
Michael Clayton
2007, Drama, 2h 0m
205 Reviews 250,000+ RatingsWhat to know
critics consensus
Michael Clayton is one of the most sharply scripted films of 2007, with an engrossing premise and faultless acting. Director Tony Gilroy succeeds not only in capturing the audience's attention, but holding it until the credits roll. Read critic reviews
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Former prosecutor Michael Clayton (George Clooney) works as a "fixer" at the corporate law firm of Kenner, Bach and Ledeen, and takes care of his employer's dirty work. Burned out and deep in debt, he is bound tightly to the firm. Clayton faces the biggest challenge of his career when a guilt-ridden attorney (Tom Wilkinson) has a breakdown during a huge class-action lawsuit.
Cast & Crew
George Clooney
Michael Clayton
Michael Clayton
Tom Wilkinson
Arthur Edens
Arthur Edens
Tilda Swinton
Karen Crowder
Karen Crowder
Sydney Pollack
Marty Bach
Marty Bach
Ken Howard
Don Jeffries
Don Jeffries
Michael O'Keefe
Barry Grissom
Barry Grissom
Critic Reviews for Michael Clayton
Audience Reviews for Michael Clayton
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Nov 29, 2015Though Michael Clayton is solidly acted, it doesn't grab the audience in any major way to make them care about any of the main characters. The plot is also a bit contrived never quite successful in letting the audience in on the struggles of the characters. George Clooney does what George Clooney does and is rather good at it. Tom Wilkinson is great in his few scenes as well as Tilda Swinton, but there was never much revealed about these characters. Overall, Michael Clayton is sophisticated but lacking in thrills and in a strong story. Rating: 60Bradley J Super Reviewer
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Jan 19, 2015WAY overrated. Michael Clayton is a over the top cliche starring George Clooney as a down in the dump lawyer who specializes in fixing various questionable cases. However, he found himself getting trapped in a catastrophe of conspiracy and lies. He must figure out how to turn his life around while saving himself from getting killed. I got so bored and the acting was unconvincing. How could this film be nominated for so many awards is beyond me. Oh wait, I know, liberal critics and Hollywood.Sylvester K Super Reviewer
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Dec 26, 2013Though not the most entertaining or innovative film, Michael Clayton is still a compelling, smart, and satisfying thriller that features strong acting and an interesting premise.Matthew Samuel M Super Reviewer
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Apr 05, 2013Corporate greed's at the middle of this look at the behind the scenes legal wrangling in a wrongful death lawsuit, greed vs. morality. The leads are good (especially Swinton) even if the pace is slow at first, so distracting.Kevin M. W Super Reviewer
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