The Pelican Brief Ending Explained: Plot and Final Scene Facts
A TMDB-backed guide to The Pelican Brief, including cast, release facts, genres and watch-provider notes.

The Pelican Brief (1993) — an evergreen reference for this movie: the essentials, the cast, where to watch and what to watch next. Two Supreme Court Justices have been assassinated. One lone law student has stumbled upon the truth. An investigative journalist wants her story. Everybody else wants her dead.
Where to watch
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Cast
Julia Roberts as Darby Shaw; Denzel Washington as Gray Grantham; Sam Shepard as Thomas Callahan; John Heard as Gavin Vereek; Tony Goldwyn as Fletcher Coal; James B. Sikking as Denton Voyles; William Atherton as Bob Gminski; Robert Culp as The President
About The Pelican Brief
A law student's theory about the recent deaths of two Supreme Court justices embroils her in a far-reaching web of murder, corruption, and greed.
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- The Rainmaker
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Figures and availability come from public TMDB data and are provided as a sourced reference.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Pelican Brief?
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Who is in the cast of The Pelican Brief?
Julia Roberts as Darby Shaw; Denzel Washington as Gray Grantham; Sam Shepard as Thomas Callahan; John Heard as Gavin Vereek; Tony Goldwyn as Fletcher Coal; James B. Sikking as Denton Voyles; William Atherton as Bob Gminski; Robert Culp as The President
Is this The Pelican Brief guide official?
No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.



