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    Jagged Edge 1985 POSTER

    Jagged Edge

    1985

    English

    6.5

    14

    79%

    59%

    Action

    client

    court

    courtroom

    Drama

    lawyer

    Mystery

    proof

    sociopath

    Thriller

    Richard Marquand Richard Marquand Director William Allen Young William Allen Young as Greg Arnold Jeff Bridges Jeff Bridges as Jack Forrester Terry Wills Terry Wills as Reporter Bruce French Bruce French as Richard Duffin
    After a wealthy heiress is murdered in her beach house, her devastated husband becomes the prime suspect. He hires a lawyer who hasn’t taken a criminal case in years, and as they work together, a complicated romance develops amidst the trial.
    Young Mr. Lincoln 1939 POSTER

    Young Mr. Lincoln

    1939

    English

    7.5

    16

    100%

    81%

    Action

    Biography

    Drama

    History

    illinois

    lawyer

    murder

    self-defense

    trial

    witness

    John Ford John Ford Director Harold Goodwin Harold Goodwin as Jeremiah Carter Edwin Maxwell Edwin Maxwell as John T. Stuart George Chandler George Chandler as Loafer Jack Kelly Jack Kelly as Matt Clay
    In this dramatized account of his early law career in Illinois, Abraham Lincoln is born into a modest log cabin, where he is encouraged by his first love, Ann Rutledge, to pursue law. Following her tragic death, Lincoln establishes a law practice in Springfield, where he meets a young Mary Todd. Lincoln's law skills are put to the test when he takes on the difficult task of defending two brothers who have been accused of murder.
    Afterwards 2008 POSTER

    Afterwards

    2008

    English

    5.7

    2

    38%

    38%

    doctor

    Drama

    lawyer

    Mystery

    prophecy

    Thriller

    Gilles Bourdos Gilles Bourdos Director Evangeline Lilly Evangeline Lilly as Claire John Malkovich John Malkovich as Kay Mark Camacho Mark Camacho as Lawyer Jason Cavalier Jason Cavalier as Young Guy
    Newly divorced lawyer Nathan Del Amico is shaken up after he meets a doctor who claims that he can sense when select people are about to die. Though he doesn't believe the doctor, events in Nathan's life slowly make him think he's not long for this world.
    Accused 2005 POSTER

    Accused

    2005

    Danish

    7.0

    3

    68%

    68%

    Action

    degradation

    Drama

    incest

    lawyer

    prisoner

    sexual abuse

    Jacob Thuesen Jacob Thuesen Director Troels Lyby Troels Lyby as Henrik Charlotte Sieling Charlotte Sieling as Miriam Sofie Gråbøl Sofie Gråbøl as Nina Louise Mieritz Louise Mieritz as Pernille
    On the surface Henrik and Nina Christofferson are an ordinary family living happily. But they have a problem. Their daughter, Stine, a difficult 14 year old, has a habit of telling lies in class. When Stine accuses her father of sexual abuse, and is believed by seemingly eager social workers, their family is thrust into crisis. Could Henrik have done it? And when Stine prepares to return home, the ugly side of family life is exposed.
    Kajínek 2010 POSTER

    Kajínek

    2010

    Czech

    5.9

    Action

    based on true story

    Crime

    criminal

    Drama

    lawyer

    prison

    Thriller

    Petr Jákl Petr Jákl Director Petr Jákl Petr Jákl as Bory Prison Guard #3 Werner Daehn Werner Daehn as Perner / gang member Josef Sebek Josef Sebek as State Secretary Norbert Lichý Norbert Lichý as Svehla
    Crime thriller inspired by the story of Jiri Kajinek, which is considered the first bounty hunter in the Czech Republic. Thanks to his escape from the prison fortress Mirov it became a legend and the most wanted man in Europe. Five weeks while eluding the police, is still shrouded in mystery. Kajínek Film is a powerful story of the most famous prisoner int the Czech Republic in our story of double murder, the story of lawyer looking for new evidence, the story of the underworld and its penetration into the government and handling of the story. George is a victim of conspiracy or Kajínek cold-blooded killer? Trying to prove his innocence or to intimidate and influence witnesses?
    Who's That Girl 1987 POSTER

    Who's That Girl

    1987

    English

    4.8

    19

    Action

    Comedy

    cult comedy

    falsely accused

    lawyer

    mountain lion

    Music

    new york city

    Romance

    screwball comedy

    James Foley James Foley Director Stanley Tucci Stanley Tucci as 2nd Dock Worker Lloyd Kino Lloyd Kino as Bank Officer Roy Brocksmith Roy Brocksmith as Crystal Salesman Mary Gillis Mary Gillis as Gown Woman
    An uptight New York tax lawyer gets his life turned upside down, all in a single day, when he's asked to escort a feisty and free-spirited female ex-convict whom asks him to help prove her innocence of her crime.
    Jolly LLB 2013 POSTER

