The Counselor
“Sin is a choice.”
Synopsis
A lawyer finds himself in far over his head when he attempts to get involved in drug trafficking.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
The Counselor -- Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-08-20
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Michael Fassbender
The Counselor
Penélope Cruz
Laura
Cameron Diaz
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Javier Bardem
Reiner
Brad Pitt
Westray
Bruno Ganz
Diamond Dealer
Rosie Perez
Ruth
Sam Spruell
Wireman
Toby Kebbell
Tony
Edgar Ramírez
Priest
Rubén Blades
Jefe
Natalie Dormer
Blonde
Goran Višnjić
Banker
Cesar Aguirre
Truck Driver #1
Daniel Holguín
Truck Driver #2
Chris Obi
Malkina's Bodyguard
Richard Cabral
Young Biker
Provence Maydew
Woman in Grocery Store
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 25, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 19, 2014
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$25M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$71M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.84x
+$46M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ridley Scott
- Screenplay & Story
- Cormac McCarthy
- Original Score
- Daniel Pemberton
- Original Title
- The Counselor
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Production Budget
- $25M
- Worldwide Gross
- $71M
- Production Studios
- Fox 2000 Pictures, Nick Wechsler Productions, Chockstone Pictures, TSG Entertainment, Scott Free Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ridley Scott
Cormac McCarthy
Daniel Pemberton
Dariusz Wolski
Pietro Scalia
Steve Schwartz, Paula Mae Schwartz, Nick Wechsler, Michael Costigan, Ridley Scott
Department Leadership Roster
Ridley Scott
Director
Steve Schwartz
Producer
Paula Mae Schwartz
Producer
Nick Wechsler
Producer
Pietro Scalia
Editor
Daniel Pemberton
Original Music Composer
Ridley Scott
Producer
Dariusz Wolski
Director of Photography
Arthur Max
Production Design
Cormac McCarthy
Writer
Janty Yates
Costume Design
Rob Inch
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Counselor
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Counselor about?
A lawyer finds himself in far over his head when he attempts to get involved in drug trafficking.
Who directed The Counselor?
The Counselor was directed by Ridley Scott.
Who stars in The Counselor?
The principal cast of The Counselor includes Michael Fassbender, Penélope Cruz, Cameron Diaz, Javier Bardem, Brad Pitt.
When was The Counselor released and how long is it?
The Counselor was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Counselor?
The Counselor had a reported production budget of $25M and grossed $71M at the worldwide box office (2.84 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for The Counselor?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Counselor was composed by Daniel Pemberton.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Counselor?
The Counselor holds official age classifications: AU: MA15+ (Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).