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 suspe... Read allSecurity 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.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.
- Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 6 wins & 20 nominations total
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The difference between a hero and a villain can be one libellous move - 8/10 ⭐
Eastwood has done it again, adding yet another wonderful film to what is a beyond legendary filmography. Based on the real-life story of a heroic security guard turned villain during the '66 Centennial Olympic Park bombing, we see the horrifying extent to which the media can vilify an individual, especially one as kind-hearted as Richard Jewell. So many incredible performances but Paul Walter Hauser... man oh man... his portrayal of the titular man is as deeply affecting and human as anything I've seen this year. Incredible stuff!
Perfect casting!
I'm not a real fan of slow paced long movies... unless they are made by Mr. Eastwood. He captures every tense moment, facial expression, or still scene, and manages to fill in more about the story he is telling. Casting was perfection! Paul Walter Hauser needs awards for his performance. Kathy Bates and Olivia Wilde were on point, as was Sam Rockwell and Canadian wannabe Jon Hamm - who is awesome in his TV commercials lol! Directing was perfect, cinematography great, score in line, and the writing was good. Very enjoyable film and I recommend it. It's a well deserved 9/10 from me
Good movie
Any "normal person" who has ever been involved as the subject of a targeted media story can tell you reporters can be monsters. Never an apology, rarely a correction, they just move on the the next story leaving a wake of destruction.
Upsetting but excellent.
Even as a former prosecutor I would have liked to arrest the FBI and media people who ruined Richard Jewell's reputation, life.I wish at the end the movie clarified how he won some settlements against the offending newspaper and others. Clint Eastwood is truly amazing as an actor and a director.
Saw it, loved it.
I always wonder why some directors make crap movies and others make great movies. Clint Eastwood has one of the greatest portfolios of smart, intelligent, interesting and well acted films. From humble beginnings as an actor he has developed into an iconic director. You know going into the theatre that your going to see an artist at work. This story, this movie is what careers are made off. Go see it.
Did you know
- TriviaIn real life, reporter Kathy Scruggs struggled with depression and addiction. She died of an overdose in 2001.
- GoofsBefore the bomb goes off, during the Macarena dance, one of the dancers performing on the stage is wearing an Apple Watch.
- Quotes
Nadya Light: Where I come from, when the government says someone's guilty, it's how you know they're innocent.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Chris Stuckmann Movie Reviews: Richard Jewell (2019)
- SoundtracksThe Gambler
Written by Don Schlitz
Performed by Kenny Rogers
Courtesy of Capitol Records Nashville
Under license from Universal Music Enterprises
Details
- Release date
- Country of origin
- Official site
- Language
- Also known as
- El caso de Richard Jewell
- Filming locations
- Centennial Olympic Park, Atlanta, Georgia(on location)
- Production companies
- See more company credits at IMDbPro
Box office
- Budget
- $45,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $22,345,542
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $4,705,265
- Dec 15, 2019
- Gross worldwide
- $44,645,542
- Runtime
- 2h 11m(131 min)
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 2.39 : 1
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