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Trial and Error

1997Movie1 h 38 minPG-13

48

MediocreGoodWatch score

48

MediocreGoodWatch score

Rotten Tomatoes

Summary

When lawyer Charlie is sent to a small Nevada town to file a continuance request for a client, his actor friend Richard turns up to throw a surprise bachelor party celebrating his upcoming marriage to the boss's daughter.

Good for

Date night
Friends night
Party vibe

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by: Jonathan Lynn
Written by: Sara Bernstein, Gregory Bernstein, Cliff Gardner
Produced by: Gary Ross, Jonathan Lynn
Music by: Phil Marshall

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Facts

May 30, 1997 · 1 h 38 min · PG-13

Released: May 30, 1997
Runtime: 1 h 38 min
Age rating: PG-13
Content: Strong Language
Genres: Comedy, Romance
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Budget: $25 million
Box office: $15 million
Available in: 3 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is Trial and Error worth watching?"

Questions about Trial and Error

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Trial and Error worth watching?

48

MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 48 (IMDb 5.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 50%).

Is Trial and Error okay for kids?

PG-13Strong language

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will Trial and Error make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and sharp wit (7 of 10).

Is Trial and Error good for date night?

and 3 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightParty Vibe

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Was Trial and Error a box office flop?

Budget$25 million

Box office$15 million

Yes: it cost about $25 million to make and earned $15 million worldwide, 58% of its budget.