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The Counselor

5.320131h 57mRMovieThrillerCrimeDrama

A lawyer finds himself in far over his head when he attempts to get involved in drug trafficking.

DirectorRidley Scott
WriterCormac McCarthy
ProducersSteve Schwartz·Paula Mae Schwartz

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Cast · Directed by Ridley Scott

MFMichael Fassbender
Michael Fassbender
The Counselor
PCPenélope Cruz
Penélope Cruz
Laura
CDCameron Diaz
Cameron Diaz
Malkina
JBJavier Bardem
Javier Bardem
Reiner
BPBrad Pitt
Brad Pitt
Westray
BGBruno Ganz
Bruno Ganz
Diamond Dealer
RPRosie Perez
Rosie Perez
Ruth
SSSam Spruell
Sam Spruell
Wireman
TKToby Kebbell
Toby Kebbell
Tony
EREdgar Ramírez
Edgar Ramírez
Priest
RBRubén Blades
Rubén Blades
Jefe
NDNatalie Dormer
Natalie Dormer
Blonde

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The Counselor — streaming FAQ

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The Counselor isn't on any subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not on Netflix.

Is The Counselor on Netflix?

No, The Counselor is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Is The Counselor on Amazon Prime Video?

The Counselor isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

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The Counselor isn't available free in United States; you can only rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.