Plot Summary

The Devil’s Advocate follows Kevin Lomax, portrayed by Keanu Reeves , a young and exceptionally talented defense attorney who has never lost a case. Living a seemingly perfect life in Florida with his devoted wife, Kevin’s world begins to shift after he takes on a morally disturbing case involving a teacher accused of assaulting his student. Using his sharp legal skills, Kevin successfully manipulates the jury and secures a victory—one that comes at a profound personal cost he does not yet fully understand.

Following this controversial triumph, Kevin receives an irresistible offer from a prestigious law firm in New York, where he begins working under the charismatic and enigmatic John Milton, played by Al Pacino. As Kevin rises rapidly within the firm, the line between right and wrong grows increasingly blurred. Seduced by power, ambition, and temptation, he finds himself questioning his own values while uncovering unsettling truths about his employer, his profession, and the true price of success.