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The Lincoln Lawyer (2011)

โ€œThis case is a dangerous game of life and death.โ€

7.2/10 ยท 3,775 votes 1h 59m r ThrillerDramaCrime

#44 of 249 films from 2011 #446 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Brad Furman ยท Written by Michael Connelly, John Romano

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Overview

Mick Haller is a charismatic defense attorney who does business out of his Lincoln Continental sedan. Mick spends most of his time defending petty crooks and other bottom-feeders, so it comes as quite a surprise when he lands the case of a lifetime: defending a Beverly Hills playboy who is accused of attempted murder. However, what Mick initially thinks is an open-and-shut case with a big monetary reward develops into something more sinister.

Cast

Matthew McConaugheyas Mickey Haller
Marisa Tomeias Maggie McPherson
Ryan Phillippeas Louis Roulet
William H. Macyas Frank Levin
Josh Lucasas Ted Minton
John Leguizamoas Val Valenzuela
Michael Peรฑaas Jesus Martinez
Bob Guntonas Cecil Dobbs
Frances Fisheras Mary Windsor
Bryan Cranstonas Detective Lankford
Trace Adkinsas Eddie Vogel
Michael Parรฉas Detective Kurlen
Michaela Conlinas Detective Heidi Sobel
Laurence Masonas Earl

Facts

Release dateMarch 17, 2011
Runtime119 min (1h 59m) โ€” longer as the 2011 average of 103 min
GenresThriller, Drama, Crime
LanguageEN
Budget$40,000,000
Box office$85,412,898 (2.1ร— budget)
IMDbtt1189340

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Questions

How long is The Lincoln Lawyer?
The Lincoln Lawyer runs 119 minutes (1h 59m).
Is The Lincoln Lawyer worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.2/10 across 3,775 votes, which places it #44 of 249 films released in 2011 in this index (top 83%) and #446 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed The Lincoln Lawyer?
The Lincoln Lawyer was directed by Brad Furman. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Infiltrator (2016), City of Lies (2018), Runner Runner (2013).
Who stars in The Lincoln Lawyer?
Matthew McConaughey as Mickey Haller; Marisa Tomei as Maggie McPherson; Ryan Phillippe as Louis Roulet; William H. Macy as Frank Levin; Josh Lucas as Ted Minton; John Leguizamo as Val Valenzuela.
What is The Lincoln Lawyer rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Lincoln Lawyer?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/14292.

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