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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.
    A Time to Kill 1996 POSTER

    A Time to Kill

    1996

    English

    7.5

    94

    66%

    85%

    Action

    court

    Crime

    Drama

    jurors

    ku klux klan

    mississippi river

    rape

    sniper

    Thriller

    Joel Schumacher Joel Schumacher Director Samuel L. Jackson Samuel L. Jackson as Carl Lee Hailey Sandra Bullock Sandra Bullock as Ellen Roark Kiefer Sutherland Kiefer Sutherland as Freddie Lee Cobb Matthew McConaughey Matthew McConaughey as Jake Tyler Brigance
    A young lawyer defends a black man accused of murdering two white men who raped his 10-year-old daughter, sparking a rebirth of the KKK.
    Casualties of War 1989 POSTER

    Casualties of War

    1989

    English

    7.1

    49

    82%

    75%

    Action

    based on a true story

    court

    Crime

    Drama

    History

    menace

    rape

    vietcong

    vietnam war

    War

    Brian De Palma Brian De Palma Director Darren E. Burrows Darren E. Burrows as Cherry Sherman Howard Sherman Howard as Court Martial President Holt McCallany Holt McCallany as Lt. Kramer Dan Martin Dan Martin as Sgt. Hawthorne
    During the Vietnam War, a soldier finds himself the outsider of his own squad when they unnecessarily kidnap a female villager.
    My Cousin Vinny 1992 POSTER

    My Cousin Vinny

    1992

    English

    7.6

    94

    85%

    87%

    Action

    alabama

    Comedy

    court

    court case

    Crime

    prison

    small town

    southern usa

    Jonathan Lynn Jonathan Lynn Director Austin Pendleton Austin Pendleton as John Gibbons Bob Penny Bob Penny as Juror #2 Marisa Tomei Marisa Tomei as Mona Lisa Vito Joe Pesci Joe Pesci as Vinny Gambini
    Two carefree pals from Brooklyn traveling through rural Alabama on their way back to college are mistakenly arrested, and charged with murder. Fortunately, one of them has a cousin who's a lawyer - Vincent Gambini, a former auto mechanic from Brooklyn who just passed his bar exam after his sixth try. When he arrives with his leather-clad girlfriend, to try his first case, it's a real shock - for him and the Deep South!
    Intolerable Cruelty 2003 POSTER

    Intolerable Cruelty

    2003

    English

    6.3

    37

    76%

    48%

    Action

    assassin

    california

    Comedy

    court

    Crime

    fetish

    hitman

    infidelity

    Romance

    Ethan Coen Ethan Coen Director Kiersten Warren Kiersten Warren as Claire O'Mara Billy Bob Thornton Billy Bob Thornton as Howard D. Doyle George Clooney George Clooney as Miles Mary Pat Gleason Mary Pat Gleason as Nero's Waitress
    A revenge-seeking gold digger marries a womanizing Beverly Hills lawyer with the intention of making a killing in the divorce.
    Restoration 1995 POSTER

    Restoration

    1995

    English

    6.6

    18

    71%

    58%

    Action

    Biography

    charles ii

    court

    Drama

    fountain

    History

    jealousy

    medicine

    Romance

    wealth

    Michael Hoffman Michael Hoffman Director Robert Downey Jr. Robert Downey Jr. as Merivel David Thewlis David Thewlis as Pearce Sam Neill Sam Neill as The King Ian McKellen Ian McKellen as Will Gates
    An aspiring young physician, Robert Merivel found himself in the service of King Charles II and saves the life of someone close to the King. Merivel joins the King's court and lives the high life provided to someone of his position. Merivel is ordered to marry his King's mistress in order to divert the queens suspicions. He is given one order by the king and that is not to fall in love. The situation worsens when Merivel finds himself in love with his new wife. Eventually, the King finds out and relieves Merivel of his position and wealth. His fall from grace leaves Merivel where he first started. And through his travels and reunions with an old friend, he rediscovers his love for true medicine and what it really means to be a physician.
    Ridicule 1996 POSTER

    Ridicule

    1996

    French

    13

    80%

    83%

    bedroom

    Comedy

    court

    Drama

    duel

    epidemic

    History

    painter

    Romance

    versailles

    Patrice Leconte Patrice Leconte Director Jacques Mathou Jacques Mathou as Abbé de l'Epée Albert Delpy Albert Delpy as Baron de Guéret Jean Rochefort Jean Rochefort as Bellegarde Judith Godrèche Judith Godrèche as Mathilde
    To get royal backing on a needed drainage project, a poor French lord must learn to play the delicate games of wit at court at Versailles.
    Foolish Wives 1922 POSTER

