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Chicago (2002)

“If you can't be famous, be infamous.”

7.1/10 · 2,990 votes 1h 53m pg-13 ComedyDramaCrime

#38 of 154 films from 2002 #700 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Rob Marshall · Written by Bill Condon

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Overview

Murderesses Velma Kelly and Roxie Hart find themselves on death row together and fight for the fame that will keep them from the gallows in 1920s Chicago.

Cast

Renée Zellwegeras Roxie Hart
Catherine Zeta-Jonesas Velma Kelly
Richard Gereas Billy Flynn
Queen Latifahas Matron Mama Morton
Ekaterina Chtchelkanovaas Katalin Helinski "Hunyak"
John C. Reillyas Amos Hart
Lucy Liuas Kitty Baxter
Taye Diggsas Bandleader
Colm Feoreas Harrison
Christine Baranskias Mary Sunshine
Dominic Westas Fred Casely
Myaas Mona
Deidre Goodwinas June
Denise Fayeas Annie

Facts

Release dateDecember 10, 2002
Runtime113 min (1h 53m) — about the same as the 2002 average of 106 min
GenresComedy, Drama, Crime
LanguageEN
Budget$45,000,000
Box office$306,776,732 (6.8× budget)
IMDbtt0299658

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Questions

How long is Chicago?
Chicago runs 113 minutes (1h 53m).
Is Chicago worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.1/10 across 2,990 votes, which places it #38 of 154 films released in 2002 in this index (top 76%) and #700 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Chicago?
Chicago was directed by Rob Marshall. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Memoirs of a Geisha (2005), Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (2011), Mary Poppins Returns (2018).
Who stars in Chicago?
Renée Zellweger as Roxie Hart; Catherine Zeta-Jones as Velma Kelly; Richard Gere as Billy Flynn; Queen Latifah as Matron Mama Morton; Ekaterina Chtchelkanova as Katalin Helinski "Hunyak"; John C. Reilly as Amos Hart.
What is Chicago rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Chicago?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/22319.

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