Trial and Error
“The 2nd most outrageous trial of the century”
Trial and Error is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in Italy, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. Availability checked 13 June 2026.
Where to watch Trial and Error
🇮🇹 Italy
Good to know
- Director
- Jonathan Lynn
- Release date
- 1997-05-30
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Language
- English
- Box office
- $14,598,571
- Budget
- $25,000,000
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Studio
- New Line Cinema
Trial and Error — trailer
About Trial and Error
Trial and Error is a 1997 movie in the Comedy and Romance genres, directed by Jonathan Lynn, starring Michael Richards, Jeff Daniels and Charlize Theron. It has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.5/10 from 90 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Trial and Error in Italy — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Synopsis
When lawyer Charlie is sent to a small Nevada town to file a continuance request for a client, his actor friend Richard turns up to throw a surprise bachelor party celebrating his upcoming marriage to the boss's daughter. When Charlie is too hung-over to make it to court for the hearing, Richard fills in, inadvertently committing felony fraud, and Charlie is left with no choice but to coach the clueless Richard through the whole trial.
Cast
Michael Richards
Richard Rietti
Jeff Daniels
Charles Tuttle
Charlize Theron
Billie Tyler
Jessica Steen
Elizabeth
Austin Pendleton
Judge Paul Z. Graff
Rip Torn
Benny Gibbs
Ali Wentworth
Tiffany
Jennifer Coolidge
Jacqueline
Lawrence Pressman
Whitfield
Dale Dye
Dr. Stone
Max Casella
Dr. Brown
McNally Sagal
Charles' Assistant
Themes & keywords
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Trial and Error in Italy?+
In Italy, you can stream Trial and Error on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video.
Is Trial and Error on Netflix?+
Trial and Error is not on Netflix in Italy right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
How long is Trial and Error?+
Trial and Error has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).
Who stars in Trial and Error?+
Trial and Error stars Michael Richards, Jeff Daniels, Charlize Theron, Jessica Steen and Austin Pendleton.
When did Trial and Error come out?+
Trial and Error is a 1997 movie directed by Jonathan Lynn.
What genre is Trial and Error?+
Trial and Error is Comedy and Romance film.
Who directed Trial and Error?+
Trial and Error was directed by Jonathan Lynn.
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