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The Pelican Brief (1993): movie guide
The Pelican Brief (1993) is a Thriller, Drama running about 141 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 6.6/10 from 1,862 votes. Notable cast includes Julia Roberts, Denzel Washington, Sam Shepard, John Heard. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1993-09-17
- Runtime: 141 min
- TMDB: 6.6/10
- Genres: Thriller, Drama
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1993-09-17

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What is The Pelican Brief about?
A law student's theory about the recent deaths of two Supreme Court justices embroils her in a far-reaching web of murder, corruption, and greed.
Cast highlights
The Pelican Brief features Julia Roberts, Denzel Washington, Sam Shepard, John Heard, Tony Goldwyn, James B. Sikking. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1993-09-17. Runtime: 141 minutes. TMDB score: 6.6/10 (1,862 votes). Genres: Thriller, Drama. Original language: en. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is The Pelican Brief?
- The Pelican Brief is listed as Thriller, Drama on TMDB.
- How long is The Pelican Brief?
- The Pelican Brief runs about 141 minutes.
- Who stars in The Pelican Brief?
- Cast highlights include Julia Roberts, Denzel Washington, Sam Shepard, John Heard, Tony Goldwyn, James B. Sikking.
- Does Cinema Box stream The Pelican Brief?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
- Where can I track The Pelican Brief?
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