Trial and Error
The 2nd most outrageous trial of the century
1997 • 98 min • Comedy · Romance
Synopsis
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.
Our family guide
Best from age 12- 54 Audience · 93 · 100%
Charlie, a lawyer, finds his life turned upside down when his actor friend Richard inadvertently commits felony fraud while impersonating him in court. Charlie must then coach the clueless Richard through the legal process, leading to comedic chaos. Expect courtroom antics, romantic entanglements, and plenty of misunderstandings.
- Violence & peril
- 2/10
- Language
- 3/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 4/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 2/10
- Scary moments
- 0/10
Heads up
- Some suggestive humor and mild innuendo.
- Characters drink alcohol and get drunk.
- Brief instances of coarse language.
- Themes of legal deception are central to the plot.
What it models well
- Friendship and loyalty
- Integrity and honesty
- Finding your voice
- Second chances
Talk about it after
- The importance of honesty, even in difficult situations.
- How our choices affect those around us.
- The difference between what is legal and what is right.
- The value of true friendship and supporting each other.
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Top billed cast
Director: Jonathan Lynn • Crew: Gregory Bernstein, Gregory Bernstein, Sara Bernstein, Cliff Gardner, Sara Bernstein
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Trial and Error Trailer (1997)
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