    Jolly LLB

    2013

    Hindi

    7.5

    10

    71%

    56%

    bollywood

    Comedy

    Crime

    Drama

    lawyer

    Subhash Kapoor Subhash Kapoor Director Boman Irani Boman Irani as Advocate Rajpal Saurabh Shukla Saurabh Shukla as Judge Tripathy Ramesh Deo Ramesh Deo as Kaul Saab Manoj Pahwa Manoj Pahwa as Pratap / Jolly's Jija
    Wanting to earn fame and fortune, a small time lawyer files a PIL for an infamous hit-and-run, and thus learns what it really is like to be a lawyer.
    What Rats Won't Do 1998 POSTER

    What Rats Won't Do

    1998

    English

    6.1

    5

    50%

    50%

    Action

    comedy

    Comedy

    jurist

    lawyer

    romance

    Romance

    romantic comedy

    romcom

    Alastair Reid Alastair Reid Director Charles Dance Charles Dance as Gerald Richard Coyle Richard Coyle as Journalist Natascha McElhone Natascha McElhone as Kate Parker Posey Parker Posey as Mirella
    Soon to be married lawyer Kate Beckenham has landed the case of a lifetime. Her courtroom opponent turns out to be the charming Jack Sullivan, who has never lost a single case.
    I Am Sam 2001 POSTER

    I Am Sam

    2001

    English

    7.6

    109

    35%

    86%

    Action

    Drama

    foster parents

    lawyer

    mentally disabled

    mentally handicapped man

    pro bono

    social services

    Jessie Nelson Jessie Nelson Director Molly Gordon Molly Gordon as Callie Roma Maffia Roma Maffia as First Family Court Judge Elle Fanning Elle Fanning as Lucy 2 Years Dakota Fanning Dakota Fanning as Lucy Diamond Dawson
    Sam, a neurodivergent man, has a daughter with a homeless woman who abandons them when they leave the hospital, leaving Sam to raise Lucy on his own. But as Lucy grows up, Sam's limitations as a parent start to become a problem and the authorities take her away. Sam convinces high-priced lawyer Rita to take his case pro bono and in turn teaches her the value of love and family.
    Nine Dead 2009 POSTER

    Nine Dead

    2009

    English

    5.4

    4

    Crime

    Drama

    flashback

    Horror

    infidelity

    kidnapping

    lawyer

    murder

    Mystery

    strip club

    Thriller

    Chris Shadley Chris Shadley Director Lawrence Turner Lawrence Turner as Coogan Daniel Baldwin Daniel Baldwin as Detective Seager Melissa Joan Hart Melissa Joan Hart as Kelley Ritchie Montgomery Ritchie Montgomery as Vincent Perez
    Communication is the key to the survival for nine strangers who have been kidnapped by a masked gunman and told that one of them will die every ten minutes until they discover how they are all connected. Who of the nine lives and who dies?
    Trial and Error 1997 POSTER

    Trial and Error

    1997

    English

    5.8

    6

    50%

    30%

    Action

    Comedy

    lawyer

    Romance

    Jonathan Lynn Jonathan Lynn Director Charlize Theron Charlize Theron as Billie Tyler Dale Dye Dale Dye as Dr. Stone Austin Pendleton Austin Pendleton as Judge Paul Z. Graff Rachel Winfree Rachel Winfree as Mrs. Sussex
    When lawyer Charlie is sent to a small Nevada town to file a continuance request for a client, his actor friend Richard turns up to throw a surprise bachelor party celebrating his upcoming marriage to the boss's daughter. When Charlie is too hung-over to make it to court for the hearing, Richard fills in, inadvertently committing felony fraud, and Charlie is left with no choice but to coach the clueless Richard through the whole trial.
    Christmas with a Capital C 2011 POSTER

    Christmas with a Capital C

    2011

    English

    4.3

    4

    alaska

    Comedy

    Drama

    Family

    holiday

    lawyer

    secularism

    small town

    winter

    Helmut Schleppi Helmut Schleppi Director Nancy Stafford Nancy Stafford as Kristen Reed Francesca Derosa Francesca Derosa as Makayla Reed Daniel Baldwin Daniel Baldwin as Mitch Bright Katie Wallack Katie Wallack as Receptionist
    An attorney returns to his small home town in Alaska and quickly rocks the boat by getting an injunction against the nativity display tradition and attacking Christmas.
    The Lawyer 1970 POSTER

    The Lawyer

    1970

    English

    6.7

    Crime

    Drama

    lawyer

    Mystery

    socialite

    Sidney J. Furie Sidney J. Furie Director Ray Ballard Ray Ballard as Mr. Canon Warren J. Kemmerling Warren J. Kemmerling as Sergeant Moran Barry Newman Barry Newman as Tony Petrocelli Ivor Barry Ivor Barry as Wyler
    Tony Petrocelli, a bright young lawyer practicing in the rich cattle town of Baker, becomes embroiled in a murder case.
    The Whole Truth 2016 POSTER

    The Whole Truth

    2016

    English

    6.2

    137

    35%

    34%

    Action

    Crime

    Drama

    lawyer

    legal thriller

    murder

    Mystery

    patricide

    Thriller

    woman director

    Courtney Hunt Courtney Hunt Director Ritchie Montgomery Ritchie Montgomery as Judge Robichaux Renée Zellweger Renée Zellweger as Loretta Gabriel Basso Gabriel Basso as Mike Keanu Reeves Keanu Reeves as Ramsey
    A defense attorney works to get his teenage client acquitted of murdering his wealthy father.
    A Study in Scarlet 1933 POSTER

