When it comes to gripping thriller material, Tony Gilroy is probably one of the most capable filmmakers in Hollywood at the moment. Not only was he one of the key forces behind the Bourne films. With Rogue One and Andor, he even brought his expertise in thrills, action and politically charged material to the Star Wars universe.
After making a name for himself as a screenwriter, Gilroy made his directorial debut with Michael Clayton in 2007 – a Thriller masterpiece across the board. For two hours, the film takes you into the world of the eponymous lawyer, who suddenly finds himself in a conspiracy and has crosshairs on his back.
Tonight you can watch Michael Clayton on TV.
Thriller masterpiece on TV: George Clooney gets caught up in a devastating conspiracy as Michael Clayton
Michael Clayton (George Clooney) is always called when there are problems. He has been cleaning up as a fixer for the New York law firm Kenner, Bach & Ledeen for 15 years. He is now supposed to do the same in the case of Arthur Edens (Tom Wilkinson), who works at the same company as Clayton and experiences a nervous breakdown.
You can watch the trailer for Michael Clayton here:
Michael Clayton – Trailer (German) HD
Clayton, who has a professional and friendly relationship with Arthur, must do damage control as quickly as possible. But as soon as he begins to ask questions whose answers could explain Arthur’s behavior, he encounters resistance – especially from the general counsel Karen Crowder (Tilda Swinton).
As Clayton loses himself deeper and deeper in a labyrinth of lies and suspicious looks, Gilroy pulls out all the stops to direct one of the best thrillers of the 21st century. Razor-sharp dialogues combine with chilling images that… conjure up a threatening atmosphere.
Every piece of information is sprinkled into the film at exactly the right time and with great skill, so that the case becomes bigger and more complex from minute to minute. Before you know it, you’re as deep into the film as Clayton is into the conspiracy. You can’t escape this game of lies until the final bang.
When is Michael Clayton on TV with George Clooney?
Michael Clayton is on tonight on January 3, 2025 at 11:30 p.m. on RBB. The broadcast lasts until 1:20 a.m. and takes place without commercial breaks. There is no repeat. Alternatively, you can stream the film on Amazon and Co. with various rental and purchase options.