The Lincoln Lawyer (2022)
A slick defense attorney navigates the gritty LA legal system, keeping the suspense high with every case.
Hotshot LA defense attorney Mickey Haller will do whatever it takes to win as he navigates the criminal justice system from his trademark Lincoln.
How intense is The Lincoln Lawyer?
The Lincoln Lawyer has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch and fine in the background. Rated TV-MA.
What The Lincoln Lawyer feels like
- Tone
- grittysuspensefulpulpy
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Full attentionBackground
Where to stream The Lincoln Lawyer
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 7, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
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Is The Lincoln Lawyer scary?
No. The Lincoln Lawyer is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is The Lincoln Lawyer gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is The Lincoln Lawyer sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is The Lincoln Lawyer OK for kids?
It is rated TV-MA, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3.
Where can I stream The Lincoln Lawyer?
The Lincoln Lawyer is streaming on Netflix and Prime Video.
Does The Lincoln Lawyer have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves things open rather than tying them up.
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