79 Comedies About Legal Mishaps

A man stands accused of trying to kill his wife, a case the ambitious district attorney believes is easily won. But as the trial unfolds, unexpected twists emerge, and a tense battle of wits develops between the prosecutor and the…

This silent film tells the story of Joan of Arc, a 15th-century warrior who perseveres in her faith despite facing hardship and opposition. The film follows Jeanne d'Arc during her trial for claiming divine visions, where church officials relentlessly question…

This is the story of Abraham Lincoln's challenging last months as President. As the country grapples with civil war and a nation shifting towards change, Lincoln works to bring an end to the conflict, reunite the nation, and abolish slavery.…

"The Fight for Justice" tells the true story of Clarence Gideon, a man wrongly accused who fought tirelessly for a fair trial with legal representation. The film follows Gideon’s determined effort to secure an attorney paid for by the state…

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.

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…

Thurgood Marshall, the first African-American Supreme Court Justice, navigates a pivotal case that shapes his legacy.

When a business agreement falls apart, Jeremiah O'Keefe, who owns a funeral home, hires the persuasive lawyer Willie E. Gary to help him. The two men form a connection as they work together, uncovering corporate wrongdoing and racial inequality.

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,…

A lawyer discovers her husband is a marine officer who has been missing for fifteen years, accused of killing fifteen people in El Salvador. Trusting her husband's claim that he's being framed by a U.S. Military cover-up, she takes on…

Reporter Rachel Armstrong publishes a story exposing a secret CIA agent, prompting the government to demand she name her confidential source. Rachel refuses, leading to her arrest and imprisonment. Her lawyer, Albert Burnside, fights for her release, taking the case…

In a world where justice is elusive, Gerry Conlon, a Belfast thief, becomes caught in a lie when he's accused of an IRA bombing while he's in London. British police relentlessly pressure him and his friends into confessing, leading to…

A remake of the 1956 Fritz Lang film. A novelist's investigation into a corrupt district attorney results in a frame-up during a courtroom trial.

Two men, scarred by a brutal act committed by a state jail worker during their youth, seek revenge. Now hardened gangsters, they pursue justice against their tormentor, leading them to a high-stakes court case. They navigate a legal system that…

This drama tells the story of New Orleans District Attorney Jim Garrison and his determined effort to find the truth about President John F. Kennedy's assassination. The film unfolds during a time of political tension and national grief, depicting Garrison's…

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 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…

In 1692 Salem, where witchcraft accusations have gripped the town, a local woman becomes consumed by hatred for her former lover. Seeking revenge, she plots to frame his new wife as a witch, aiming to destroy their marriage and ruin…

Following a shooting at a New Orleans workplace, a trial against the gun manufacturer brings lawyer Wendell Rohr into conflict with Rankin Fitch, a questionable jury consultant. Fitch employs unethical tactics to select jurors favorable to the defense. However, when…

Based on a true story, this is a David versus Goliath story about college professor Robert Kearns. He challenges the powerful auto industry after they refuse to acknowledge his invention of intermittent windshield wipers. Kearns persistently fights for credit for…

A woman makes history as the first female Justice on the U.S. Supreme Court. There, she develops a close, yet competitive, relationship with a fellow liberal Justice.

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…

Public defender Kathleen Riley defends Carl Anderson, a deaf and mute homeless veteran accused of murdering his judge employer and the judge's secretary. As evidence emerges questioning Anderson’s guilt, Riley teams up with Eddie Sanger, a jury member and lobbyist,…

In 1963, Trish Weir was kidnapped and brutally raped by Ernesto Miranda. Determined to see him punished, Trish's experience leads to a devastating confrontation with America's legal system, ultimately sparking a nationwide legal change.

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…

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…

This biographical drama tells the story of Larry Flynt, the publisher of Hustler magazine, and his struggle to build a successful business while facing public criticism and personal difficulties. The film is set in the turbulent 1970s and shows how…

This film is based on the final confession of Adolf Eichmann, given before his execution in Israel, detailing his involvement in Hitler's plan for the "final solution."