    Foolish Wives

    1922

    English

    7.0

    21

    89%

    69%

    Action

    court

    Drama

    monte carlo

    Thriller

    wig

    Erich von Stroheim Erich von Stroheim Director Agnes Emerson Agnes Emerson as Bit Role William H. O'Brien William H. O'Brien as Croupier Mae Busch Mae Busch as Her Cousin - Princess Vera Petchnikoff Erich von Stroheim Erich von Stroheim as Their Cousin - Count Sergius Karamzin - Capt. 3rd Hussars Imper. Russian Army
    A con artist masquerades as Russian nobility and attempts to seduce the wife of an American diplomat.
    The Castle 1997 POSTER

    The Castle

    1997

    English

    7.7

    9

    49%

    49%

    Action

    airport

    australia

    Comedy

    court

    court case

    david and goliath

    Drama

    underdog

    Rob Sitch Rob Sitch Director Eric Bana Eric Bana as Con Petropoulous Michael Caton Michael Caton as Darryl Kerrigan Tiriel Mora Tiriel Mora as Dennis Denuto Charles 'Bud' Tingwell Charles 'Bud' Tingwell as Lawrence Hammill
    The quirky Kerrigan family lives together in a makeshift home they built themselves – with great pride and a bizarre attention to detail – a few yards from the edge of Melbourne, Australia's busy Tullamarine Airport. When a building inspector condemns the building and reveals that the government plans to use their land for an airport expansion, Darryl Kerrigan and his brood recruit hack attorney Dennis Denuto and prepare themselves for the fight of their lives.
    Loving 2016 POSTER

    Loving

    2016

    English

    7.0

    39

    88%

    76%

    Action

    biography

    Biography

    civil rights

    court

    Drama

    interracial relationship

    marriage

    Romance

    supreme court

    Jeff Nichols Jeff Nichols Director Nick Kroll Nick Kroll as Bernie Cohen Matt Malloy Matt Malloy as Chet Antieau Michael Shannon Michael Shannon as Grey Villet Marton Csokas Marton Csokas as Sheriff Brooks
    The story of Richard and Mildred Loving, an interracial couple, whose challenge of their anti-miscegenation arrest for their marriage in Virginia led to a legal battle that would end at the US Supreme Court.
    12 Angry Men 1997 POSTER

    12 Angry Men

    1997

    English

    7.8

    25

    93%

    87%

    court

    Crime

    death penalty

    Drama

    judge

    jurors

    revelation

    right and justice

    William Friedkin William Friedkin Director Courtney B. Vance Courtney B. Vance as Foreman Mary McDonnell Mary McDonnell as Judge Mykelti Williamson Mykelti Williamson as Juror #10 Armin Mueller-Stahl Armin Mueller-Stahl as Juror #4
    During the trial of a man accused of his father's murder, a lone juror takes a stand against the guilty verdict handed down by the others as a result of their preconceptions and prejudices.
    Miracle on 34th Street 1947 POSTER

    Miracle on 34th Street

    1947

    English

    7.9

    23

    96%

    87%

    Action

    Comedy

    court

    department store

    Drama

    Family

    Fantasy

    holiday

    judge

    macy's thanksgiving day parade

    parent child relationship

    George Seaton George Seaton Director John Roy John Roy as Court Officer Bearing Mail Robert Gist Robert Gist as Department Store Window Dresser Maureen O'Hara Maureen O'Hara as Doris Walker Thelma Ritter Thelma Ritter as Peter's Mother
    Kris Kringle, seemingly the embodiment of Santa Claus, is asked to portray the jolly old fellow at Macy's following his performance in the Thanksgiving Day parade. His portrayal is so complete that many begin to question if he truly is Santa Claus, while others question his sanity.
    Primal Fear 1996 POSTER

    Primal Fear

    1996

    English

    7.7

    122

    77%

    89%

    Action

    based on novel or book

    chicago, illinois

    child abuse

    corruption

    court

    court case

    Crime

    Drama

    Mystery

    Thriller

    Gregory Hoblit Gregory Hoblit Director Edward Norton Edward Norton as Aaron Laura Linney Laura Linney as Janet Venable Steven Bauer Steven Bauer as Joey Pinero Richard Gere Richard Gere as Martin Vail
    An arrogant, high-powered attorney takes on the case of a poor altar boy found running away from the scene of the grisly murder of the bishop who has taken him in. The case gets a lot more complex when the accused reveals that there may or may not have been a third person in the room.
    Innocence 2020 POSTER

    Innocence

    2020

    Korean

    6.6

    7

    82%

    82%

    court

    Crime

    Drama

    lawyer

    mother

    mother daughter relationship

    Thriller

    Sang-Hyun Park Sang-Hyun Park Director Hye-Sun Shin Hye-Sun Shin as Ahn Jung-in Jun-ho Heo Jun-ho Heo as Mayor Chu Shi-jang Chang-Seok Ko Chang-Seok Ko as Seedsman Su-hyeon Kim Su-hyeon Kim as Vice President of law firm
    A lawyer tries to prove her mother's innocence and uncover the secrets of a small village with the help of the local mayor. Her mother was accused of murder after the rice wine was poisoned at her husband's funeral, but she is suffering from memory loss and cannot defend herself.
    Land of Happiness 2024 POSTER

