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MGM Plus
86
8.4
/158655/
82
/2386/
82
/1578/
4.4
/109077/
100
/41/
95
/744/
76
/12/
cc age 11+

Witness for the Prosecution (1957)
An ailing barrister agrees to defend a man in a sensational murder trial where the unconvincing testimony of the defendant's wife becomes a subject of confusion.
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HBO Max Amazon Channel
81
7.6
/28395/
72
/837/
71
/351/
3.6
/20087/
97
/152/
89
/679/
90
/39/
cc age 17+

Capturing the Friedmans (2003)
An Oscar nominated documentary about a middle-class American family who is torn apart when the father Arnold and son Jesse are accused of sexually abusing numerous children. Director Jarecki interviews people from different sides of this tragic story and raises the question of whether they were rightfully tried when they claim they were innocent and there was never any evidence against them.
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Criterion Channel
82
81
7.9
/23927/
76
/394/
76
/379/
4.1
/46425/
91
/23/
90
/222/

A Short Film About Killing (1988)
Jacek climbs into the taxi driven by Waldemar, tells him to drive to a remote location, then brutally strangles him, seemingly without motive.
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Kanopy
80
7.3
/45774/
72
/1240/
71
/725/
4.0
/89190/
89
/53/
78
/717/
81
/16/

To Live and Die in L.A. (1985)
When his longtime partner on the force is killed, reckless U.S. Secret Service agent Richard Chance vows revenge, setting out to nab dangerous counterfeit artist Eric Masters.
poster
Kanopy
80
7.4
/10418/
71
/197/
70
/169/
3.8
/10741/
93
/28/
81
/122/
80
/16/

Prince of the City (1981)
New York City detective Daniel Ciello agrees to help the United States Department of Justice help eliminate corruption in the police department, as long as he will not have to turn in any close friends. In doing so, Ciello uncovers a conspiracy within the force to smuggle drugs to street informants.
poster
80
7.6
/341066/
75
/15714/
72
/7098/
3.6
/212896/
91
/314/
87
/2551/
81
/48/
cc age 13+

Bridge of Spies (2015)
During the Cold War, the Soviet Union captures U.S. pilot Francis Gary Powers after shooting down his U-2 spy plane. Sentenced to 10 years in prison, Powers' only hope is New York lawyer James Donovan, recruited by a CIA operative to negotiate his release. Donovan boards a plane to Berlin, hoping to win the young man's freedom through a prisoner exchange. If all goes well, the Russians would get Rudolf Abel, the convicted spy who Donovan defended in court.
poster
79
7.3
/104746/
72
/2049/
69
/1185/
3.6
/47787/
88
/58/
80
/1196/
79
/24/
cc age 17+

The People vs. Larry Flynt (1996)
Larry Flynt is the hedonistically obnoxious, but indomitable, publisher of Hustler magazine. The film recounts his struggle to make an honest living publishing his girlie magazine and how it changes into a battle to protect the freedom of speech for all people.
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FXNow
79
7.4
/31345/
72
/1178/
71
/753/
4.1
/69041/
82
/234/
72
/59/
80
/44/
cc age 13+

A Hidden Life (2019)
Austrian farmer Franz Jägerstätter faces the threat of execution for refusing to fight for the Nazis during World War II.
poster
79
7.6
/118956/
77
/6847/
75
/2388/
3.8
/167109/
89
/236/
95
/539/
73
/38/
cc age 14+

Dark Waters (2019)
A tenacious attorney uncovers a dark secret that connects a growing number of unexplained deaths to one of the world's largest corporations. In the process, he risks everything — his future, his family, and his own life — to expose the truth.
poster
79
7.7
/34201/
76
/632/
74
/602/
3.9
/32144/
88
/26/
86
/654/
76
/5/

Cape Fear (1962)
Sam Bowden witnesses a rape committed by Max Cady and testifies against him. When released after 8 years in prison, Cady begins stalking Bowden and his family but is always clever enough not to violate the law.
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Amazon Prime Video
81
78
7.8
/15237/
74
/285/
71
/155/
4.0
/8666/
100
/23/
91
/272/
73
/11/

Breaker Morant (1980)
During the Boer War, three Australian lieutenants are on trial for shooting Boer prisoners. Though they acted under orders, they are being used as scapegoats by the General Staff, who hopes to distance themselves from the irregular practices of the war. The trial does not progress as smoothly as expected by the General Staff, as the defence puts up a strong fight in the courtroom.
poster
The Roku Channel
78
7.3
/171163/
73
/4035/
72
/2451/
3.7
/141795/
81
/189/
81
/4288/
74
/40/
cc age 18+

