Where to watch A Civil Action in United States
A Civil Action is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home in United States. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 21 July 2026.
About A Civil Action
A Civil Action is a 1998 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Steven Zaillian, starring John Travolta, Robert Duvall and Tony Shalhoub. It has a runtime of 1 hour 55 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.5/10 from 499 viewers. Below you can see where to watch A Civil Action in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
A Civil Action trailer
Overview
Jan Schlickmann is a cynical lawyer who goes out to 'get rid of' a case, only to find out it is potentially worth millions. The case becomes his obsession, to the extent that he is willing to give up everything—including his career and his clients' goals—in order to continue the case against all odds.
Top cast
John Travolta
Jan Schlichtmann
Robert Duvall
Jerome Facher
Tony Shalhoub
Kevin Conway
William H. Macy
James Gordon
Željko Ivanek
Bill Crowley
Bruce Norris
William Cheeseman
John Lithgow
Judge Walter J. Skinner
Kathleen Quinlan
Anne Anderson
Peter Jacobson
Neil Jacobs
Mary Mara
Kathy Boyer
James Gandolfini
Al Love
Stephen Fry
Pinder
Denise Dowse
Judge Constance Mullen
Dan Hedaya
John Riley
David Thornton
Richard Aufiero
Sydney Pollack
Al Eustis
Ned Eisenberg
Uncle Pete
Margot Rose
Donna Robbins
Daniel von Bargen
Mr. Granger
Caroline Carrigan
Evelyn Love
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch A Civil Action in United States?+
In United States, A Civil Action is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.
Is A Civil Action on Netflix?+
A Civil Action is not on Netflix in United States right now.
How long is A Civil Action?+
A Civil Action has a runtime of 1 hour 55 minutes (115 minutes).
Who stars in A Civil Action?+
A Civil Action stars John Travolta, Robert Duvall, Tony Shalhoub, William H. Macy and Željko Ivanek.
When did A Civil Action come out?+
A Civil Action is a 1998 movie directed by Steven Zaillian.
What genre is A Civil Action?+
A Civil Action is Drama film.
Who directed A Civil Action?+
A Civil Action was directed by Steven Zaillian.
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