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.
In 1920s Chicago, aspiring Roxie Hart murders her lover and, through the help of a slick lawyer, turns her crime into a media sensation. She soon finds herself in jail alongside other women accused of murder, most notably Velma Kelly, a vaudeville star. Both women vie for the spotlight and the chance to escape the gallows through manipulation and public relations.
Chicago was a critical and commercial success, lauded for its dazzling choreography, energetic performances, and stylish direction. It was praised for its witty satire of celebrity and the justice system, becoming a standout musical film of its era.
Google audience: Audience reviews highlight the film's incredible music, captivating performances, and entertaining storyline, often calling it a must-see musical.
Won 6 Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Supporting Actress (Catherine Zeta-Jones), and Best Art Direction. It also won 3 Golden Globe Awards and 2 BAFTA Awards.
Catherine Zeta-Jones learned to tap dance for her role as Velma Kelly, and her performance is entirely her own dancing, not a double.
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