Trial and Error
1997, English. Directed by Jonathan Lynn.
The 2nd most outrageous trial of the century
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Cast & crew
- Jonathan LynnDirector
- Michael RichardsRichard Rietti
- Jeff DanielsCharles Tuttle
- Charlize TheronBillie Tyler
- Jessica SteenElizabeth
- Austin PendletonJudge Paul Z. Graff
- Rip TornBenny Gibbs
- Ali WentworthTiffany
- Jennifer CoolidgeJacqueline
- Lawrence PressmanWhitfield
- Dale DyeDr. Stone
- Max CasellaDr. Brown
- McNally SagalCharles' Assistant
Details
- Released
- 30 May 1997
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Gregory Bernstein, Sara Bernstein, Cliff Gardner
- Budget
- $25M
- Box office
- $15M
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Trial and Error: quick answers
Is Trial and Error worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.4/10 from 93 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Trial and Error?
Trial and Error runs 98 minutes (1h 38m).
Does Trial and Error have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Trial and Error. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Trial and Error parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Trial and Error is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Trial and Error on?
Trial and Error isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 30 May 1997. (Checked 3 November 2026.)
What movies are like Trial and Error?
If you liked Trial and Error, try Yoh! Bestie, The Right Kind of Wrong, Easy Virtue.
Who directed Trial and Error?
Trial and Error (1997) was directed by Jonathan Lynn and stars Michael Richards, Jeff Daniels, Charlize Theron.