Trial and Error(1997)
The 2nd most outrageous trial of the century
Trial and Error Synopsis
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. When Charlie is too hung-over to make it to court for the hearing, Richard fills in, inadvertently committing felony fraud, and Charlie is left with no choice but to coach the clueless Richard through the whole trial.
Trial and Error (1997) is a comedy and romance film directed by Jonathan Lynn, released on May 30, 1997 with a runtime of 1h 38m. It stars Michael Richards, Jeff Daniels, Charlize Theron and Jessica Steen. Viewers rate it 5.4 out of 10 across 93 ratings.
- Director:
- Jonathan Lynn
- Writers:
- Gregory Bernstein, Gregory Bernstein, Sara Bernstein
- Producers:
- Gary Ross, Jonathan Lynn
- Cinematographer:
- Gabriel Beristain
- Composer:
- Phil Marshall
- Production:
- New Line Cinema, Larger Than Life Productions
- Budget:
- $25,000,000
- Revenue:
- $14,598,571
- Status:
- Released
Trial and Error (1997) Trailer
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Trial and Error Cast & Crew
Main cast
Michael Richards
as Richard Rietti
Jeff Daniels
as Charles Tuttle
Charlize Theron
as Billie Tyler
Jessica Steen
as Elizabeth
Austin Pendleton
as Judge Paul Z. Graff
Rip Torn
as Benny Gibbs
Ali Wentworth
as Tiffany
Jennifer Coolidge
as Jacqueline
Lawrence Pressman
as Whitfield
Dale Dye
as Dr. Stone
Max Casella
as Dr. Brown
McNally Sagal
as Charles' Assistant
Key crew
Directed by Jonathan Lynn, written by Gregory Bernstein, Gregory Bernstein and Sara Bernstein, produced by Gary Ross and Jonathan Lynn.
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Trial and Error Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.4/10 from 93 ratings.
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Trial and Error – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Trial and Error online?
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Trial and Error (1997) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Trial and Error?
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The main cast of Trial and Error (1997) includes Michael Richards, Jeff Daniels, Charlize Theron, Jessica Steen and Austin Pendleton. The film was directed by Jonathan Lynn. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Trial and Error released?
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Trial and Error was released on May 30, 1997 and runs for 1h 38m.
Is Trial and Error worth watching?
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Trial and Error (1997) holds an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from 93 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Trial and Error?
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