46 Legal Movies About Law and Lawyers

Elle Woods is the perfect sorority girl, but her dream is to marry Warner Huntington III. He breaks up with her to attend Harvard Law School. Determined to win him back, Elle follows him there and discovers a strength and…

A young Spanish-American man is on trial for his father's murder. The prosecution and defense present a seemingly clear case, but the jury's deliberations reveal a deeper story. The jurors, each carrying their own biases, must confront their prejudices as…

Two friends find themselves in a comical predicament when they are wrongly arrested in Alabama and accused of a serious crime. Their situation changes when one of them reveals he has a distant cousin, Vincent Gambini, who just passed the…

A respected but unwell lawyer takes on the defense of Leonard Vole in a very public murder trial. The case becomes complicated when Vole's wife, a mysterious figure, becomes a key witness and a prime suspect. The lawyer struggles to…

Attorney Claire Darrow takes on a murder case for a man connected to her mother's past. The situation becomes complicated when Claire's romantic partner, Miles, is assigned as the prosecuting attorney.

Augusta, Georgia, USA, June 3, 2017. Following a series of errands, Reality Winner arrives home and is approached by two men.

A successful lawyer goes back to his hometown for his mother's funeral and finds his relationship with his father, the town's judge, strained. He then learns that his father is suspected of murder.

District Attorney Mitch Brockden's career is on the rise until he accidentally causes a fatal hit-and-run. Driven by a desperate need to protect someone, he decides to acquit the person found with the body and charged with the crime. After…

Kevin Lomax, a driven young lawyer from Florida, joins a top New York law firm. He's eager to grow professionally, but soon discovers the firm hides a dark secret. As Kevin handles difficult cases, he uncovers a disturbing truth about…

Annie Laird and her son Oliver become caught in a dangerous power struggle when a gangster goes on trial for murder. "The Teacher" uses Oliver's life as leverage, demanding Annie influence the jury to secure a not-guilty verdict for his…

A stage director and an actress navigate a difficult divorce that spans the country, testing their limits and forcing them to confront their deepest selves.

"12 Angry Men," first a 1954 teleplay by Reginald Rose for television, is a drama centered on the dynamics within a jury room. Originally broadcast live on CBS, it was later adapted for the stage in 1955 and then became…

Libby Parsons has her life upended when she's wrongly convicted of murdering her husband and sentenced to prison. Over the years, her resolve to prove her innocence, be reunited with her son, and uncover the truth behind the crime strengthens.…

Frank Galvin, a lawyer struggling with alcoholism and working on the fringes of the legal profession, gets a chance to redeem himself when an old friend offers him a medical malpractice case. Everyone wants to settle quietly, but Galvin believes…

In 1989, five Black and Latino teenagers from Harlem were arrested and convicted of raping a white woman in New York City's Central Park. They served six to thirteen years in prison before a serial rapist confessed to the crime,…

The film centers on a principled Baltimore defense attorney deeply troubled by corruption within the legal system. He is unexpectedly assigned to defend a judge he strongly dislikes in a highly publicized rape trial. Facing pressure to lose his license,…

Mick Haller, a sharp defense attorney who works out of his car, usually handles small-time offenders. So, when he takes on a Beverly Hills playboy accused of attempted murder, it's a huge career move. What starts as a seemingly easy…

In a landmark case, young lawyer Ruth Bader Ginsburg collaborates with her husband Marty to present arguments before the U.S. Court of Appeals, challenging a century of legal discrimination against women.

Set in post-World War II Germany, this legal drama follows a group of former judges on trial for their participation in Nazi atrocities. Chief Justice Haywood oversees the proceedings, which explore the difficult moral choices made by those involved. Ernst…

"Amistad," a 1997 historical drama, recounts the challenging 1839 voyage of Mende captives aboard the Amistad, who were being transported to slavery in America. The narrative shifts dramatically when Cinque, one of the captives, leads a bold revolt against their…

A peaceful protest escalates into a violent confrontation with police, resulting in a highly publicized and controversial trial.

