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The Attorney

2013·Movie
2h 7min

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Strong craft, striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace5
  • Violence5

Heart

Moving and cathartic

  • Pathos8
  • Catharsis8
  • Melancholy7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

Politics, society, and history

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

No money. No connections. No degree.

Song Woo-seok is a lawyer with no clients. When his friend's son is falsely accused of a crime and tortured, he takes up the case and the course of his life changes for good.
Courtroom DramaPolitical InjusticeHuman RightsSocial CommentaryEmotionalKorean CinemaCharacter-DrivenMoral DilemmaBased on True Events

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Attorney legally?

The Attorney is included with a subscription to Rakuten Viki in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Pluto TV, and Amasian TV. You can also rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Attorney worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69/100 (IMDb 7.7, Rotten Tomatoes 77%, and Metacritic 55). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Attorney rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Attorney?

2 h 7 min

The Attorney runs 2 h 7 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Attorney?

Critics66
Audiences70

Yes. Critics average 66 and audiences 70 out of 100, so both groups see The Attorney much the same way.

What language is The Attorney in?

Korean

It was made in Korean. Produced in South Korea.

In how many countries can I watch The Attorney?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Attorney in 19 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.