What are the key story phases in Michael Clayton?

The story of Michael Clayton progresses through these phases: The Fixer's Crisis, The Memo and the Hit, Uncovering the Truth, Survival and Retribution.

How does Michael Clayton end?

Explore the complete plot analysis and story visualization for Michael Clayton on RichlyVa, including AI-powered narrative breakdown and key turning points.

Michael Clayton (2007) — AI Story Visualization

Name: Michael Clayton
Genre: crime, drama, thriller
Released: 2007
Rating: 6.8

Plot Analysis Summary

A corporate fixer uncovers a deadly conspiracy while navigating loyalty, betrayal, and moral compromise.

Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases

The Fixer's Crisis

The Memo and the Hit

Uncovering the Truth

Survival and Retribution

A law firm brings in its "fixer" to remedy the situation after a lawyer has a breakdown while representing a chemical company that he knows is guilty in a multi-billion dollar class action suit.

Directed by

Tony Gilroy

Key Cast

George Clooney — Michael Clayton
Tom Wilkinson — Arthur Edens
Tilda Swinton — Karen Crowder
Michael O'Keefe — Barry Grissom
Sydney Pollack — Marty Bach

Rating: 6.8/10 (1,999 votes)