Ace Attorney (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 6.2

Released in 2012, Ace Attorney is a comedy, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Takashi Miike, running about 135 minutes. “Objection!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Based primarily on the first game in the series, Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney, the film focuses on rookie defense attorney Phoenix Wright, as he strives to protect his clients in various murder trials, including the death of his mentor, Mia Fey, and the accusation of rival prosecutor, Miles Edgeworth. Phoenix's greatest ally is Mia's younger sister Maya, a spirit medium whose body is possessed by Mia to communicate with him.
Who’s in it. Ace Attorney stars Hiroki Narimiya as Ryuuichi Naruhodou (Phoenix Wright), Takumi Saitoh as Reiji Mitsurugi (Miles Edgeworth), Mirei Kiritani as Mayoi Ayasato (Maya Fey) and Akiyoshi Nakao as Masashi Yahari (Larry Butz), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Ace Attorney has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $6.1M 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 Ace Attorney page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ace Attorney tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ace Attorney (2012)?
- In US, Ace Attorney 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 Ace Attorney worth watching?
- Ace Attorney holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ace Attorney?
- Ace Attorney stars Hiroki Narimiya, Takumi Saitoh, Mirei Kiritani, Akiyoshi Nakao and Shunsuke Daitoh.
- When was Ace Attorney released?
- Ace Attorney was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 135 minutes.
