Michael Clayton
A law firm brings in its "fixer" to remedy the situation after a lawyer has a breakdown while representing a chemical company that he knows is guilty in a multi-billion dollar class action suit.
Release Year
2007
Runtime
120 min
Audience Score
6.8
Genres
Drama, Thriller, Crime
Story Snapshot
A law firm brings in its "fixer" to remedy the situation after a lawyer has a breakdown while representing a chemical company that he knows is guilty in a multi-billion dollar class action suit.
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Michael Clayton is a dark pick with medium complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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