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The Counselor

2013Movie1 h 57 minR

CrimeThriller
43
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.4Letterboxd2.7/5Metacritic485.0Rotten Tomatoes34%24%

A relentlessly bleak, tense thriller movie about everyday modern life and crime, with standout performances and cinematography.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · you want fast pacing

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Story

Sin is a choice.

A lawyer finds himself in far over his head when he attempts to get involved in drug trafficking.

Feels like

  • Stylized Crime Noir
  • Philosophical Dialogue
  • Fatalistic Tone
  • Visually Stunning Desert Landscapes
  • Cold and Detached Atmosphere
  • Moral Ambiguity
  • High-Stakes Drug Trade
  • Existential Dread
  • Ridley Scott's Aesthetic Mastery
  • Underwhelming Plot Structure

Cast

24 of 32

Crew

Directed by
Ridley Scott
Written by
Cormac McCarthy
Produced by
Ridley Scott, Nick Wechsler, Paula Mae Schwartz
Music by
Daniel Pemberton

Everyone

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Facts

October 25, 2013 · 1 h 57 min · R

Released
October 25, 2013
Runtime
1 h 57 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Drug Use, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Thriller, Crime, Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
Spanish
Made in
United States, United Kingdom
Budget
$25 million
Box office
$71 million
Available in
79 countries

Tropes

Big Bad, Femme Fatale, Alas, Poor Villain +9

  • Big Bad
  • Femme Fatale
  • Alas, Poor Villain
  • Screw This, I'm Out of Here!
  • Cruel and Unusual Death
  • Fan Disservice
  • Affably Evil
  • The Vamp
  • Foreshadowing
  • Boom, Headshot!
  • Auto Erotica
  • Spear Carrier

12 of 43 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Counselor?"

Questions about The Counselor

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Counselor?

Hulu

In the United States, The Counselor streams on Hulu. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 51 other countries.

Is The Counselor worth watching?

43
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 43 (IMDb 5.4, Letterboxd 2.7 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 34%, and Metacritic 48).

Will I feel good after watching The Counselor?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Can I half-watch The Counselor?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for philosophical and 8 for ambiguity.

What tropes does The Counselor use?

Big BadFemme FataleAlas, Poor VillainScrew This, I'm Out of Here!Cruel and Unusual DeathFan DisserviceAffably EvilThe VampForeshadowingBoom, Headshot!Auto EroticaSpear Carrierand 31 more

TV Tropes lists 43 tropes for it, including Big Bad, Femme Fatale, and Alas, Poor Villain.