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10 Best Movies Like Michael Clayton

If you loved Michael Clayton, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Deception

Deception

2008★ 6.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Michael Clayton for fans of Thriller. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

As a corporate auditor who works in a number of different offices, Jonathan McQuarry wanders without an anchor among New York's power brokers. A chance meeting with charismatic law...

#2
Roman J. Israel, Esq.

Roman J. Israel, Esq.

2017★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Michael Clayton for fans of Drama & Thriller & Crime. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

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...

#3
Illegal

Illegal

1955★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Michael Clayton for fans of Drama & Crime. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

A hugely successful DA goes into private practice after sending a man to the chair -- only to find out later he was innocent. Now the drunken attorney only seems to represent crimi...

#4
The Enforcer

The Enforcer

1951★ 7.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Michael Clayton for fans of Drama & Thriller. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

After years of investigation, Assistant District Attorney Martin Ferguson has managed to build a solid case against an elusive gangster whose top lieutenant is about to testify....

#5
Red Corner

Red Corner

1997★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Michael Clayton for fans of Drama & Thriller & Crime. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

An American attorney on business in China, ends up wrongfully on trial for murder and his only key to innocence is a female defense lawyer from the country....

#6
The Pelican Brief

The Pelican Brief

1993★ 6.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Michael Clayton for fans of Drama & Thriller & Crime. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

A law student's theory about the recent deaths of two Supreme Court justices embroils her in a far-reaching web of murder, corruption, and greed....

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