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The Lincoln Lawyer

  • 20112011
  • RR
  • 1h 58m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
229K
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POPULARITY
721
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Matthew McConaughey in The Lincoln Lawyer (2011)
In Los Angeles, Mickey Haller (McConaughey) is a criminal defense attorney who operates out of the back seat of his Lincoln Town Car. And while his latest case could be his most high-paying in years, it also brings him close to unexpected evil.
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A lawyer defending a wealthy man begins to believe his client is guilty of more than just one crime.A lawyer defending a wealthy man begins to believe his client is guilty of more than just one crime.A lawyer defending a wealthy man begins to believe his client is guilty of more than just one crime.

IMDb RATING
7.3/10
229K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
721
426
  • Director
    • Brad Furman
  • Writers
    • John Romano(screenplay)
    • Michael Connelly(novel)
  • Stars
    • Matthew McConaughey
    • Marisa Tomei
    • Ryan Phillippe
Top credits
  • Director
    • Brad Furman
  • Writers
    • John Romano(screenplay)
    • Michael Connelly(novel)
  • Stars
    • Matthew McConaughey
    • Marisa Tomei
    • Ryan Phillippe
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 297User reviews
    • 279Critic reviews
    • 63Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Matthew McConaughey and Michael Connelly in The Lincoln Lawyer (2011)
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    Matthew McConaughey in The Lincoln Lawyer (2011)
    Matthew McConaughey and Marisa Tomei in The Lincoln Lawyer (2011)
    Matthew McConaughey in The Lincoln Lawyer (2011)

    Top cast

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    Matthew McConaughey
    Matthew McConaughey
    • Mick Halleras Mick Haller
    Marisa Tomei
    Marisa Tomei
    • Maggie McPhersonas Maggie McPherson
    Ryan Phillippe
    Ryan Phillippe
    • Louis Rouletas Louis Roulet
    William H. Macy
    William H. Macy
    • Frank Levinas Frank Levin
    Josh Lucas
    Josh Lucas
    • Ted Mintonas Ted Minton
    John Leguizamo
    John Leguizamo
    • Val Valenzuelaas Val Valenzuela
    Michael Peña
    Michael Peña
    • Jesus Martinezas Jesus Martinez
    Bob Gunton
    Bob Gunton
    • Cecil Dobbsas Cecil Dobbs
    Frances Fisher
    Frances Fisher
    • Mary Windsoras Mary Windsor
    Bryan Cranston
    Bryan Cranston
    • Detective Lankfordas Detective Lankford
    Trace Adkins
    Trace Adkins
    • Eddie Vogelas Eddie Vogel
    Laurence Mason
    Laurence Mason
    • Earlas Earl
    Margarita Levieva
    Margarita Levieva
    • Reggie Campoas Reggie Campo
    Pell James
    Pell James
    • Lornaas Lorna
    Shea Whigham
    Shea Whigham
    • Corlissas Corliss
    Katherine Moennig
    Katherine Moennig
    • Gloriaas Gloria
    Michael Paré
    Michael Paré
    • Detective Kurlenas Detective Kurlen
    Michaela Conlin
    Michaela Conlin
    • Detective Sobelas Detective Sobel
    • Director
      • Brad Furman
    • Writers
      • John Romano(screenplay)
      • Michael Connelly(novel)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Mick Haller is a defense lawyer who works out of his Lincoln. When a wealthy Realtor is accused of assaulting a prostitute, Haller is asked to defend him. The man claims that the woman is trying to get some money out of him. But when Haller looks at the evidence against him, he learns that this case might be linked to an old case of his. —rcs0411@yahoo.com
    plot twistdrug rehabilitationenvelope of moneyillegal gun purchasepsychological155 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Genres
      • Crime
      • Drama
      • Mystery
      • Thriller
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for some violence, sexual content and language
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Michael Connelly wanted Matthew McConaughey for the role of Mickey based on his performance in Tropic Thunder (2008).
    • Goofs
      They mention early in the movie that Louis is apprehended by the two gay guys (Reggie's neighbors). Nobody (not the prosecution, nor the defense) calls them to the stand as witnesses.
    • Quotes

      Mick Haller: I checked the list of people I trust and your name ain't on it.

    • Connections
      Featured in Conan: The Double-Fudging of Vanessa Del Rio (2011)
    • Soundtracks
      Ain't No Love in the Heart of the City
      Written by Michael Alan Price and Dan Walsh
      Performed by Bobby Bland (as Bobby 'Blue' Bland)
      Courtesy of Geffen Records under license from Universal Music Enterprises

    User reviews297

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    Good Movie, Great Book, Stop Picking on Matthew !
    WOW ! Reading the reviews on this movie were more about Matthew M. being cast and his supposedly poor films. People do you not recall "A Time To Kill" he was very great, "Frailty" very good, very scary. "Thirteen Conversations About One Thing" Amazing. "Ed TV' great and sweet.and more where his shirt stays on. Cut it out!!!

    The movie is good, it stuck to the book and did not get bent of Michael C's concept. I truly dislike when a book is made into a movie and manipulated.

    As for Matthews performance, he seems a little more laid back then as in the movies mentioned above, but I do enjoy seeing him play the clever lawyer type.
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    • sweetj477
    • Nov 26, 2011

    FAQ2

    • There are five "Mickey Haller aka The Lincoln Lawyer" books. Why was there never a sequel made to this movie?
    • What song is playing when Maggie and Mick make love?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 18, 2011 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Culpable o inocente
    • Filming locations
      • 3104 Minnesota Street, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Lionsgate
      • Lakeshore Entertainment
      • Sidney Kimmel Entertainment
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $40,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $58,009,200
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $13,206,453
      • Mar 20, 2011
    • Gross worldwide
      • $86,752,352
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 58 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • SDDS
      • Dolby Digital
      • DTS
      • Dolby Surround 7.1
      • Dolby Atmos
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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