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The Lincoln Lawyer

  • 2011
  • R
  • 1h 58m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
244K
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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.

  • Director
    • Brad Furman
  • Writers
    • John Romano
    • Michael Connelly
  • Stars
    • Matthew McConaughey
    • Marisa Tomei
    • Ryan Phillippe
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.3/10
    244K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    2,520
    87
    • Director
      • Brad Furman
    • Writers
      • John Romano
      • Michael Connelly
    • Stars
      • Matthew McConaughey
      • Marisa Tomei
      • Ryan Phillippe
    • 316User reviews
    • 282Critic reviews
    • 63Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Top cast

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    Matthew McConaughey
    Matthew McConaughey
    • Mick Haller
    Marisa Tomei
    Marisa Tomei
    • Maggie McPherson
    Ryan Phillippe
    Ryan Phillippe
    • Louis Roulet
    William H. Macy
    William H. Macy
    • Frank Levin
    Josh Lucas
    Josh Lucas
    • Ted Minton
    John Leguizamo
    John Leguizamo
    • Val Valenzuela
    Michael Peña
    Michael Peña
    • Jesus Martinez
    Bob Gunton
    Bob Gunton
    • Cecil Dobbs
    Frances Fisher
    Frances Fisher
    • Mary Windsor
    Bryan Cranston
    Bryan Cranston
    • Detective Lankford
    Trace Adkins
    Trace Adkins
    • Eddie Vogel
    Laurence Mason
    Laurence Mason
    • Earl
    Margarita Levieva
    Margarita Levieva
    • Reggie Campo
    Pell James
    Pell James
    • Lorna
    Shea Whigham
    Shea Whigham
    • Corliss
    Kate Moennig
    Kate Moennig
    • Gloria
    • (as Katherine Moennig)
    Michael Paré
    Michael Paré
    • Detective Kurlen
    Michaela Conlin
    Michaela Conlin
    • Detective Sobel
    • Director
      • Brad Furman
    • Writers
      • John Romano
      • Michael Connelly
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    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). Neither 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 reviews316

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    Featured review
    8/10
    Pretty darn good
    Hey, this isn't half bad at all. I'll be honest and say I wasn't expecting much, so it was nice to be pleasantly surprised. Okay, it's no 'Primal Fear' - but it's as good as any Grisham adaptation.

    The script is pacey and smart, with some excellent lines from the central character - played with just the right balance of sass and integrity by Matthew McConaughey. In fact, everyone in the cast was up to the mark - and it's always a pleasure to see Marisa Tomei up there: a fine actress who deserves to be seen more often. Willliam H Macy, too, is always worth watching.

    As for the story... I thought it gave an interesting angle on the classic legal/moral problem : the failed defence in which an innocent client goes to jail, and the successful defence that acquits a killer.

    I haven't read the Michael Connelly novel, but I think I will now - if only to see more of the Mick Haller character. His back-story wasn't much more than suggested in the film - lost licence, broken marriage, smartness that's a combination of natural intelligence and life at the grittier edge of things. I want to know more!

    A couple of quiet spots, and a little bit of overstating the obvious (a la 'CSI'), but otherwise this is a highly entertaining film. The perfect antidote to some of the blockbusters and cartoons on offer at the moment.

    8/10
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    • MartianTom
    • Mar 18, 2011

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    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
      • Nhân Danh Công Lý
    • Filming locations
      • 3104 Minnesota Street, Los Angeles, California, USA(Mick Haller's House)
    • Production companies
      • Lionsgate
      • Lakeshore Entertainment
      • Sidney Kimmel Entertainment
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    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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