A confident lawyer takes on a complex legal case to defend a poor altar boy accused of fleeing a brutal murder. The victim is the compassionate bishop who had mentored the boy. The case becomes complicated when the accused suggests…

A courtroom drama exploring human nature and societal biases follows a man accused of murdering his father. Twelve jurors must decide his guilt or innocence, but one juror notices their ingrained prejudices are affecting their judgment. The trial reveals how…

The movie reunites the main cast from the popular TV series about a Los Angeles law firm, McKenzie-Brackman. Eight years after the show ended, Leland McKenzie, the firm's founder, has retired, and Douglas Brackman Jr. Is now the senior partner.…

The film follows Ted Kramer, a man focused on his career who neglects his family. His wife Joanna leaves him, leaving Ted to unexpectedly become responsible for their home and young son Billy. The story explores how he adapts to…

In a world where big corporations often control everything, a young lawyer named Rudy Baylor fights for what's right. Just out of law school and needing a job, Rudy starts with a firm that isn't always ethical. His life changes…

Two ambitious lawyers form an unlikely partnership to challenge a leading law firm. They aim to expose the firm's discrimination against a client with AIDS. Working together, they discover a shared commitment to justice and develop a strong bond. Driven…

A mother of three, twice divorced, discovers a wrong and decides to fight back against those responsible, ultimately succeeding – with a little confidence. Working for a lawyer, she finds medical records pointing to a pattern of illness in a…

Jan Schlickmann, a lawyer wanting out, takes on a simple case that turns out to be much more complicated. The deeper he goes, the more consumed he becomes, neglecting his career and his clients in a difficult fight. This intense…

In Maycomb, Alabama, Scout and Jem Finch spend their time with their friend Dill, fascinated by their reclusive neighbor Boo Radley. Their father, Atticus Finch, a respected lawyer, defends Tom Robinson, a black man wrongly accused of a crime. The…

In 1925, two prominent lawyers clash over a high-profile case. They represent opposing sides in a trial concerning a science teacher accused of violating the law by teaching evolution.

When a lawyer on a major class-action case against a chemical company suffers a mental breakdown, the firm calls in their specialist to clean up the mess.

Elle Woods, a promising young lawyer on the verge of partnership, discovers that her dog's relatives are being used in cosmetic testing. Determined to fight for animal rights, she travels to Washington D.C. To make a difference.

A determined law student uncovers a disturbing link between the deaths of two Supreme Court Justices. As she investigates, she discovers a hidden world of murder, corruption, and greed extending far beyond the legal system. Her pursuit of the truth…

Two lost men become deeply involved in violence after murdering a family in a remote rural home. Haunted by their crime and hunted by the police, they face the reality of their actions and the consequences. Their journey is filled…

Paul Biegler, a retired lawyer in Michigan, takes on the case of Army Lieutenant Manion. Manion is accused of killing an innkeeper after his wife claims he raped her. The upcoming trial will be difficult, with Biegler facing District Attorney…

Two experienced lawyers clash in court over the case of a science teacher accused of teaching evolution. The film explores the legal arguments surrounding this controversy while also examining the personal beliefs driving both sides. It's a story about the…

This is the powerful true story of Bryan Stevenson, a Harvard-educated lawyer who travels to Alabama to help those who have been failed by the justice system. He takes on cases involving the wrongly accused, most notably Walter McMillian, who…

Mark Sway, a streetwise kid in Louisiana, is drawn into a dangerous situation when he witnesses the death of a well-known lawyer, Jerome Clifford. Before Clifford dies, he tells Mark where a Senator is buried, unknowingly putting the boy in…

In a small Southern town, a determined young lawyer defends a Black father accused of taking justice into his own hands after his ten-year-old daughter is brutally attacked by two white men. The trial stirs up deep racial tensions in…

Mitch McDeere is poised for a successful legal career, about to take the Bar exam. He accepts a tempting offer from a prestigious law firm, "The Firm," drawn in by promises of wealth and luxury. But the firm hides a…

Lieutenant Daniel Kaffee and Lieutenant Commander JoAnne Galloway handle what seems like a simple murder case within the military. But the case quickly becomes complicated, revealing a network of power, lies, and institutional cover-ups. Kaffee, a young lawyer with a…

A young woman's life is shattered after a brutal assault at a local bar. The traumatic event deeply affects her, and with the help of a compassionate prosecutor, she fights for justice against those responsible for the attack and those…

When schoolteacher Bertram Cates is arrested for teaching Darwin's theory of evolution to his students, the case becomes a national sensation. E.K. Hornbeck, a newspaper reporter, arranges for Henry Drummond, a famous atheist and defense attorney, to take on Cates's…