goes. Kathy Bates is fully worthy of her Oscar nomination and Paul Walter Hauser is also fantastic as the titular character.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/05/20

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JEAN L

Great story. Well told.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/03/20

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Rynn

This movie was surprisingly amazing. It was well acted, touching, the works. Screw the media being upset over one very brief scene (not like it doesn't happen anyways). Get all your friends and family to see it and support Clint Eastwood.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/01/20

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During the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, security guard Richard Jewell discovers a suspicious backpack under a bench in Centennial Park. With little time to spare, he helps to evacuate the area until the incendiary device inside the bag explodes. Hailed as a hero who saved lives, Jewell's own life starts to unravel when the FBI names him the prime suspect in the bombing.

Director: Clint Eastwood
Producer: Clint Eastwood, Tim Moore, Jessica Meier, Kevin Misher, Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Davisson Killoran, Jonah Hill
Screenwriter: Billy Ray
Distributor: Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co: 75 Year Plan Productions, Appian Way, Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit (CPTC), Misher Films
Rating: R (Language|Brief Bloody Images|Some Sexual References)
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 13, 2019, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 10, 2019
Box Office (Gross USA): $22.3M
Runtime: 2h 11m
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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