The Lincoln Lawyer

2011 · 1h59 · Film

Directed by Brad Furman

Starring Matthew McConaughey, Ryan Phillippe, William H. Macy, Marisa Tomei, Josh Lucas, John Leguizamo, Michael Peña, Bob Gunton, Frances Fisher, Trace Adkins

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Mick Haller is a charismatic defense attorney who does business out of his Lincoln Continental sedan. Mick spends most of his time defending petty crooks and other bottom-feeders, so it comes as quite a surprise when he lands the case of a lifetime: defending a Beverly Hills playboy who is accused of attempted murder. However, what Mick initially thinks is an open-and-shut case with a big monetary reward develops into something more sinister.

Original language

English

Screenplay

Michael Connelly, John Romano

Music

Cliff Martinez

Cinematography

Lukas Ettlin

Cast

Marisa Tomei, Josh Lucas, John Leguizamo, Michael Peña, Bob Gunton, Frances Fisher, Trace Adkins, Bryan Cranston, Michaela Conlin

Updated July 22, 2026

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