Legal Thriller Movies

While participating as a juror in a prominent murder case, devoted family man Justin Kemp faces a profound ethical quandary. He possesses the ability to influence the jury’s decision, which…

A woman is under suspicion for the murder of her spouse, while their visually impaired son grapples with a moral conflict as the only person who witnessed the event.

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.

A detainee at the U.S military’s Guantanamo Bay detention center is held without charges for over a decade and seeks help from a defense attorney for his release.

In this gripping drama directed by Fatih Akin, the story follows a woman’s quest for justice after her life is shattered by a tragic event. The film delves into themes…

In this legal drama directed by Dan Gilroy, Denzel Washington stars as a passionate and idealistic defense attorney whose life is upended when his mentor, the head of the small…

Set against the backdrop of modern-day Beirut, this gripping drama explores the escalating tensions between a Lebanese Christian and a Palestinian refugee after a minor altercation spirals into a national…

In this tense thriller directed by Ben Parker, a special ops team commandeers a research vessel’s submersible to retrieve a mysterious object from the ocean floor. As tensions rise among…

In this gripping courtroom drama directed by Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury, the narrative revolves around three young women who find themselves entangled in a legal battle after a night out goes…

Set in the late 1950s, this film follows the story of a decorated naval officer, played by Akshay Kumar, who finds himself embroiled in a high-profile murder case. The narrative…

In this legal drama directed by Courtney Hunt, Keanu Reeves stars as a defense attorney tasked with defending a teenager accused of murdering his wealthy father. As the trial unfolds,…

In this 2016 thriller directed by Shintaro Shimosawa, a young and ambitious lawyer becomes embroiled in a complex case involving a corrupt pharmaceutical executive and his own firm’s senior partner….

Set during the Cold War, this gripping historical drama follows the story of an insurance lawyer, James Donovan, played by Tom Hanks, who finds himself thrust into the world of…

In this gripping legal thriller directed by John Crowley, the story unfolds around a high-profile terrorism case in London. The narrative follows two defense lawyers, played by Eric Bana and…

Set against the backdrop of a small Arkansas town, this film delves into the harrowing true story of the West Memphis Three, a trio of teenagers wrongfully accused of a…

In this gripping legal thriller directed by Brad Furman, Matthew McConaughey stars as Mick Haller, a charismatic defense attorney who operates out of the back of his Lincoln Town Car….

In this gripping Argentine-Spanish thriller, a retired legal counselor revisits a haunting unresolved case from his past, intertwining themes of justice, love, and memory. The film stars Ricardo Darín and…

In this 2009 thriller directed by Peter Hyams, a young journalist, played by Jesse Metcalfe, sets out to expose a corrupt district attorney by framing himself for murder. As the…

In this gripping legal thriller, a “fixer” at a prestigious New York City law firm finds himself embroiled in a high-stakes case that threatens to unravel his life. The film…

In this gripping drama directed by Nikita Mikhalkov, twelve jurors are tasked with deciding the fate of a young Chechen boy accused of murdering his stepfather, a Russian army officer….

In this gripping legal thriller directed by Gregory Hoblit, Anthony Hopkins stars as a brilliant and manipulative engineer who is accused of attempting to murder his wife. Opposite him, Ryan…

In this gripping legal thriller, a high-stakes court case unfolds involving a widow suing a powerful gun manufacturer after her husband’s tragic death. The film delves into the intricate world…

In this gripping drama directed by Alan Parker, Kevin Spacey stars as a former philosophy professor and anti-death penalty activist who finds himself on death row for the murder of…

In this gripping legal thriller directed by Carl Franklin, a successful attorney, played by Ashley Judd, finds her world turned upside down when her husband, portrayed by Jim Caviezel, is…

In this intense military courtroom drama directed by William Friedkin, two decorated officers find themselves embroiled in a controversial legal battle following a disastrous mission in Yemen. The film stars…

This gripping drama, directed by Michael Mann, delves into the high-stakes world of corporate whistleblowing and investigative journalism. Starring Al Pacino and Russell Crowe, the film follows a former tobacco…

In this gripping thriller directed by Bruce Beresford, Ashley Judd stars as Libby Parsons, a woman who is wrongfully convicted of murdering her husband. After serving her sentence, she discovers…

In this gripping drama directed by Clint Eastwood, the story follows a seasoned journalist, played by Eastwood himself, who is racing against time to uncover the truth behind a murder…

In this legal thriller directed by Robert Altman, a Savannah lawyer, played by Kenneth Branagh, becomes entangled in a dangerous web of deceit and betrayal after taking on a case…

In this gripping legal thriller directed by Jon Avnet, Richard Gere stars as an American businessman who finds himself entangled in a complex web of legal and political intrigue while…

In this gripping legal thriller directed by Taylor Hackford, a talented young attorney, played by Keanu Reeves, is lured to a prestigious New York law firm with promises of wealth…

A psychological thriller directed by Satoshi Kon, this film follows Mima Kirigoe, a pop idol who decides to leave her music career to pursue acting. As she navigates the challenges…

Set in the racially charged atmosphere of Mississippi, this gripping legal drama follows a young attorney, played by Matthew McConaughey, as he defends a black man, portrayed by Samuel L….

In this gripping legal thriller directed by Gregory Hoblit, a high-profile defense attorney, played by Richard Gere, takes on the case of a young altar boy accused of murdering a…

In this 1996 thriller directed by Brian Gibson, Demi Moore stars as Annie Laird, a single mother who is selected as a juror in a high-profile mafia trial. Her life…

In this 1995 thriller directed by Arne Glimcher, a Harvard law professor, played by Sean Connery, is drawn into a complex case involving a death row inmate who claims innocence….

Set in the grim confines of Alcatraz, this 1995 film follows the harrowing story of a young prisoner, Henri Young, who is subjected to brutal treatment and solitary confinement. The…

In this gripping legal thriller directed by Joel Schumacher, a young boy becomes the target of both the mafia and the FBI after witnessing a lawyer’s suicide and learning a…

In this gripping legal thriller directed by Alan J. Pakula, a young law student, played by Julia Roberts, stumbles upon a conspiracy involving the assassination of two Supreme Court justices….

A young and ambitious Harvard Law School graduate, played by Tom Cruise, joins a prestigious law firm only to discover its dark secrets. As he delves deeper, he finds himself…

In this gripping courtroom drama, a young Navy lawyer, played by Tom Cruise, is tasked with defending two Marines accused of murder. As he delves deeper into the case, he…

This gripping political thriller, directed by Oliver Stone, delves into the complex and controversial investigation surrounding the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. The film follows New Orleans District Attorney…

In this gripping legal thriller, a prominent prosecutor finds himself entangled in a complex web of deceit and betrayal when he is accused of murdering a colleague with whom he…

When a Supreme Court justice takes his own life and his secretary is discovered dead, suspicion falls on Carl Anderson (played by Liam Neeson), a homeless veteran who cannot hear…

In this gripping legal thriller directed by Richard Marquand, a high-profile murder case unfolds, drawing viewers into a web of suspense and intrigue. The film stars Glenn Close as a…

In this gripping legal drama directed by Norman Jewison, Al Pacino delivers a powerful performance as Arthur Kirkland, a principled defense attorney caught in a moral quandary. The film explores…

In this 1962 film adaptation of Franz Kafka’s novel, a man named Josef K. finds himself inexplicably arrested and entangled in a bewildering legal system. As he navigates the surreal…

In this gripping courtroom drama, a seasoned barrister, Sir Wilfrid Robarts, takes on the defense of a man accused of murder, only to find himself entangled in a web of…