Monster (2003)
An emotionally scarred highway drifter shoots a sadistic trick who rapes her, and ultimately becomes America's first female serial killer.
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The Roku Channel
78
7.1
/36657/
73
/1870/
71
/729/
3.7
/90215/
82
/233/
92
/4259/
74
/43/
cc age 16+

Queen & Slim (2019)
While on a forgettable first date together in Ohio, a black man and a black woman are pulled over for a minor traffic infraction. The situation escalates, with sudden and tragic results.
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YouTube TV
78
7.5
/36082/
73
/745/
73
/703/
3.9
/58100/
86
/57/
84
/554/

The Lady from Shanghai (1947)
A romantic drifter gets caught between a corrupt tycoon and his voluptuous wife.
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Hoopla
78
7.5
/10196/
75
/419/
71
/119/
3.7
/8560/
92
/12/
84
/191/

Paradise Lost 2: Revelations (2000)
Revisiting the 1994 Arkansas murder of three 8-year-old boys and the three teenagers convicted of the crime. A follow up to Paradise Lost, Revelations features new interviews with the convicted men, as well as with the original judge and police investigators.
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Netflix
77
7.6
/82946/
79
/4954/
78
/2410/
3.8
/122141/
85
/310/
99
/4320/
68
/50/
cc age 13+

Just Mercy (2019)
The powerful true story of Harvard-educated lawyer Bryan Stevenson, who goes to Alabama to defend the disenfranchised and wrongly condemned — including Walter McMillian, a man sentenced to death despite evidence proving his innocence. Bryan fights tirelessly for Walter with the system stacked against them.
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Kanopy
76
7.7
/275510/
77
/6520/
77
/3703/
4.0
/379765/
77
/47/
89
/3813/
47
/18/
cc age 17+

Primal Fear (1996)
Defense attorney Martin Vail takes on jobs for money and prestige rather than any sense of the greater good. His latest case involves an altar boy, accused of brutally murdering the archbishop of Chicago. Vail finds himself up against his ex-pupil and ex-lover, but as the case progresses and the Church's dark secrets are revealed, Vail finds that what appeared a simple case takes on a darker, more dangerous aspect.
poster
Kanopy
76
7.3
/28427/
76
/1844/
72
/653/
3.5
/17854/
80
/145/
84
/294/
66
/34/
cc age 13+

Marshall (2017)
Thurgood Marshall, the first African-American Supreme Court Justice, battles through one of his career-defining cases.
poster
80
76
7.6
/7951/
75
/246/
73
/116/
3.8
/12176/
100
/12/
84
/53/
78
/11/

Remember the Night (1940)
Unexpected love blossoms when an assistant district attorney agrees to take a recidivist shoplifter home so she doesn't have to spend Christmas alone in jail.
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fuboTV
76
7.5
/92788/
74
/1929/
75
/1813/
3.7
/67499/
90
/31/
88
/1399/
59
/11/
cc age 16+

Midnight Express (1978)
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".
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HBO Max Amazon Channel
75
7.0
/118120/
71
/9528/
68
/2226/
3.4
/586519/
93
/183/
90
/108/
72
/37/
cc age 14+

Juror #2 (2024)
While serving as a juror in a high profile murder trial, family man Justin Kemp finds himself struggling with a serious moral dilemma…one he could use to sway the jury verdict and potentially convict—or free—the accused killer.
poster
75
7.2
/5317/
67
/130/
63
/74/
3.5
/2910/
85
/48/
78
/327/
78
/16/

Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired (2008)
Examines the public scandal and private tragedy which led to legendary director Roman Polanski's sudden flight from the United States.
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HBO Max Amazon Channel
75
7.5
/31640/
72
/659/
70
/417/
3.5
/10254/
83
/24/
83
/587/
cc age 15+

You Don't Know Jack (2010)
Controversy and legal problems follow Dr. Jack Kevorkian as he advocates assisted suicide.
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Netflix
74
7.3
/266648/
75
/7439/
72
/3487/
3.6
/119476/
83
/172/
82
/5248/
63
/31/
cc age 16+

The Lincoln Lawyer (2011)
Mick Haller is a charismatic defense attorney who does business out of his Lincoln Continental sedan. Mick spends most of his time defending petty crooks and other bottom-feeders, so it comes as quite a surprise when he lands the case of a lifetime: defending a Beverly Hills playboy who is accused of attempted murder. However, what Mick initially thinks is an open-and-shut case with a big monetary reward develops into something more sinister.
poster
The Roku Channel
73
7.4
/44144/
74
/857/
71
/555/
3.9
/48603/
78
/36/
80
/578/
58
/9/
cc age 15+

