The Client (1994): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Client is a 1994 drama thriller directed by Joel Schumacher, starring Susan Sarandon, Tommy Lee Jones and Brad Renfro. It is based on The Client by John Grisham. It runs 1 hour 59 minutes and earned $117.6 million worldwide. It won 1 award from 2 nominations, including Best Actress in a Leading Role at the BAFTA 1995. Critics gave it 65 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 59m (119 min)
- Director
- Joel Schumacher
- Original language
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Korean - Studio
- Warner Bros.
- Based on
- The Client by John Grisham
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Client About?
The premise of The Client without spoilers, adapted from The Client by John Grisham. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A grieving lawyer finds himself a suspect in his wife's violent murder and begins a desperate search to clear his name. As he investigates, he uncovers a web of deceit and betrayal that implicates powerful figures. Loyalties are tested and the search for justice becomes increasingly dangerous, blurring the lines between innocence and guilt.
The Client Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- boy
- child in jeopardy
- district attorney
- lawyer client relationship
- female lawyer
- interrogation
- single mother
- fbi agent
- reference to led zeppelin
- 11 year old
- court
- post traumatic stress disorder
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- hidden corpse
- lawyer
- suicide
- secret
- distrust
- arrest
- blackmail
- arson
- mother daughter relationship
- fear
- southern accent
- wearing a sound wire
- judge
- coming of age
- attempted murder
- hitman
- organized crime
- brother brother relationship
- crime boss
- memphis tennessee
- on the run
- confession
- woods
- mother son relationship
- intimidation
- new orleans louisiana
- airplane
- gangster
- police officer
- witness protection
- murder
- hospital
- witness
- media
- corpse
- surveillance
- knife
- jail
The Client Cast
Susan Sarandon leads the cast, with Tommy Lee Jones and Brad Renfro. Directed by Joel Schumacher.
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Director Joel Schumacher
The Client Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Client 65 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 65 Metascore
User score 7.1
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The Client Plot Summary
What happens in The Client from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As the shadow of unemployment looms large over the Horton family, Samantha and her husband Rex grapple with the pressure of providing for their three young children while facing the threat of foreclosure. In a desperate attempt to avoid financial ruin, Samantha accepts a position at what appears to be a simple massage parlor. However, she soon uncovers the unsettling truth that it operates as a front for prostitution, where the unspoken motto of “beats the hell out of waitressing” starkly highlights the gravity of her situation.
Full summary
The whole story of The Client, scene by scene
The Client Box Office
The Client grossed $117.6 million worldwide. $92.1 million came from the US and Canada and $25.5 million (22%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$117.6M
- US & Canada
- $92.1M
- International
- $25.5M
The Client Awards & Nominations
The Client won 1 award from 2 nominations, including Best Actress in a Leading Role at the BAFTA 1995. Its biggest night was the BAFTA 1995, with 1 win from 1 nomination.
1 win2 nominations2 ceremonies
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BAFTA 1995 1 win · 1 nomination- Won Best Actress in a Leading Role – Susan Sarandon
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Actor Awards (SAG) 1995 1 nomination- Nominated Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role – Susan Sarandon
The Client Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer The Client ≣ 1994 ≣ Trailer
How Well Do You Know The Client?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
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- Question 10: not answered
What is Samantha's primary motivation for taking the job at the massage parlor?
Cars in The Client
22 cars on screen, including the 1984 Honda Accord and the 1991 Lincoln Town Car Stretched Limousine.
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1984 Honda Accord Important role -
1991 Lincoln Town Car Stretched Limousine Important role -
1993 Cadillac Fleetwood Minor role -
1978 Chevrolet Camaro Minor role
The Client Also Known As
30 alternative titles, including “Il Cliente” and “惊窥”.
- Also known as
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- Il Cliente
- 惊窥
- 致命内幕
- 终极证人
- Der Klient
- Klienten
- Le Client
- El cliente
- Клиент
- Az Ügyfél
- 委托人
- O Cliente
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- Nebezpečný klient
- הלקוח
- Clientul
- 依頼人
- Клієнт
- Klient
- Müşteri
- 의뢰인
- Клиентът
- Päämies
- Ο Πελάτης
- ล่าพยานปากเอก
- Klientas
- موکل
- Thân Chủ
- El client
- 致命內幕
- 終極證人
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Suspect, The Judge and My First Client.
The Client FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and awards of The Client, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Client?
The Client runs 1 hour 59 minutes (119 minutes).
When was The Client released?
The Client was released on July 20, 1994.
Who directed The Client?
The Client was directed by Joel Schumacher.
More films by Joel Schumacher Who is in the cast of The Client?
The Client stars Susan Sarandon, Tommy Lee Jones and Brad Renfro.
How much did The Client make at the box office?
The Client grossed $117.6 million worldwide ($92.1 million domestic, $25.5 million international).
How is The Client rated?
The Client has 65 on Metacritic.
Is The Client based on a book?
Yes. The Client is adapted from The Client by John Grisham.
What awards did The Client win?
The Client won 1 award from 2 nominations, including Best Actress in a Leading Role at the BAFTA 1995.
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