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Chicago

2002·Movie
1h 53min·PG-13
79
GreatGoodWatch score

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High energy, funny.

Energy

Spectacular and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Spectacle8
  • Fast Pace7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness6
  • Nostalgia6
  • Romance5

Humor

Some sharp wit and satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Satire & Parody7
  • Situational Comedy6

World

Show business, history, and crime

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout direction and performances

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout score and visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Music Composition9
  • Music Centrality9
  • Visual Stylization8

Who it's for

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If you can't be famous, be infamous.

Murderesses Velma Kelly and Roxie Hart find themselves on death row together and fight for the fame that will keep them from the gallows in 1920s Chicago.
MusicalJazz AgeSatiricalShowbizCrimeHistoricalSpectacleCynicalStrong Female Leads

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Chicago

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Chicago legally?

Chicago is included with a subscription to Paramount+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Chicago worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80/100 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 87%, and Metacritic 81). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Chicago rated?

PG-13Violence

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Chicago?

1 h 53 min

Chicago runs 1 h 53 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Chicago?

Critics84
Audiences77

Yes. Critics average 84 and audiences 77 out of 100, so both groups see Chicago much the same way.

Was Chicago a box office hit?

Budget$45 million
Box office$307 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $45 million to make and earned $307 million worldwide, 6.8 times its budget.

What language is Chicago in?

EnglishHungarian

It was made in English, with some Hungarian. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Chicago?

95ADAEAGALARATAUAZBABBBEBGBOBR+81

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Chicago in 95 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Chicago use?

The CameoGilligan CutUnreliable VoiceoverBlatant LiesCrocodile TearsAmbiguous SyntaxAmoral AttorneyKick the DogGot Me Doing ItDidn't Think This ThroughCrapsack WorldKnitting Pregnancy Announcementand 151 more

TV Tropes lists 163 storytelling tropes for Chicago, including The Cameo, Gilligan Cut, Unreliable Voiceover.