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MyCinema has not rated Roman J. Israel, Esq. for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a drama, crime, and thriller film. It is rated PG-13 in the United States.

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Roman J. Israel, Esq. streams on Starz Apple TV channel and Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel, is free on YouTube Free, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 3 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is Roman J. Israel, Esq.?

Roman J. Israel, Esq. runs 2 hours 2 minutes (122 minutes).

Is Roman J. Israel, Esq. suitable for kids?

Roman J. Israel, Esq. is rated PG-13 in the United States, which means some material may be unsuitable for children under 13. It is not suitable for young children.

TMDB20172h 2mDrama / Crime / Thriller

Roman J. Israel, Esq.

Name: Roman J. Israel, Esq.
Genre: Drama, Crime, Thriller
Released: 2017-11-17
Duration: 122 min

All rise.

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.

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Roman J. Israel, Esq. at a glance

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Runtime

Long watch · 2h 2m

At 2h 2m it runs over two hours.

Genres

Drama · Crime · Thriller

TMDB files it under drama, crime, and thriller.

US availability

2 subscriptions · 1 free · 6 to rent · 5 to buy

Included with 2 subscription services: Starz Apple TV channel and Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel. Free or ad-supported on YouTube Free. Listed to rent from 6 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

6.3 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 1,441 votes, a positive audience score. That is a large sample of voters.

Why watch Roman J. Israel, Esq. tonight

It needs the whole evening: 2h 2m.
It is included with Starz Apple TV channel and Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 1,441 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Is Roman J. Israel, Esq. scary?: MyCinema has not rated Roman J. Israel, Esq. for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a drama, crime, and thriller film. It is rated PG-13 in the United States.
Where can I watch Roman J. Israel, Esq. in the US?: Roman J. Israel, Esq. streams on Starz Apple TV channel and Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel, is free on YouTube Free, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 3 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is Roman J. Israel, Esq.?: Roman J. Israel, Esq. runs 2 hours 2 minutes (122 minutes).
Is Roman J. Israel, Esq. suitable for kids?: Roman J. Israel, Esq. is rated PG-13 in the United States, which means some material may be unsuitable for children under 13. It is not suitable for young children.

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