Richard Jewell

"The world will know his name and the truth."

Dec 13 2019 R 2h 11m
Biography, Crime, Drama

Richard Jewell thinks quick, works fast, and saves hundreds, perhaps thousands, of lives after a domestic terrorist plants several pipe bombs and they explode during a concert, only to be falsely suspected of the crime by sloppy FBI work and sensational media coverage.

Plot

Based on the true story of Richard Jewell, a security guard who discovered a bomb and saved many lives at a concert at Centennial Olympic Park during the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia. He was seen as a hero by many and a suspect by the FBI and press.

Written by

Billy Ray, Marie Brenner, Kent Alexander

Directed by

Clint Eastwood

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

75 Year Plan Productions, Misher Films, Appian Way, Malpaso Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures

Languages

English

Awards

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 6 wins & 20 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
102,080
Average Rating
7.5 out of 10
Metascore
68
Popularity
NA