USA,
2000, 132 min
Directed by:
Steven SoderberghScreenplay:
Susannah GrantCinematography:
Edward LachmanComposer:
Thomas NewmanCast:
Julia Roberts, Albert Finney, Aaron Eckhart, Marg Helgenberger, Cherry Jones, Veanne Cox, Conchata Ferrell, Tracey Walter, David Brisbin, Dawn Didawick (more)VOD (6)
Plots(1)
A real woman. A real story. A real triumph. Julia Roberts stars as Erin Brockovich, a feisty young mother who fought for justice any way she knew how. Desperate for a job to support herself and her three children, she convinces attorney Ed Masry (Albert Finney) to hire her, and promptly stumbles upon a monumental law case against a giant corporation. Now, Erin's determined to take on this powerful adversary even though no law firm has dared to do it before. And while Ed doesn't want anything to do with the case, Erin won't take "no" for an answer. So the two begin an incredible and sometimes hilarious fight that will bring a small town to its feet and a huge company to its knees. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 2001 - Julia Roberts (Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role)
- 2001 - Best Motion Picture of the Year
- 2001 - Steven Soderbergh (Best Achievement in Directing)
- 2001 - Albert Finney (Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role)
- 2001 - Susannah Grant (Best Original Screenplay)
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
- 2001 - Julia Roberts (Best Leading Actress)
- 2001 - Best Film
- 2001 - Steven Soderbergh (Best Director)
- 2001 - Albert Finney (Best Supporting Actor)
- 2001 - Susannah Grant (Best Original Screenplay)
- 2001 - Best Editing
European Film Awards
- 2000 - Steven Soderbergh (Screen International Award)
Amanda Awards
- 2000 - Steven Soderbergh (Best Foreign Language Film)
Golden Globes
- 2001 - Julia Roberts (Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama)
- 2001 - Best Motion Picture – Drama
- 2001 - Steven Soderbergh (Best Director)
- 2001 - Albert Finney (Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture)
Critics Choice Awards
- 2001 - Steven Soderbergh (Best Director)
- 2001 - Julia Roberts (Best Actress)
Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards
- 2000 - Steven Soderbergh (Best Director)
- 2000 - Julia Roberts (Best Actress)