Trial and Error

Trial and Error

The 2nd most outrageous trial of the century

5.4 /10 87 votes
May 30, 1997 1h 38m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Jonathan Lynn
Writers Gregory Bernstein, Sara Bernstein
Studio New Line Cinema
Rating 5.4/10
Language EN
Budget $25,000,000

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Cast & Crew

Michael Richards

Michael Richards

Richard Rietti

Jeff Daniels

Jeff Daniels

Charles Tuttle

Charlize Theron

Charlize Theron

Billie Tyler

Jessica Steen

Jessica Steen

Elizabeth

Austin Pendleton

Austin Pendleton

Judge Paul Z. Graff

Rip Torn

Rip Torn

Benny Gibbs

Ali Wentworth

Ali Wentworth

Tiffany

Jennifer Coolidge

Jennifer Coolidge

Jacqueline

Lawrence Pressman

Lawrence Pressman

Whitfield

Dale Dye

Dale Dye

Dr. Stone

Max Casella

Max Casella

Dr. Brown

McNally Sagal

McNally Sagal

Charles' Assistant

Frequently Asked Questions

Trial and Error was released on May 30, 1997.

The runtime of Trial and Error is 1h 38m.

Trial and Error is a Comedy, Romance movie.

Trial and Error has a rating of 5.4 out of 10 on TMDB.

Trial and Error is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Trial and Error was directed by Jonathan Lynn.

The main cast of Trial and Error includes Michael Richards, Jeff Daniels, Charlize Theron.

Trial and Error is originally in English.