...And Justice for All (1979)
An ethical Baltimore defense lawyer disgusted with rampant legal corruption is forced to defend a judge he despises in a rape trial under the threat of being disbarred.
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Amazon Prime Video
78
72
7.4
/8361/
71
/178/
70
/156/
3.6
/6962/
100
/10/
85
/110/
cc age 12+

Compulsion (1959)
Two close friends' plan to execute a flawless crime is crushed when one of them inadvertently leaves his glasses at the crime scene.
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Kanopy
72
6.7
/3256/
71
/251/
64
/78/
3.4
/2142/
83
/47/
70
/49/
71
/19/

Whitey: United States of America v. James J. Bulger (2014)
A documentary that captures the sensational trial of infamous gangster James 'Whitey' Bulger, using the legal proceedings as a springboard to explore allegations of corruption within the highest levels of law enforcement. Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Joe Berlinger examines Bulger's relationship with the FBI and Department of Justice that allowed him to reign over a criminal empire in Boston for decades.
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Criterion Channel
79
71
7.6
/6369/
70
/120/
70
/92/
3.8
/5917/
100
/23/
83
/111/

All That Money Can Buy (1941)
Farmer Jabez Stone, about to lose his land, agrees to sell his soul to the devil, known as Mr. Scratch, who gives Jabez seven years to enjoy the fruits of his sale before he collects. Over that time, Jabez pays off his debts and helps many neighboring farmers, then becomes an advocate for the upstanding Sen. Daniel Webster. When Jabez's contract with Mr. Scratch concludes, he desperately turns to Webster to represent him in a trial for his soul.
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fuboTV
78
71
7.5
/9753/
74
/149/
73
/117/
3.7
/7309/
89
/18/
85
/119/

The Talk of the Town (1942)
Hilarity ensues when a falsely accused fugitive from justice hides at the house of his childhood friend, which she has recently rented to a high-principled law teacher.
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Netflix
70
7.5
/70421/
75
/3560/
74
/1215/
3.7
/55831/
75
/219/
85
/196/
53
/35/
cc age 16+

The Mauritanian (2021)
The true story of the Mauritanian Mohamedou Ould Slahi, who was held at the U.S military's Guantanamo Bay detention center without charges for over a decade and sought help from a defense attorney for his release.
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Amazon Prime Video
70
7.1
/119170/
72
/2864/
69
/1460/
3.4
/59877/
73
/160/
75
/2107/
61
/38/
cc age 14+

Runaway Jury (2003)
After a workplace shooting in New Orleans, a trial against the gun manufacturer pits lawyer Wendell Rohr against shady jury consultant Rankin Fitch, who uses illegal means to stack the jury with people sympathetic to the defense. But when juror Nicholas Easter and his girlfriend Marlee reveal their ability to sway the jury into delivering any verdict they want, a high-stakes cat-and-mouse game begins.
poster
70
7.5
/435570/
76
/12701/
74
/6502/
3.6
/389450/
65
/66/
80
/6179/
60
/19/
cc age 18+

The Devil's Advocate (1997)
Aspiring Florida defense lawyer Kevin Lomax accepts a job at a New York law firm. With the stakes getting higher every case, Kevin quickly learns that his boss has something far more evil planned.
poster
78
70
7.4
/5883/
72
/113/
71
/127/
3.8
/4477/
91
/11/
88
/49/

Sergeant Rutledge (1960)
Respected black cavalry Sergeant Brax Rutledge stands court-martial for raping and killing a white woman and murdering her father, his superior officer.
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Kanopy
77
70
7.2
/6088/
69
/119/
66
/105/
3.7
/6823/
100
/10/
82
/58/

Raw Deal (1948)
Joe Sullivan is itching to get out of prison. He's taken the rap for his accomplice Rick, a sadistic mobster who owes him $50,000 from the job they pulled. Rick sets up an escape for Joe, assuming that Joe will be killed while fleeing. But with the help of his love-struck girl Pat and his sympathetic legal caseworker Ann, Joe gets further than Rick intended...
poster
73
70
6.9
/13779/
66
/228/
66
/275/
3.6
/18800/
93
/27/
77
/283/

Matador (1986)
A conflicted youth confesses to crimes he didn't commit while a man and woman aroused by death become obsessed with each other.
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HBO Max Amazon Channel
69
6.6
/76421/
65
/3253/
67
/1229/
3.4
/505082/
67
/273/
71
/157/
63
/51/
cc age 17+

Beau Is Afraid (2023)
Following the sudden death of his mother, a mild-mannered but anxiety-ridden man confronts his darkest fears as he embarks on an epic odyssey back home.
poster
Amazon Prime Video
69
7.1
/37383/
69
/1349/
69
/856/
3.6
/29756/
75
/151/
71
/57/
65
/31/

