Movies like Erin Brockovich

Key Features:: Underdog, Legal drama, Contamination, Corporate malfeasance, Single mother, Social justice, David vs. Goliath, Persistence, Based on a true story, Small town, Lawsuit, Whistleblower, Feminism, Working class, Inspiration, Character-driven
Tone:: earnest, dramatic
Target Audience:: Fans of true stories, Legal drama enthusiasts, Feminist viewers, Inspirational movie lovers
Emotional Arc:: Frustration → Determination → Triumph

Erin Brockovich

2000-03-17

A twice-divorced mother of three who sees an injustice, takes on the bad guy and wins -- with a little help from her push-up bra. Erin goes to work for an attorney and comes across medical records describing illnesses clustered in one nearby town. She starts investigating and soon exposes a monumental cover-up.

Genres

Drama

Cast

Julia Roberts, Albert Finney, Aaron Eckhart, Marg Helgenberger, Cherry Jones, Veanne Cox, Conchata Ferrell, Tracey Walter, Peter Coyote, Michael Harney

Crew

Steven Soderbergh, Susannah Grant

Rating

★7.435(3474 votes)