The Counselor
Seen it?2013 | 117 min | Thriller, Crime, Drama
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
It was a solid box office hit, but a weak 5.3 out of 10 from audiences and middling reviews (33% on Rotten Tomatoes) held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans and anyone who likes to be kept guessing. If you loved Layer Cake or Coffy, start here.
- The mood
- Tense, dark and gritty.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 57 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect drug use.
A lawyer finds himself in far over his head when he attempts to get involved in drug trafficking.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
33% on Rotten Tomatoes, 48 on Metacritic
- AudiencesWeak
5.3 out of 10
- AwardsWeak
0 wins and 2 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$71 million worldwide on a $25 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 415K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Ridley Scott
- Michael FassbenderThe Counselor
- Penélope CruzLaura
- Cameron DiazMalkina
- Javier BardemReiner
- Brad PittWestray
- Bruno GanzDiamond Dealer
- Rosie PerezRuth
- Sam SpruellWireman
- Toby KebbellTony
- Edgar RamírezPriest