Roman J. Israel, Esq.
2017 · Movie · PG-13 · 122 min · ★ 6.4 · 57% critics
A seasoned lawyer who has spent years working behind the scenes is pushed into the spotlight when a crisis reshapes his day-to-day life. As he learns more about the firm around him, he faces a painful clash between his ideals and the compromises others accept.
Also known as Inner City
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Details
- Years
- 2017
- Release date
- 2017-11-17
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
- Runtime
- 122 min
- Max quality
- UHD
- Critic score
- 57/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.4/10 (1,400 votes)
- Box office
- $13,025,860
- Budget
- $22,000,000
About
You may like this if you enjoy thoughtful legal dramas with a strong central performance and moral tension; Not for you if you want fast pacing or a simple, high-energy plot, though fans of The Rainmaker or The Pelican Brief may still find it rewarding.
Pros: strong lead performance; thought-provoking themes; engaging supporting cast | Cons: slow pacing; uneven middle; clunky finish
Themes
- briefcase
- civil rights
- murder
- lawyer
- los angeles, california
- courtroom
Awards & recognition
- Academy Award — Best Actor · 2018 · nominated
Cast & crew
Denzel Washington
as Roman J. Israel
Colin Farrell
as George Pierce
Carmen Ejogo
as Maya Alston
Lynda Gravatt
as Vernita Wells
Amanda Warren
as Lynn Jackson
Hugo Armstrong
as Fritz Molinar
Sam Gilroy
as Connor Novick
Tony Plana
as Jessie Salinas
DeRon Horton
as Derrell Ellerbee
Amari Cheatom
as Carter Johnson
Directed by Dan Gilroy