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Roman J. Israel, Esq.

2017Movie2 h 2 minPG-13

CrimeDrama
59
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Metacritic586.3Rotten Tomatoes55%57%

A profoundly sad, moving drama movie about everyday modern life and the mind, with standout performances and characters.

Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Story

All rise.

Hard-nosed liberal lawyer Roman J. Israel has been fighting the good fight forever while others take the credit. When his partner – the firm's frontman – has a heart attack, Israel suddenly takes on that role. He soon discovers some unsettling truths about the firm – truths that conflict with his values of helping the poor and dispossessed – and finds himself in an existential crisis that leads to extreme actions.

Feels like

  • Character Study Drama
  • Legal Ethics Crisis
  • Social Justice Idealism
  • Melancholic Tone
  • Philosophical Monologues
  • Slow-Burn Narrative
  • Institutional Betrayal
  • Psychological Unraveling
  • Contemporary Realism
  • Oscar-Caliber Performance

Cast

24 of 43

Crew

Directed by
Dan Gilroy
Written by
Dan Gilroy
Produced by
Denzel Washington, Todd Black, Jennifer Fox
Music by
James Newton Howard

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Facts

November 17, 2017 · 2 h 2 min · PG-13

Released
November 17, 2017
Runtime
2 h 2 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Crime, Thriller
Original language
English
Also spoken
Armenian, Spanish
Made in
United Arab Emirates, United States, Canada, China
Budget
$22 million
Box office
$13 million
Available in
120 countries

Tropes

Born in the Wrong Century, Bittersweet Ending, Crusading Lawyer +9

  • Born in the Wrong Century
  • Bittersweet Ending
  • Crusading Lawyer
  • Cynicism Catalyst
  • Deliberate Values Dissonance
  • Fauxlosophic Narration
  • Important Haircut
  • Jerk with a Heart of Gold
  • The Last DJ
  • Poor Communication Kills
  • Soapbox Sadie
  • Silly Rabbit, Idealism Is for Kids!

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Where can I stream Roman J. Israel, Esq.?

StarzSony Pictures Core

In the United States, Roman J. Israel, Esq. streams on Starz and Sony Pictures Core. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex. It also streams in 75 other countries.

Is Roman J. Israel, Esq. worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 55%, and Metacritic 58).

Is Roman J. Israel, Esq. okay for kids?

PG-13Strong languageDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for strong language and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is Roman J. Israel, Esq. plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Was Roman J. Israel, Esq. a box office flop?

Budget$22 million
Box office$13 million

Yes: it cost about $22 million to make and earned $13 million worldwide, 59% of its budget.