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Law student Julia Roberts has a theory about the murder of two Supreme Court justices, and she calls it "The Pelican Brief." But if it's only a theory, why are the people who read the brief being killed? Realizing she may be next, Roberts goes underground with ace investigative reporter Denzel Washington to follow a twisted trail that reaches the highest levels of government.

1993 · 2h 21m
Director Alan J. Pakula

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The Pelican Brief

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Law student Julia Roberts has a theory about the murder of two Supreme Court justices, and she calls it "The Pelican Brief." But if it's only a theory, why are the people who read the brief being killed? Realizing she may be next, Roberts goes underground with ace investigative reporter Denzel Washington to follow a twisted trail that reaches the highest levels of government.

COMMON SENSE

Tense Grisham-based thriller is well cast but talky.

TOMATOMETER
Average 5.8
Reviews 52
Fresh 29
Rotten 23

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Studio
Warner Bros.
Released
1993
Run Time
2 hr 21 min
Rated
PG-13
Region of Origin
United States
© 1993 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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Original Audio
English
Audio

English (United States) (⁨Dolby 5.1⁩, AAC)

Subtitles

English (CC), German (Germany)

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Closed captions (CC) refer to subtitles in the available language with the addition of relevant non-dialogue information.