Richard Jewell

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Movie Info & Cast

Director:

Clint Eastwood

Producer:

Andy Berman, Jennifer Davisson, Leonardo DiCaprio

Writer:

Marie Brenner, Billy Ray

Release Date:

Dec 13, 2019

Runtime:

2hr 11m

Synopsis

Security guard Richard Jewell is an instant hero after foiling a bomb attack at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, but his life becomes a nightmare when the FBI leaks to the media that he is a suspect in the case.

Cast

  • Paul Walter Hauser
  • Sam Rockwell
  • Brandon Stanley
  • Ryan Boz
  • Charles Green
  • Olivia Wilde
  • Mike Pniewski
  • Jon Hamm
  • Ian Gomez
  • Nina Arianda

Atom Users Reviews

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POPULAR TAGS
#truestory
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#mustsee
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#intense
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Reviews

  • JM
    John Montaque
    #truestory

    This movie was an eye opener how the media can quickly ruin an innocent citizens life over a unverified details it almost looks like what we see our news stations doing today except Twitter wasn’t born yet so the news and newspapers were more powerful back than glad this…

    SN
    Sean Nash

    THE FBI IS CORRUPT AND THE MEDIA IS A WHORE.

    JS
    julie stracener
    #mustseebro

    Excellent movie. Nice to finally hear the truth about Richard Jewell.

  • DM
    Daniel Meltzer
    #truestory
    #intense
    #allthefeels

    Portrayed the true story of the aftermath for Richard Jewell very well. An emotional eye-opening film, I couldn't get enough. Was one of those movies you never wanted to end.

    DF
    Denise Fouche
    #thoughtprovoking

    Time and time again government agents have proven they can not be trusted.

    JW
    James Wallen
    #mustsee
    #truestory
    #great

    Accurate story, emotional moments, flawless acting.

  • WP
    Wade Pilgreen
    #great
    #truestory

    Great movie. Clint did it again.

    SR
    Summer Rose-Pacheco
    #truestory
    #great
    #intense

    A beautiful heart framed by government. I'm glad for the outcome

    SS
    Sharon Schneider
    #drawnout
    #justokay
    #truestory

    Good true story. A little drawn out and boring at times. Could have shortened it a bit, but you see the hell this poor guy and his mom went through.

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Metacritic

68
metacritic
Based on 46 Critics
7.5

USER SCORE (191)

Generally favorable reviews based on 191 Reviews
50
Dec 11, 2019

It’s Hauser who keeps the movie from tilting over, even though Eastwood and Ray initially seem to patronize the character. The knuckleheaded scene-stealer from I, Tonya and BlacKkKlansman has the chance here to play a fuller, more rounded character for a change, and he’s unexpectedly up to the task. The performance is an eye-opener. With a little refinement and polish, we may have found our long-awaited Ignatius J. Reilly.

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Metacritic review by Steve Davis
Steve Davis
Austin Chronicle
63
Dec 10, 2019

Hauser, as Richard, is absolutely superb: nebbishy, so solicitous of authority that he barely bothers to defend himself and seeming, at times, slightly dimwitted. As Watson, Rockwell often steals the spotlight, playing his client’s most ardent defender and, when called for, his most dismayed life coach, as Richard naively finds himself playing into the hands of his enemies again and again.

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Metacritic review by Michael O'Sullivan
Michael O'Sullivan
Washington Post
90
Nov 21, 2019

Eastwood once again takes a sharp stab at America’s penchant for attacking first, asking questions later.

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Metacritic review by Alex Saveliev
Alex Saveliev
Film Threat
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Richard Jewell (2019) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as R, meaning that Under 17 requires an adult accompaniment.
How long is Richard Jewell (2019)?
The movie is 2hr 11min long.
What's Richard Jewell (2019) about?
Security guard Richard Jewell is an instant hero after foiling a bomb attack at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, but his life becomes a nightmare when the FBI leaks to the media that he is a suspect in the case.
Who's the cast of Richard Jewell (2019)?
  • Paul Walter Hauser as Richard Jewell
  • Sam Rockwell as Watson Bryant
  • Brandon Stanley as Student
  • Ryan Boz as Student
  • Charles Green as Dr. W. Ray Cleere
  • Olivia Wilde as Kathy Scruggs
  • Mike Pniewski as Brandon Walker
  • Jon Hamm as Tom Shaw
  • Ian Gomez as Dan Bennet
  • Nina Arianda as Nadya Light
Who's the director behind Richard Jewell (2019)?
Clint Eastwood directed Richard Jewell (2019).
Who produced Richard Jewell (2019)?
Andy Berman, Jennifer Davisson and Leonardo DiCaprio produced Richard Jewell (2019).