Roman J. Israel, Esq.
“All rise.”
Synopsis
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.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2017-10-05
Top Cast
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Denzel Washington
Roman J. Israel
Colin Farrell
George Pierce
Carmen Ejogo
Maya Alston
Lynda Gravatt
Vernita Wells
Amanda Warren
Lynn Jackson
Hugo Armstrong
Fritz Molinar
Sam Gilroy
Connor Novick
Tony Plana
Jessie Salinas
DeRon Horton
Derrell Ellerbee
Amari Cheatom
Carter Johnson
Vince Cefalu
Security Bailiff
Tarina Pouncy
Hallway Bailiff
Nazneen Contractor
Melina Nassour
Niles Fitch
Langston Bailey
Jocelyn Ayanna
Court Officer Bailiff
Eli Bildner
Michael Wesley
Robert Prescott
Adam Hilliard
Sedale Threatt Jr.
Jeff
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 74 DaysToronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 17, 2017
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 30, 2018
VOD & Digital Platforms
February 13, 2018
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$22M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$13M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.59x
-$9M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dan Gilroy
- Screenplay & Story
- Dan Gilroy
- Original Score
- James Newton Howard
- Original Title
- Roman J. Israel, Esq.
- Country of Origin
- United Arab Emirates, United States of America, Canada, China
- Spoken Languages
- English, Armenian, Spanish
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Production Budget
- $22M
- Worldwide Gross
- $13M
- Production Studios
- Culture China - Image Nation Abu Dhabi Fund, Cross Creek Pictures, Bron Studios, Escape Artists, Image Nation Studios, MACRO, Topic Studios, Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dan Gilroy
Dan Gilroy
James Newton Howard
Robert Elswit, Andrew Rowlands
John Gilroy
Ben Ross, Jennifer Fox, Denzel Washington, Todd Black, Charles D. King
Department Leadership Roster
Dan Gilroy
Director
James Newton Howard
Original Music Composer
Robert Elswit
Director of Photography
John Gilroy
Editor
Jennifer Fox
Producer
Denzel Washington
Producer
Todd Black
Producer
Kevin Kavanaugh
Production Design
Francine Jamison-Tanchuck
Costume Design
Mike Smith
Stunt Coordinator
Dan Gilroy
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Roman J. Israel, Esq.
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What is Roman J. Israel, Esq. about?
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.
Who directed Roman J. Israel, Esq.?
Roman J. Israel, Esq. was directed by Dan Gilroy.
Who stars in Roman J. Israel, Esq.?
The principal cast of Roman J. Israel, Esq. includes Denzel Washington, Colin Farrell, Carmen Ejogo, Lynda Gravatt, Amanda Warren.
When was Roman J. Israel, Esq. released and how long is it?
Roman J. Israel, Esq. was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 2h 2m.
What was the box office and production budget of Roman J. Israel, Esq.?
Roman J. Israel, Esq. had a reported production budget of $22M and grossed $13M at the worldwide box office (0.59 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Roman J. Israel, Esq.?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Roman J. Israel, Esq. was composed by James Newton Howard.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Roman J. Israel, Esq.?
Roman J. Israel, Esq. holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).