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Erin Brockovich

2000Movie2 h 11 minR

Drama
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Letterboxd3.9/5Metacritic737.6Rotten Tomatoes87%81%

A cathartic, moving drama movie about a real life story and everyday modern life, with standout performances and dialogue.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

She brought a small town to its feet and a huge company to its knees.

A twice-divorced mother of three who sees an injustice, takes on the bad guy and wins -- with a little help from her push-up bra. Erin goes to work for an attorney and comes across medical records describing illnesses clustered in one nearby town. She starts investigating and soon exposes a monumental cover-up.

Feels like

  • Legal Drama
  • David vs. Goliath
  • Julia Roberts Tour de Force
  • Environmental Justice
  • Based on True Story
  • Sharp Social Satire
  • Underdog Triumph
  • Corporate Accountability
  • Charismatic Lead

Cast

24 of 40

Crew

Directed by
Steven Soderbergh
Written by
Susannah Grant
Produced by
Danny DeVito, Stacey Sher, Michael Shamberg
Music by
Thomas Newman

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Facts

March 17, 2000 · 2 h 11 min · R

Released
March 17, 2000
Runtime
2 h 11 min
Age rating
R
Content
Strong Language, Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$52 million
Box office
$256 million
Available in
86 countries
Keywords
based on true story

Tropes

Amoral Attorney, Wham Shot, A Million Is a Statistic +9

  • Amoral Attorney
  • Wham Shot
  • A Million Is a Statistic
  • Hair-Trigger Temper
  • Hello, Attorney!
  • I Broke a Nail
  • Break Them by Talking
  • 20 Minutes into the Past
  • I Have Boobs, You Must Obey!
  • Historical Hero Upgrade
  • Based on a True Story
  • Wham Line

12 of 47 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Erin Brockovich?"

Questions about Erin Brockovich

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Erin Brockovich?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Erin Brockovich from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and FlixFling. It streams in 42 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Erin Brockovich worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78 (IMDb 7.5, Letterboxd 3.9 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 87%, and Metacritic 73).

Is Erin Brockovich okay for kids?

RStrong languageSexual contentDisturbing imagery

Yes: it's rated R in the United States for strong language, sexual content, and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Erin Brockovich plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Was Erin Brockovich a box office hit?

Budget$52 million
Box office$256 million

Yes: it cost about $52 million to make and earned $256 million worldwide, 4.9 times its budget.

What tropes does Erin Brockovich use?

Amoral AttorneyWham ShotA Million Is a StatisticHair-Trigger TemperHello, Attorney!I Broke a NailBreak Them by Talking20 Minutes into the PastI Have Boobs, You Must Obey!Historical Hero UpgradeBased on a True StoryWham Lineand 35 more

TV Tropes lists 47 tropes for it, including Amoral Attorney, Wham Shot, and A Million Is a Statistic.