Erin Brockovich

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Erin Brockovich

R

2000

2h 11m

Drama

Comedy

Romance

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Erin Brockovich is a woman in a tight spot. Following a car accident in which Erin is not at fault, Erin pleads with her attorney Ed Masry to hire her at his law firm. Erin stumbles upon some medical records placed in real estate files. She convinces Ed to allow her to investigate, where she discovers a cover-up involving contaminated water in a local community which is causing devastating illnesses among its residents.

Critics Consensus

Taking full advantage of Julia Roberts's considerable talent and appeal, Erin Brockovich overcomes a few character and plot issues to deliver a smart, thoughtful, and funny legal drama.

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Joe Morgenstern

Wall Street Journal

Feb 18

3/4

This is a terrific movie, with a starring performance by Julia Roberts that's as funny, romantic and justifiably self-confident as any seen on the screen since Hollywood's golden age.

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John Anderson

Newsday

Feb 6

That it works as well as it does -- and it does -- is testimony to both Roberts' pure screen presence and the particular genius of Steven Soderbergh.

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Alexander Walker

London Evening Standard

Feb 6

2/3

At last, those teeth of Julia Roberts have something red to chomp on. Erin Brockovich is her best role to date. She takes it between her choppers and exuberantly draws the juice out of it. Her performance is monumental.

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Joe Lipsett

Murder Made Fiction Podcast - Bloody Disgusting

Apr 14

4/5

Julia Roberts shines in an adaptation that makes paperwork compelling and a court case that never goes to trial.

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

Feb 24

3.5/4

There's really no reason this kind of conventional David-and-Goliath tale should make for such a compelling motion picture, but Soderbergh and Grant smartly mix plenty of humor and unflagging inspiration into the drama.

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Christopher Smith

Bangor Daily News (Maine)

Feb 6

B+

Perfect casting? You bet... In fact, it seems as if Roberts has been working her entire career toward this film.

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Ben W

Apr 1

Super great. Really enjoyed watching the development of the story and characters.

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Anthony P

Mar 14

Oh man, it's a fucking awesome picture! The passion and power Julia Roberts gives is fucking priceless!

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TheMovieSearch R

@TheMovieSearch May 7

Erin Brockovich is a powerful and engaging legal drama anchored by a standout performance from Julia Roberts, who brings the title character to life with grit, humor, and emotional depth. Her portrayal makes Erin feel authentic and relatable, transforming what could have been a standard biopic into something far more compelling and human. The screenplay is strong, balancing courtroom-level stakes with grounded, character-driven storytelling. Instead of getting lost in legal jargon, the film focuses on the real people affected by the case, which gives the story emotional weight and clarity. Erin’s journey from struggling single mother to determined advocate feels earned and inspiring throughout. The film also does an excellent job showing persistence in the face of overwhelming odds. Erin is constantly underestimated, but her determination never fades, making her eventual impact even more satisfying. The direction keeps everything accessible and emotionally

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paul O

@Paulo190408 Mar 29

Really good film with excellent acting.

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Stephen C

@bob25009 Mar 1

Success in 2 hours and 11 minutes. Winner of 2001 Academy Award for Best Actress (Julia Roberts).

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thiago s

@Thiagostone Jan 24

Filme mais ou menos, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são mais ou menos, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom, o que salvou o filme foi a atuação boa da Julia Roberts.

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Synopsis

Erin Brockovich is a woman in a tight spot. Following a car accident in which Erin is not at fault, Erin pleads with her attorney Ed Masry to hire her at his law firm. Erin stumbles upon some medical records placed in real estate files. She convinces Ed to allow her to investigate, where she discovers a cover-up involving contaminated water in a local community which is causing devastating illnesses among its residents.

Director: Steven Soderbergh
Producer: Danny DeVito, Michael Shamberg, Stacey Sher
Screenwriter: Susannah Grant
Distributor: Columbia Tristar, Universal Pictures
Production Co: Jersey Films
Rating: R (Language)
Genre: Drama, Comedy, Romance
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 17, 2000, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 25, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA): $125.5M
Runtime: 2h 11m
Sound Mix: Surround, Dolby Digital, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)