# The Lincoln Lawyer (2011)

> A streetwise Los Angeles defense attorney discovers that defending a wealthy client may reopen the darkest case of his career.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/33980

## Facts

- Runtime: 119 min
- Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller
- Director: Brad Furman
- Cast: Matthew McConaughey, Ryan Phillippe, William H. Macy, Marisa Tomei, Josh Lucas, John Leguizamo, Michael Peña, Bob Gunton
- TMDB rating: 7.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1189340/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: tense, suspenseful, grounded, crime movie night, legal thriller marathon

## Synopsis

A defense lawyer navigates a web of deceit and danger while seeking justice.

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