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2000 · 131 min · R

Erin Brockovich

Directed by Steven Soderbergh · Drama

Erin Brockovich (2000) is a Drama film, directed by Steven Soderbergh set in Los Angeles and Hinkley during the 1990s. It runs 131 minutes and is rated R.

A courtroom, with a tense and hopeful tone. Themes of power & corruption, class conflict, and family & loyalty run throughout.

Composer
Thomas Newman
Cinematography
Edward Lachman
Cast
Julia RobertsAlbert FinneyAaron EckhartMarg HelgenbergerCherry JonesVeanne CoxConchata FerrellTracey Walter

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Los AngelesHinkley
Setting
UrbanSuburban
When
1990s

Premise & themes

Premise
Courtroom
Themes
Power & CorruptionClass ConflictFamily & Loyalty
Tone
TenseHopeful

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadFemale Led
Pacing
Measured
Based on
True Story

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