Michael Clayton 2007

Michael Clayton

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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.

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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.
  • Rating:
    R (Some Sexual Dialogue|Language)
  • Genre:
    drama
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Tony Gilroy
  • Producer:
    Sydney Pollack, Steve Samuels, Jennifer Fox, Kerry Orent
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     wide
  • Release Date (Streaming):
  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $49.0M
  • Runtime:
  • Production Co:
    Section Eight Ltd., Mirage Enterprises

Cast & Crew

George Clooney
Michael Clayton
Tom Wilkinson
Arthur Edens
Tilda Swinton
Karen Crowder
Sydney Pollack
Marty Bach
Ken Howard
Don Jeffries
Michael O'Keefe
Barry Grissom
Denis O'Hare
Mr. Greer
Julie White
Mrs. Greer
Jennifer Van Dyck
Ivy
Frank Wood
Gerald
Tony Gilroy
Director
Tony Gilroy
Writer
Sydney Pollack
Producer
Steve Samuels
Producer
Jennifer Fox
Producer
Kerry Orent
Producer
Steven Soderbergh
Executive Producer
George Clooney
Executive Producer
James Holt
Executive Producer
Anthony Minghella
Executive Producer
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Critic Reviews for Michael Clayton

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Audience Reviews for Michael Clayton

  • Nov 29, 2015
    Though 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: 60
    Bradley J Super Reviewer
  • Jan 19, 2015
    WAY 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
  • Dec 26, 2013
    Though 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
  • Apr 05, 2013
    Corporate 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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