    A Study in Scarlet

    1933

    English

    5.6

    3

    93%

    15%

    Action

    detective

    Drama

    Horror

    lawyer

    Mystery

    secret society

    sherlock holmes

    Thriller

    widow

    Edwin L. Marin Edwin L. Marin Director Alan Mowbray Alan Mowbray as Inspector Lastrade J.M. Kerrigan J.M. Kerrigan as Jabez Wilson Anna May Wong Anna May Wong as Mrs. Pyke Reginald Owen Reginald Owen as Sherlock Holmes
    In London, a secret society led by lawyer Thaddeus Merrydew collects the assets of any of its deceased members and divides them among the remaining members. Society members start dropping like flies. Sherlock Holmes is approached by member James Murphy's widow, who is miffed at being left penniless by her husband. When Captain Pyke is shot, Holmes keys in on his mysterious Chinese widow as well as the shady Merrydew. Other members keep dying: Malcom Dearing first, then Mr. Baker. There is also an attempt on the life of young Eileen Forrester, who became a reluctant society member upon the death of her father. Holmes' uncanny observations and insights are put to the test.
    Mommie Dearest 1981 POSTER

    Mommie Dearest

    1981

    English

    6.7

    11

    50%

    72%

    Action

    adoption

    biography

    Biography

    child abuse

    Drama

    hollywood

    lawyer

    sociopath

    Frank Perry Frank Perry Director Diana Scarwid Diana Scarwid as Christina Crawford Margaret Fairchild Margaret Fairchild as Mother Superior Cathy Lind Hayes Cathy Lind Hayes as Nurse Peter Jason Peter Jason as Pepsi Executive #4
    Renowned film star Joan Crawford's abuse towards Christina, her adopted daughter, intensifies as her professional and romantic relationships turn sour.
    9-Month Stretch 2013 POSTER

    9-Month Stretch

    2013

    French

    6.4

    alcohol abuse

    celebrity cameo

    Comedy

    court case

    Crime

    criminal

    false accusations

    lawyer

    Mystery

    Albert Dupontel Albert Dupontel Director Terry Gilliam Terry Gilliam as Charlie Meatson Philippe Uchan Philippe Uchan as De Bernard Laurent Manzoni Laurent Manzoni as Homme politique Jean Dujardin Jean Dujardin as Le traducteur en langue des signes
    Ariane Felder is pregnant! This is surprising with her being a young hardened judge with strict morals. But what is more surprising is that, according to paternity testing, the child's father is none other than Bob, a criminal from the prosecution charged with an atrocious attack! Ariane doesn't remember any of what has happened, so she has no idea what to expect...
    The Divorce of Lady X 1938 POSTER

    The Divorce of Lady X

    1938

    English

    6.6

    2

    53%

    53%

    Comedy

    divorce

    Drama

    hotel

    lawyer

    misunderstanding

    Romance

    romantic comedy

    romcom

    Tim Whelan Tim Whelan Director Laurence Olivier Laurence Olivier as Everard Logan Michael Rennie Michael Rennie as Greeter in Club Binnie Barnes Binnie Barnes as Lady Mere Edward Lexy Edward Lexy as Peters - Club Attendant
    A London barrister believes the woman who spent the night in his hotel suite is the erring wife of his newest client.
    On the Basis of Sex 2018 POSTER

    On the Basis of Sex

    2018

    English

    7.1

    75

    72%

    76%

    1970s

    Action

    based on a true story

    based on true story

    biography

    Biography

    Drama

    History

    lawyer

    supreme court

    Mimi Leder Mimi Leder Director Cailee Spaeny Cailee Spaeny as Jane Ginsburg Justin Theroux Justin Theroux as Mel Wulf Stephen Root Stephen Root as Professor Brown Felicity Jones Felicity Jones as Ruth Bader Ginsburg
    Young lawyer Ruth Bader Ginsburg teams with her husband Marty to bring a groundbreaking case before the U.S. Court of Appeals and overturn a century of sex discrimination.
    Changing Lanes 2002 POSTER

    Changing Lanes

    2002

    English

    6.5

    53

    77%

    53%

    Action

    car accident

    custody battle

    Drama

    lawyer

    new york city

    revenge

    road rage

    Thriller

    Roger Michell Roger Michell Director Amanda Peet Amanda Peet as Cynthia Delano Banek Samuel L. Jackson Samuel L. Jackson as Doyle Gipson Ben Affleck Ben Affleck as Gavin Banek Matt Malloy Matt Malloy as Ron Cabot
    A rush-hour fender-bender on New York City's crowded FDR Drive, under most circumstances, wouldn't set off a chain reaction that could decimate two people's lives. But on this day, at this time, a minor collision will turn two complete strangers into vicious adversaries. Their means of destroying each other might be different, but their goals, ultimately, will be the same: Each will systematically try to dismantle the other's life in a reckless effort to reclaim something he has lost.
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