The Client movie poster

The Client

1994 · 1h 59m · Released

PG-13 Drama, Thriller, Crime, Mystery

A street-wise kid, Mark Sway, sees the suicide of Jerome Clifford, a prominent Louisiana lawyer, whose current client is Barry 'The Blade' Muldano, a Mafia hit-man. Before Jerome shoots himself, he tells Mark where the body of a Senator is buried. Clifford shoots himself and Mark is found at the scene, and both the FBI and the Mafia quickly realize that Mark probably knows more than he says.

Read the book by John Grisham

Ratings

Based on audience scores
6.7 The Movie Database
6.7 IMDb
68% Rotten Tomatoes
69 Metacritic

Where to stream The Client

Not on a subscription service in the United States yet. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

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Trailers and promos

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Top cast and crew

Joel Schumacher Director
Brad Renfro Mark Sway
Susan Sarandon Reggie Love
Tommy Lee Jones Roy Foltrigg
Mary-Louise Parker Dianne Sway
Anthony LaPaglia Barry Muldano
Bradley Whitford Thomas Fink
Will Patton Sergeant Hardy
Anthony Edwards Clint Von Hooser
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Frequently asked questions about The Client

Where can I watch The Client in the United States?

The Client is not on a subscription streaming service in the United States at the moment, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.

What are the ratings for The Client?

The Client scores 6.7 on The Movie Database, 6.7 on IMDb, 68% on Rotten Tomatoes, and 69 on Metacritic.

Who stars in The Client?

The Client stars Brad Renfro, Susan Sarandon, Tommy Lee Jones, Mary-Louise Parker, and Anthony LaPaglia. Joel Schumacher is the director.

How long is The Client?

The Client runs 1h 59m (119 minutes).

When did The Client come out?

The Client was released on July 20, 1994.

Which studio made The Client?

The Client was produced by Alcor Films, Regency Enterprises, and Warner Bros. Pictures in the United States.

What was the budget for The Client?

The Client was made on a budget of $45,000,000.

How much did The Client make at the box office?

The Client grossed $117,615,211 worldwide, against a budget of $45,000,000.

Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.

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