How long is A Civil Action?

A Civil Action is 1 h 55 min long (115 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:55 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is A Civil Action rated?

A Civil Action is rated PG-13 in the US.

Where can I stream A Civil Action?

As of 2026-11-05 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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A Civil Action (1998) runs 1 h 55 min, is rated PG-13 in the US and averages 6.5 from 521 TMDB members. Jan Schlickmann is a cynical lawyer who goes out to 'get rid of' a case, only to find out it is potentially worth millions. The case becomes his obsession, to the extent that he is willing to give up everything—including his career and his clients' goals—in order to continue the case against all odds.

Runtime: 1 h 55 min — ends 9:55 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: PG-13 (US)
Genres: Drama
Released: December 25, 1998
TMDB rating: 6.5 / 10 from 521 votes
Director: Steven Zaillian
Starring: John Travolta, Robert Duvall, Tony Shalhoub, William H. Macy
Language: English

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. As of 2026-11-05 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies.

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How long is A Civil Action?: A Civil Action is 1 h 55 min long (115 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:55 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is A Civil Action rated?: A Civil Action is rated PG-13 in the US.
Is A Civil Action a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
Where can I stream A Civil Action?: As of 2026-11-05 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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