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The Client

2011·Movie
2h 3min

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Moving and cathartic

  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis7
  • Melancholy5

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Dark Humor4
  • Physical Comedy3

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and mystery

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty6

Craft

Standout performances, storytelling, and characters

  • Intrigue9
  • Acting8
  • Narrative Structure8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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About

They find justice of their own.

Kang Seong-hee, a famous lawyer, takes up a case wherein he has to defend a man who is the main suspect in his wife's death. However, a formidable public attorney tries to test his mettle in court.
Courtroom DramaLegal ThrillerPsychological SuspenseIntense ConfrontationsMoral AmbiguityCrime InvestigationMysteryWell-Acted

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Client

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Where can I stream The Client legally?

The Client is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Rakuten Viki, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Rakuten Viki, AsianCrush, and Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Client worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69/100 (IMDb 6.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Client rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is The Client?

2 h 3 min

The Client runs 2 h 3 min.

What language is The Client in?

Korean

It was made in Korean. Produced in South Korea.

In how many countries can I watch The Client?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Client in 16 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Client use?

Jade-Colored GlassesHello, Attorney!Berserk ButtonWitless Protection ProgramDeliberately Cute ChildBittersweet EndingThe MillstoneThe AlcoholicWould Hurt a ChildKnight TemplarAngst ComaPsycho Party Memberand 26 more

TV Tropes lists 38 storytelling tropes for The Client, including Jade-Colored Glasses, Hello, Attorney!, Berserk Button.