    Land of Happiness

    2024

    Korean

    6.2

    4

    1970s

    Action

    court

    Drama

    korea president

    lawyer

    Chang-min Choo Chang-min Choo Director Bae-soo Jeon Bae-soo Jeon as Lim Ki-Hong Lim Ki-Hong as Jae-Cheol Kim Jae-Cheol Kim as Jin Tae-gon Sun-kyun Lee Sun-kyun Lee as Park Tae-joo
    October 26, 1979, a presidential assassination shakes the nation. Taking on the defense of Park Tae-joo, the secretary involved in the presidential assassination, lawyer Jung In-hoo enters what would be South Korea's most notorious political trial. Despite Park Tae-joo facing a predetermined sentence due to his military status, Jung In-hoo fights tirelessly to ensure a fair trial, enraged by the trial's unfair proceedings.
    Music Box 1989 POSTER

    Music Box

    1989

    English

    7.4

    13

    75%

    76%

    Action

    court

    court case

    Crime

    daughter

    Drama

    jurors

    sentence

    Thriller

    war crimes

    Costa-Gavras Costa-Gavras Director Jessica Lange Jessica Lange as Ann Talbot Frederic Forrest Frederic Forrest as Jack Burke Michael Rooker Michael Rooker as Karchy Laszlo Lukas Haas Lukas Haas as Mikey Talbot
    A lawyer defends her father accused of war crimes, but there is more to the case than she suspects.
    The Verdict 1982 POSTER

    The Verdict

    1982

    English

    7.7

    36

    88%

    88%

    Action

    affectation

    boston, massachusetts

    coma

    court

    Drama

    malpractice

    redemption

    Sidney Lumet Sidney Lumet Director Colin Stinton Colin Stinton as Billy Edward Binns Edward Binns as Bishop Brophy Bruce Willis Bruce Willis as Courtroom Observer Paul Newman Paul Newman as Frank Galvin
    Frank Galvin is a down-on-his-luck lawyer and reduced to drinking and ambulance chasing, when a former associate reminds him of his obligations in a medical malpractice suit by serving it to Galvin on a silver platter—all parties are willing to settle out of court. Blundering his way through the preliminaries, Galvin suddenly realizes that the case should actually go to court—to punish the guilty, to get a decent settlement for his clients... and to restore his standing as a lawyer.
    Recommendation for Mercy 1975 POSTER

    Recommendation for Mercy

    1975

    English

    6.1

    1

    based on true story

    canada

    canuxploitation

    court

    Drama

    murder

    rape

    Murray Markowitz Murray Markowitz Director James Millington James Millington as Mr. Robinson Karen Martin Karen Martin as Nora Cook Tom Brennan Tom Brennan as Portrait Photographer J.R. Zimmerman J.R. Zimmerman as Sergeant Henderson
    Inspired by true events, a 14 year-old boy is accused of raping and murdering a little girl
    Midnight Express 1978 POSTER

    Midnight Express

    1978

    English

    7.5

    54

    90%

    88%

    Action

    airport

    based on a true story

    Biography

    court

    Crime

    Drama

    drug smuggling

    escape

    prison

    Thriller

    Alan Parker Alan Parker Director Peter Jeffrey Peter Jeffrey as Ahmet John Hurt John Hurt as Max Mike Kellin Mike Kellin as Mr. Hayes Michael Ensign Michael Ensign as Stanley Daniels
    Billy Hayes is caught attempting to smuggle drugs out of Turkey. The Turkish courts decide to make an example of him, sentencing him to more than 30 years in prison. Hayes has two opportunities for release: the appeals made by his lawyer, his family, and the American government, or the "Midnight Express".
    Winter's Bone 2010 POSTER

    Winter's Bone

    2010

    English

    86

    94%

    76%

    Action

    Adventure

    based on novel or book

    court

    Crime

    Drama

    drug abuse

    missouri

    Mystery

    sheriff

    suspicion

    Thriller

    Debra Granik Debra Granik Director Sheryl Lee Sheryl Lee as April Dale Dickey Dale Dickey as Merab Jennifer Lawrence Jennifer Lawrence as Ree Garret Dillahunt Garret Dillahunt as Sheriff Baskin
    After discovering her father put their house up for his bail bond and then disappeared, 17-year-old Ree Dolly must confront the local criminal underworld and the harsh Ozark wilderness in order to to track down her father and save her family.
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