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Roman J. Israel, Esq.

2017·Movie
2h 2min·PG-13
59
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Strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace5
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Moving

  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy6
  • Catharsis5

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Satire & Parody4
  • Dark Humor4

World

Everyday modern life, society, and politics

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

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.
Legal DramaSocial JusticeExistential CrisisMoral DilemmaCharacter StudyContemporary IssuesPolitical IntrigueThought-Provoking

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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

Roman J. Israel, Esq. is included with a subscription to fuboTV in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Roman J. Israel, Esq. worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59/100 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 55%, and Metacritic 58). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Roman J. Israel, Esq. rated?

PG-13Strong language

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How long is Roman J. Israel, Esq.?

2 h 2 min

Roman J. Israel, Esq. runs 2 h 2 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Roman J. Israel, Esq.?

Critics57
Audiences62

Yes. Critics average 57 and audiences 62 out of 100, so both groups see Roman J. Israel, Esq. much the same way.

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

Budget$22 million
Box office$13 million

No. It cost about $22 million to make and earned $13 million worldwide, 59% of its budget.

What language is Roman J. Israel, Esq. in?

EnglishArmenianSpanish

It was made in English, with some Armenian, Spanish. Produced in United Arab Emirates, United States, Canada, China.

In how many countries can I watch Roman J. Israel, Esq.?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Roman J. Israel, Esq. in 134 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Roman J. Israel, Esq. use?

Born in the Wrong CenturyBittersweet EndingCrusading LawyerCynicism CatalystDeliberate Values DissonanceFauxlosophic NarrationImportant HaircutJerk with a Heart of GoldThe Last DJPoor Communication KillsSoapbox SadieSilly Rabbit, Idealism Is for Kids!

TV Tropes lists 12 storytelling tropes for Roman J. Israel, Esq., including Born in the Wrong Century, Bittersweet Ending, Crusading Lawyer.