Pelican Brief
Type: Book

As of November 2026, Pelican Brief has been mentioned in one podcast episode on SmartLess (Oct 2025).
The Pelican Brief is a legal-suspense thriller by John Grisham, published in 1992 by Doubleday. It is his third novel after A Time to Kill and The Firm. Two paperback editions were published, both by Dell Publishing in 1993. A namesake film adaptation was released in 1993 starring Julia Roberts and Denzel Washington.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Oct 2025 on SmartLess |
| Author | Alan J. Pakula (director), John Grisham (novel) |
| Published | 1993 |
| Publisher | Warner Bros. |
Who talks about Pelican Brief on podcasts?
Pelican Brief came up; the most recent mention was Oct 2025 on SmartLess.
- Julia Roberts | SmartLess on SmartLess (Oct 2025)
What is Pelican Brief mentioned alongside?
Pelican Brief is most often mentioned alongside Will Arnett, Detroit and India.
Mentioned together: Will Arnett, Detroit, India, Martin Scorsese, Meryl Streep, U.S.C., New Mexico, New York City, New York, Venice, George Clooney