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  • Michael Clayton
  • Opened October 5, 2007 | Runtime:2 hr. 0 min.
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  • R
    language including some sexual dialogue
  • Former prosecutor Michael Clayton (George Clooney) works as a ''fixer'' at the corporate law firm of Kenner, Bach & Ledeen, and takes care of his employers' dirty work. Clayton cleans up clients' messes, handling anything from hit-and-runs and Read More
  • Cast: George Clooney, Tom Wilkinson, Tilda Swinton, Sydney Pollack, Michael O'Keefe
  • Director: Tony Gilroy
  • Genres: Thriller, Paranoid Thriller

Michael Clayton Recent Fan Reviews

  • Michael Clayton
    by fred1

    George Clooney was great as usual. The story line was moderately entertaining but that was it.....it could have been done a lot better. It was a little off at times....the supporting cast not...

  • i just don't get it
    by Ghostmarine216

    this movie was one of the most sickining movie i have ever seen in my whole life. more sickining that the texas chainsaw massacher!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WARNING: Don't let your children see...

  • a very smart film.
    by rosettamarie

    What I love about Michael Clayton is that I didn't completely understand every detail, but I still "got it". I began /****crime thriller. George Clooney is excellent as always, and the final scene...

Michael Clayton Critic Reviews

Metascore®82 out of 100 | Universal acclaim

Critic scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating more favorable reviews.

  • 100
    Chicago Sun-Times | Roger Ebert

    I don't know what vast significance Michael Clayton has (it involves deadly...

  • 100
    USA Today | Claudia Puig

    It's a rare film that can challenge our minds and rattle our nerves so...

  • 100
    Entertainment Weekly | Owen Gleiberman

    It's better than good; it's such a crackling and mature and accomplished movie...

  • 83
    The Onion (A.V. Club) | Nathan Rabin

    In a heartbreaking, scene-stealing performance, Wilkinson plays his bipolar...

Avg. Fan Rating:
Average Rating = 4 out of 5
Metascore®:
82 out of 100 Universal acclaim

Michael Clayton Movie Photos

  • George Clooney in "Michael Clayton."
  • Tom Wilkinson and George Clooney in "Michael Clayton."
  • Michael O’Keefe and Sydney Pollack in "Michael Clayton."
  • Sydney Pollack as Marty Bach in "Michael Clayton."
  • Austin Williams and George Clooney in "Michael Clayton."
  • Sean Cullen and George Clooney in "Michael Clayton."