Storyline

Struggling new attorney Rudy Baylor (Matt Damon) resorts to working for a shady lawyer (Mickey Rourke), where he meets paralegal Deck Shifflet (Danny DeVito). When the insurance company of Dot Black (Mary Kay Place) refuses her dying son coverage, Baylor and Shifflet team up to fight the corrupt corporation, taking on its callous lawyer (Jon Voight). Meanwhile, Baylor becomes involved with Kelly Riker (Claire Danes), an abused wife, whose husband complicates matters when he confronts Baylor.

Plot Keywords

attorney, paralegal, abused wife, mother, son, judge, gripping, emotional, tense, memphis, tenn., office, courtroom, hospital, lawsuit, insurance, leukemia, corporate greed, abuse, fight for justice, quest, rise, underdog, love, transformation, 1990s

Short Review

[I]t's the stellar performances from the cast that make this quiet little film such a rewarding watch.

Trailer

Streaming Service

1. Amazon Video : Rent from $1.99, Or $0.00 with a Prime membership

2. Apple iTunes : Track Price: 6.99, Track Rental Price: 3.99, Collection Price: 6.99, Track Hd Price: 6.99, Track Hd Rental Price: 3.99, Collection Hd Price: 6.99