Roman J. Israel, Esq.
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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ROMAN J. ISRAEL, ESQ. Movie Clip - "Polite"
ROMAN J. ISRAEL, ESQ. Movie Clip - "Back to My Roots"
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ROMAN J. ISRAEL, ESQ. Movie Clip - "Hope Don't Get the Job Done"
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Frequently asked questions about Roman J. Israel, Esq.
Where can I watch Roman J. Israel, Esq. in the United States?
Roman J. Israel, Esq. is available to stream on Starz in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
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Not free in the United States right now. Roman J. Israel, Esq. needs a subscription to Starz, or you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex.
What are the ratings for Roman J. Israel, Esq.?
Roman J. Israel, Esq. scores 6.3 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Roman J. Israel, Esq.?
Roman J. Israel, Esq. stars Denzel Washington, Colin Farrell, Carmen Ejogo, Lynda Gravatt, and Amanda Warren. Dan Gilroy is the director.
How long is Roman J. Israel, Esq.?
Roman J. Israel, Esq. runs 2h 2m (122 minutes).
When did Roman J. Israel, Esq. come out?
Roman J. Israel, Esq. was released on November 17, 2017.
Which studio made Roman J. Israel, Esq.?
Roman J. Israel, Esq. was produced by Culture China - Image Nation Abu Dhabi Fund, Cross Creek Pictures, and Bron Studios in the United Arab Emirates, the United States, and Canada.
What was the budget for Roman J. Israel, Esq.?
Roman J. Israel, Esq. was made on a budget of $22,000,000.
How much did Roman J. Israel, Esq. make at the box office?
Roman J. Israel, Esq. grossed $13,025,860 worldwide, against a budget of $22,000,000.
What languages is Roman J. Israel, Esq. in?
Roman J. Israel, Esq. is in English, Armenian, and Spanish, and its original language is English.
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