Trial and Error
"The 2nd most outrageous trial of the century"
Originally released in 1997. Trial and Error is a comedy/romance film. directed by Jonathan Lynn.
Starring Michael Richards, Jeff Daniels, and Charlize Theron
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 30, 1997
28 years ago
Runtime
1h 38m
98 minutes total
User Rating
5.4/10
Mixed (86 votes)
Budget
$25M
Production budget
Box Office
$14.6M
0.6x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $25,000,000
- Revenue
- $14,598,571
Production Companies
- New Line Cinema
- Larger Than Life Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Trial and Error about?
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...
Who directed Trial and Error?
Trial and Error was directed by Jonathan Lynn.
How long is Trial and Error?
Trial and Error has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
When was Trial and Error released?
Trial and Error was released on May 30, 1997 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Trial and Error?
The main cast of Trial and Error includes Michael Richards, Jeff Daniels, Charlize Theron, Jessica Steen, Austin Pendleton.