Chicago

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Chicago

PG-13

2003

1h 53m

Musical

Crime

Drama

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Nightclub sensation Velma (Catherine Zeta-Jones) murders her philandering husband, and Chicago's slickest lawyer, Billy Flynn (Richard Gere), is set to defend her. But when Roxie (Renée Zellweger) also winds up in prison, Billy takes on her case as well -- turning her into a media circus of headlines. Neither woman will be outdone in their fight against each other and the public for fame and celebrity.

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A rousing and energetic adaptation of the Broadway musical, Chicago succeeds on the level of pure spectacle, but provides a surprising level of depth and humor as well.

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Namrata Joshi

Outlook

Jan 3, 2019

3/4

Chicago's so engrossing that you even forget to reach out for the Coke n' popcorn. Now isn't that entertainment!

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Barbara Ellen

The Times (UK)

Jan 3, 2018

In effect it is filmed theatre, but this brings its own compensations: the more fake Chicago looks, the more real it seems to get.

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James Christopher

The Times (UK)

Feb 25, 2015

What makes this more than a film of a great stage show is the way that the action spills seamlessly from the stage sets into real life. Magic.

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Sean Axmaker

Stream on Demand

Apr 6, 2024

A couple of songs were left behind and I find the rat-a-tat editing distracting from the performances and musical numbers.... [T]he mercenary spirit and the splashy musical numbers, however, give the entire cast their moment in the spotlight

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Savina Petkova

A Good Movie To Watch

Nov 7, 2023

82/100

Marshall revitalises the genre by imbuing its past with new life, respectful and panegyric at the same time.

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Mark Johnson

Awards Daily

Jun 27, 2023

Renée Zellweger and Catherine Zeta-Jones are incredible as the murderous pair imprisoned for their wrongdoings.

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Henry D

@Henry_Domke Jul 2, 2026

A perfect musical, totally enjoyable even on our fourth viewing. Packed with upbeat music and decorated with flashy costumes by Colleen Atwood, it didn’t miss a beat. Normally I don’t comment much on editing, but Martin Walsh won an Oscar for his work here, and it shows. The tight editing made a big difference, cutting between fantasy, stage performance and reality with remarkable precision. I only wonder why Renée Zellweger didn’t win the Oscar for Best Actress. She deserved it.

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Elliot K

@valos Jun 20, 2026

Apart from the ending, which I thought a little rushed, this was a phenomenal musical. I highly enjoyed the stylized aspects. It truly soared.

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Pedro Henrique C

@Pedro2005 Jun 12, 2026

Chigaco (2003) The film has a very vibrant energy and great chemistry, however, I couldn't connect with the story; I tried but it didn't work. It's not a bad movie, but it's not my style.

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rex W

@RT11010153 Mar 30, 2026

"Chicago" is a musical with a lot of energy. The dance and singing sequences are very well done. Catherine Zeta Jones is smoking hot. Renee Zellweger is perfectly cast. Queen Latifah is at her best. Even Richard Gere is surprisingly good. "Chicago" probably could have used one more grand dance scene to help balance out the strong first half. But as it stands, it is a fun production that is worthy of its accolades.

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Jai D

@JaiDevi Mar 9, 2026

After reading other reviews-what else could I say - I hate musicals but this brought me back in and I’ve been giving them a chance there are now Musicals I like - still not all but a few w real quality and spirit. The costumes are on point with unexpected talent from both leads - like WOW!!!! John c Reilly is the g.o.a.t. At adapting to any role he’s in - well done

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Stephen C

@bob25009 Mar 1, 2026

Success in 1 hour and 53 minutes. Winner of 2003 Academy Awards for Best Picture and Best Supporting Actress (Catherine Zeta-Jones).

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Rob Marshall

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Catherine Zeta-Jones

Velma Kelly

Renée Zellweger

Roxie Hart

Richard Gere

Billy Flynn

Queen Latifah

Matron Marna Morton

John C. Reilly

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Synopsis

Nightclub sensation Velma (Catherine Zeta-Jones) murders her philandering husband, and Chicago's slickest lawyer, Billy Flynn (Richard Gere), is set to defend her. But when Roxie (Renée Zellweger) also winds up in prison, Billy takes on her case as well -- turning her into a media circus of headlines. Neither woman will be outdone in their fight against each other and the public for fame and celebrity.

Director: Rob Marshall
Producer: Martin Richards
Screenwriter: Bill Condon
Distributor: Miramax Films
Production Co: Miramax, Storyline Entertainment, Producers Circle
Rating: PG-13 (Sexual Dialogue|Sexual Content|Thematic Elements|Violence)
Genre: Musical, Crime, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jan 24, 2003, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 21, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $170.7M
Runtime: 1h 53m
Sound Mix: Dolby SR, DTS, Dolby Stereo, Surround, SDDS, Dolby A, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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