Roman J. Israel, Esq. (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2017, Roman J. Israel, Esq. is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Dan Gilroy, running about 122 minutes. “All rise.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Hard-nosed liberal lawyer Roman J. Israel has been fighting the good fight forever while others take the credit. When his partner – the firm's frontman – has a heart attack, Israel suddenly takes on that role. He soon discovers some unsettling truths about the firm – truths that conflict with his values of helping the poor and dispossessed – and finds himself in an existential crisis that leads to extreme actions.
Who’s in it. Roman J. Israel, Esq. stars Denzel Washington as Roman J. Israel, Colin Farrell as George Pierce, Carmen Ejogo as Maya Alston and Lynda Gravatt as Vernita Wells, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Roman J. Israel, Esq. has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $13M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Starz Amazon Channel, Starz and Starz Apple TV channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Roman J. Israel, Esq. page.
If you liked it. Fans of Roman J. Israel, Esq. tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Roman J. Israel, Esq. (2017)?
- In US, Roman J. Israel, Esq. is available to stream on Philo, Starz Amazon Channel and Starz, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Roman J. Israel, Esq. worth watching?
- Roman J. Israel, Esq. holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Roman J. Israel, Esq.?
- Roman J. Israel, Esq. stars Denzel Washington, Colin Farrell, Carmen Ejogo, Lynda Gravatt and Amanda Warren.
- When was Roman J. Israel, Esq. released?
- Roman J. Israel, Esq. was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 122 minutes.