Roman J. Israel, Esq.

2017 6.3 (1299 votes) 2h 2m

Genres

Drama Crime Thriller

Production Companies

Culture China - Image Nation Abu Dhabi Fund
Cross Creek Pictures
Bron Studios
Escape Artists
Image Nation Abu Dhabi
MACRO
Topic Studios
Columbia Pictures

All rise.

Overview

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.