Chicago (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 2002, Chicago is a comedy, drama and crime film directed by Rob Marshall, running about 113 minutes. “If you can't be famous, be infamous.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Murderesses Velma Kelly and Roxie Hart find themselves on death row together and fight for the fame that will keep them from the gallows in 1920s Chicago.
Who’s in it. Chicago stars Renée Zellweger as Roxie Hart, Richard Gere as Billy Flynn, Catherine Zeta-Jones as Velma Kelly and Christine Baranski as Mary Sunshine, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Chicago has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $306.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Chicago page.
If you liked it. Fans of Chicago tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Chicago (2002)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Chicago change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Chicago worth watching?
- Chicago holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Chicago?
- Chicago stars Renée Zellweger, Richard Gere, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Christine Baranski and Queen Latifah.
- When was Chicago released?
- Chicago was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.