Plot
Hank Palmer is a successful defense attorney in Chicago, who is getting a divorce. When his brother calls with the news that their mother has died, Hank returns to his childhood home to attend the funeral. Despite the brittle bond between Hank and the Judge, Hank must come to his father's aid and defend him in court. Here, Hank discovers the truth behind the case, which binds together the dysfunctional family and reveals the struggles and secrecy of the family.
Written by
Nick Schenk, Bill Dubuque, David Dobkin
Directed by
David Dobkin
Crew
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Warner Bros. Pictures, Team Downey, Big Kid Pictures, Village Roadshow Pictures
Languages
English
Awards
Nominated for 1 Oscar. 3 wins & 9 nominations total
Trailers
Scores
# of Votes
212,537
Average Rating
7.4 out of 10
Metascore
48
Popularity
NA