The Counselor (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 2013, The Counselor is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Ridley Scott, running about 117 minutes. “Sin is a choice.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A lawyer finds himself in far over his head when he attempts to get involved in drug trafficking.
Who’s in it. The Counselor stars Michael Fassbender as The Counselor, Cameron Diaz as Malkina, Javier Bardem as Reiner and Penélope Cruz as Laura, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, The Counselor has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $71M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 The Counselor page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Counselor tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Counselor (2013)?
- In US, The Counselor is available to 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 The Counselor worth watching?
- The Counselor holds an audience score of 5.3 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 The Counselor?
- The Counselor stars Michael Fassbender, Cameron Diaz, Javier Bardem, Penélope Cruz and Brad Pitt.
- When was The Counselor released?
- The Counselor was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.