The Lincoln Lawyer
“This case is a dangerous game of life and death.”
Synopsis
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.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2011-01-16
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Matthew McConaughey
Mickey Haller
Ryan Phillippe
Louis Roulet
William H. Macy
Frank Levin
Marisa Tomei
Maggie McPherson
Josh Lucas
Ted Minton
John Leguizamo
Val Valenzuela
Michael Peña
Jesus Martinez
Bob Gunton
Cecil Dobbs
Frances Fisher
Mary Windsor
Trace Adkins
Eddie Vogel
Bryan Cranston
Detective Lankford
Michaela Conlin
Detective Heidi Sobel
Michael Paré
Detective Kurlen
Laurence Mason
Earl
Margarita Levieva
Regina 'Reggie' Campo
Shea Whigham
DJ Corliss
Pell James
Lorna
Kate Moennig
Gloria
Release History & Theatrical Window
Hollywood, California
Festival / Special Debut
March 18, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 5, 2011
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$40M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$85.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.14x
+$45.4M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Brad Furman
- Screenplay & Story
- John Romano
- Original Score
- Cliff Martinez
- Original Title
- The Lincoln Lawyer
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Production Budget
- $40M
- Worldwide Gross
- $85.4M
- Production Studios
- Sidney Kimmel Entertainment, Lionsgate, Lakeshore Entertainment, Stone Village Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Brad Furman
John Romano, Michael Connelly
Cliff Martinez
Lukas Ettlin
Jeff McEvoy
Sidney Kimmel, Richard S. Wright, Gary Lucchesi, Tom Rosenberg, Bruce Toll
Department Leadership Roster
Jeff McEvoy
Editor
Cliff Martinez
Original Music Composer
Brad Furman
Director
Lukas Ettlin
Director of Photography
Sidney Kimmel
Producer
Charisse Cardenas
Production Design
Richard S. Wright
Producer
Gary Lucchesi
Producer
Tom Rosenberg
Producer
John Romano
Screenplay
Mark Norby
Stunt Coordinator
Scott Steindorff
Producer
Erin Benach
Costume Design
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 — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Lincoln Lawyer
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What is The Lincoln Lawyer about?
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.
Who directed The Lincoln Lawyer?
The Lincoln Lawyer was directed by Brad Furman.
Who stars in The Lincoln Lawyer?
The principal cast of The Lincoln Lawyer includes Matthew McConaughey, Ryan Phillippe, William H. Macy, Marisa Tomei, Josh Lucas.
When was The Lincoln Lawyer released and how long is it?
The Lincoln Lawyer was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 59m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Lincoln Lawyer?
The Lincoln Lawyer had a reported production budget of $40M and grossed $85.4M at the worldwide box office (2.14 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for The Lincoln Lawyer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Lincoln Lawyer was composed by Cliff Martinez.
Is The Lincoln Lawyer based on a book or true story?
The Lincoln Lawyer is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Michael Connelly".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Lincoln Lawyer?
The Lincoln Lawyer holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).