As of June 2026, A Civil Action is a Drama film from 1998 rated 6.5/10 — streaming now on Paramount Plus. Find out where to watch it below.
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A Civil Action

1998 1h 55m Drama ⭐ 6.5 / 10

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.

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🎬 Where to Watch A Civil Action

United Kingdom

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🎭 Cast of A Civil Action

John TravoltaJohn TravoltaJan SchlichtmannRobert DuvallRobert DuvallJerome FacherTony ShalhoubTony ShalhoubKevin ConwayWilliam H. MacyWilliam H. MacyJames GordonŽeljko IvanekŽeljko IvanekBill CrowleyBruce NorrisBruce NorrisWilliam CheesemanJohn LithgowJohn LithgowJudge Walter J. SkinnerKathleen QuinlanKathleen QuinlanAnne AndersonPeter JacobsonPeter JacobsonNeil JacobsMary MaraMary MaraKathy BoyerJames GandolfiniJames GandolfiniAl LoveStephen FryStephen FryPinder

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