Michael Clayton (2007)
A corporate fixer navigates a high-stakes legal cover-up, where every decision carries weighty, dangerous consequences.
A law firm brings in its "fixer" to remedy the situation after a lawyer has a breakdown while representing a chemical company that he knows is guilty in a multi-billion dollar class action suit.
How intense is Michael Clayton?
Michael Clayton is not scary, with no gore and some violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip. Rated R.
What Michael Clayton feels like
- Tone
- grittysuspensefulcerebralatmospherictense
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream Michael Clayton
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Is Michael Clayton for you?
Is Michael Clayton scary?
No. Michael Clayton is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Michael Clayton gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Michael Clayton sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Michael Clayton OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3.
How long is Michael Clayton?
Michael Clayton runs 2h.
Where can I stream Michael Clayton?
Michael Clayton is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Michael Clayton have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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