In the Fade (2017)
Katja's life collapses after the deaths of her husband and son in a bomb attack. After a time of mourning and injustice, Katja seeks revenge.
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Hoopla
68
6.7
/9416/
65
/163/
63
/133/
3.4
/4794/
71
/31/
64
/67/
60
/19/

Night Falls on Manhattan (1997)
A newly elected District attorney finds himself in the middle of a police corruption investigation that may involve his father and his partner.
poster
73
67
7.2
/9916/
70
/113/
69
/126/
3.5
/7625/
93
/27/
69
/101/
73
/8/

They Drive by Night (1940)
Joe and Paul Fabrini are Wildcat, or independent, truck drivers who have their own small one-truck business. The Fabrini boys constantly battle distributors, rivals and loan collectors, while trying to make a success of their transport company.
poster
74
67
7.5
/12278/
73
/170/
71
/166/
3.8
/8013/
79
/71/

Submarino (2010)
As children, Nick and his little brother take care of their baby brother while their mother drinks herself senseless. But the baby dies, and both brothers blame themselves. Many years later, Nick is out of prison after serving time for an assault. He drinks, lives in a shelter and tries to help an old friend. When their mother dies, Nick meets his brother at the funeral. The brother, who remains nameless, is a single father to a young boy, but also supports a drug habit that is spiraling out of control. When an opportunity presents itself, he becomes a drug dealer to secure his son's future. Eventually, the two brothers meet again.
poster
Netflix
66
6.4
/85295/
70
/7508/
66
/1335/
2.9
/93257/
67
/200/
75
/696/
53
/47/
cc age 15+

Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F (2024)
Forty years after his unforgettable first case in Beverly Hills, Detroit cop Axel Foley returns to do what he does best: solve crimes and cause chaos.
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Hulu
66
6.6
/48228/
73
/2609/
67
/1102/
3.3
/52249/
59
/34/
62
/1648/
cc age 5+

Miracle on 34th Street (1994)
Six-year-old Susan Walker has doubts about childhood's most enduring miracle—Santa Claus. Her mother told her the secret about Santa a long time ago, but, after meeting a special department store Santa who's convinced he's the real thing, Susan is given the most precious gift of all—something to believe in.
poster
Starz
66
7.0
/386093/
72
/19595/
67
/7400/
3.2
/206066/
64
/181/
67
/5980/
50
/36/
cc age 15+

Jack Reacher (2012)
One morning in an ordinary town, five people are shot dead in a seemingly random attack. All evidence points to a single suspect: an ex-military sniper who is quickly brought into custody. The interrogation yields one written note: 'Get Jack Reacher!'. Reacher, an enigmatic ex-Army investigator, believes the authorities have the right man but agrees to help the sniper's defense attorney. However, the more Reacher delves into the case, the less clear-cut it appears. So begins an extraordinary chase for the truth, pitting Jack Reacher against an unexpected enemy, with a skill for violence and a secret to keep.
poster
Amazon Prime Video
65
6.5
/4928/
61
/51/
59
/69/
3.1
/1352/
67
/55/
55
/60/
66
/25/

A Map of the World (1999)
School nurse Alice Goodwin lives with her husband and two daughters on a dairy farm in a small Wisconsin community. After an accident on her property involving a friend's child, the town turns against her and Alice finds herself fighting charges of child abuse.
poster
YouTube
64
7.4
/216594/
73
/7585/
73
/4296/
3.4
/99331/
49
/197/
72
/2011/
48
/39/
cc age 16+

The Judge (2014)
A successful lawyer returns to his hometown for his mother's funeral only to discover that his estranged father, the town's judge, is suspected of murder.
poster
Hulu
63
7.2
/153656/
74
/6350/
75
/2115/
3.3
/388180/
34
/221/
96
/4024/
43
/46/
cc age 14+

Where the Crawdads Sing (2022)
Abandoned by her family, Kya raises herself all alone in the marshes outside of her small town. When her former boyfriend is found dead, Kya is instantly branded by the local townspeople and law enforcement as the prime suspect for his murder.
poster
63
6.6
/12724/
70
/368/
66
/238/
3.2
/5921/
71
/17/
59
/167/
53
/13/

Suspect (1987)
When a Supreme Court judge commits suicide and his secretary is found murdered, all fingers point to Carl Anderson, a homeless veteran who's deaf and mute. But when public defender Kathleen Riley is assigned to his case, she begins to believe that Anderson may actually be innocent. Juror Eddie Sanger, a Washington lobbyist, agrees, and together the pair begins their own investigation of events.
poster
Hoopla
60
6.6
/3020/
61
/60/
60
/40/
3.4
/764/
51
/83/
55
/90/
51
/25/

Cherish (2002)
After a martini-induced rampage, a fantasy-prone young woman is placed under house arrest.


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