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The Lincoln Lawyer

  • 2011
  • R
  • 1h 58m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
273K
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POPULARITY
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Matthew McConaughey in The Lincoln Lawyer (2011)
In Los Angeles, Mickey Haller (McConaughey) is a criminal defense attorney who operates out of the back seat of his Lincoln Town Car. And while his latest case could be his most high-paying in years, it also brings him close to unexpected evil.
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A defense lawyer lands a case defending a wealthy realtor's son who is accused of raping a prostitute, but he genuinely believes his client to be innocent and intends to prove it.A defense lawyer lands a case defending a wealthy realtor's son who is accused of raping a prostitute, but he genuinely believes his client to be innocent and intends to prove it.A defense lawyer lands a case defending a wealthy realtor's son who is accused of raping a prostitute, but he genuinely believes his client to be innocent and intends to prove it.

  • Director
    • Brad Furman
  • Writers
    • John Romano
    • Michael Connelly
  • Stars
    • Matthew McConaughey
    • Marisa Tomei
    • Ryan Phillippe
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    • IMDb RATING
    7.3/10
    273K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    1,906
    31
    • Director
      • Brad Furman
    • Writers
      • John Romano
      • Michael Connelly
    • Stars
      • Matthew McConaughey
      • Marisa Tomei
      • Ryan Phillippe
    • 344User reviews
    • 287Critic reviews
    • 63Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Top Cast72

    Matthew McConaughey
    Matthew McConaughey
    • Mick Haller
    Marisa Tomei
    Marisa Tomei
    • Maggie McPherson
    Ryan Phillippe
    Ryan Phillippe
    • Louis Roulet
    William H. Macy
    William H. Macy
    • Frank Levin
    Josh Lucas
    Josh Lucas
    • Ted Minton
    John Leguizamo
    John Leguizamo
    • Val Valenzuela
    Michael Peña
    Michael Peña
    • Jesus Martinez
    Bob Gunton
    Bob Gunton
    • Cecil Dobbs
    Frances Fisher
    Frances Fisher
    • Mary Windsor
    Bryan Cranston
    Bryan Cranston
    • Detective Lankford
    Trace Adkins
    Trace Adkins
    • Eddie Vogel
    Laurence Mason
    Laurence Mason
    • Earl
    Margarita Levieva
    Margarita Levieva
    • Reggie Campo
    Pell James
    Pell James
    • Lorna
    Shea Whigham
    Shea Whigham
    • Corliss
    Kate Moennig
    Kate Moennig
    • Gloria
    • (as Katherine Moennig)
    Michael Paré
    Michael Paré
    • Detective Kurlen
    Michaela Conlin
    Michaela Conlin
    • Detective Sobel
    • Director
      • Brad Furman
    • Writers
      • John Romano
      • Michael Connelly
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Michael Connelly wanted Matthew McConaughey for the role of Mickey based on his performance in Tropic Thunder (2008).
    • Goofs
      They mention early in the movie that Louis is apprehended by the two gay guys (Reggie's neighbors). Neither the prosecution nor the defense calls them to the stand as witnesses.
    • Quotes
      • Mick Haller: When do you retire, Lankford?
      • Detective Lankford: When do I retire?
      • Mick Haller: Yeah.
      • Detective Lankford: Eighteen months. Why?
      • Mick Haller: I wanna make sure I show up the next morning so I can kick your ass.
    • Connections
      Featured in Conan: The Double-Fudging of Vanessa Del Rio (2011)
    • Soundtracks
      Ain't No Love in the Heart of the City
      Written by Michael Alan Price and Dan Walsh
      Performed by Bobby Bland (as Bobby 'Blue' Bland)
      Courtesy of Geffen Records under license from Universal Music Enterprises

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    FAQ2

    • There are five "Mickey Haller aka The Lincoln Lawyer" books. Why was there never a sequel made to this movie?
    • What song is playing when Maggie and Mick make love?

    Details

    • Release date
      • March 18, 2011 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • El defensor
    • Filming locations
      • 3104 Minnesota Street, Los Angeles, California, USA(Mick Haller's House)
    • Production companies
      • Lionsgate
      • Lakeshore Entertainment
      • Sidney Kimmel Entertainment
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

    • Budget
      • $40,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $58,009,200
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $13,206,453
      • Mar 20, 2011
    • Gross worldwide
      • $86,752,352
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 58m(118 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • SDDS
      • Dolby Digital
      • DTS
      • Dolby Surround 7.1
      • Dolby Atmos
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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