A man who opposes the death penalty is convicted of killing a fellow activist and sentenced to death.

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Valerie is on a jury in a small city, facing a high-profile trial against a notorious mob boss. As she listens to the evidence and discusses it with the other jurors, a shocking event happens: her young son is threatened…

Renowned historian and author Deborah E. Lipstadt finds herself defending the historical reality of the Holocaust when she is sued for libel by David Irving, a prominent Holocaust denier. Lipstadt must fight to prove the truth of history in a…

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…

Facing unimaginable horror in Auschwitz, Jewish prisoners engage in a defiant act: they decide to hold God accountable. They stage a trial, confronting the divine in a desperate attempt to understand and reconcile with their suffering.

In the aftermath of Abraham Lincoln's assassination, Mary Surratt becomes the only woman charged as a co-conspirator. Facing widespread public hostility, she must depend on a hesitant lawyer to expose the truth and fight for her survival.

This drama follows an estranged father and daughter who become legal opponents in a major courtroom battle. Years ago, John, a liberal activist lawyer, hurt his daughter Maggie by revealing his affairs. Now, Maggie is a conservative corporate lawyer who…

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.…

During the Cold War, the Soviet Union shoots down U.S. Pilot Francis Gary Powers' U-2 spy plane and captures him. Powers is sentenced to 10 years in prison, and his only chance for freedom lies with New York lawyer James…

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…

Set in 1960s Mississippi, a time of racial tension and deep prejudice, the film follows a district attorney as he pursues justice for civil rights leader Medgar Evers, who was murdered by a white supremacist. Working with Evers' widow, who…

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…

Roman J. Israel, a dedicated liberal lawyer, has always championed the underdog, often overlooked by others. When his partner, the firm's public face, suffers a heart attack, Israel unexpectedly steps into the spotlight. He uncovers troubling secrets within the firm…

Kenneth Feinberg, a prominent Washington lawyer, is appointed Special Master of the 9/11 Fund. He navigates the challenges of managing government funds, battling cynicism, bureaucratic hurdles, and political pressures. Through this work, he comes to understand the value of human…

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.

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

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…

Josef K's ordinary life is shattered when police unexpectedly enter his room and inform him he's under trial. He's told nothing about the charges or the reason for the proceedings. He struggles to understand and navigate a confusing legal system…

Based on true events, this drama explores the conflict between duty and personal well-being aboard a US Naval vessel. The crew grapples with their captain's deteriorating mental health, as his unpredictable behavior endangers the ship and everyone on board. The…

Following the death of a young girl named Emily Rose, suspicion immediately falls on Father Moore, the priest who performed an exorcism on her. He is arrested and charged with murder. The trial begins with lawyer Erin Bruner defending Moore,…

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…

A wealthy woman is murdered at her beach house, and her husband becomes the prime suspect. Facing mounting evidence, he hires a retired criminal defense lawyer. The two men, initially at odds, develop a close bond as they work together…

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…

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…

During World War I in 1916, a veteran officer confronts a difficult choice. He must defend three soldiers unfairly blamed for a disastrous attack within the French Army as their trial begins. The proceedings force him to grapple with loyalty…

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…

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.

The brutal murders of three young children lead to a highly publicized trial for three teenagers on suspicion of committing the crimes as part of a satanic ritual.

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…

Skeptical lawyer Barney Greenwald reluctantly takes on the case of a Navy officer who seized command of the ship Caine from its captain, Lt. Philip Francis Queeg, during a fierce storm at sea. As the court-martial unfolds, Greenwald begins to…

This is the true story of Jack DiNorscio, a mobster who chose to represent himself in court, resulting in a trial that became the longest in U.S. Mafia history.

When a man is killed, his wife becomes the prime suspect. Their blind son holds the key to the truth, forced to grapple with a difficult choice as the only one who saw what happened.

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…

Megan Carter, an ambitious but inexperienced reporter, gets caught in a complicated situation when she's persuaded to write a story about Michael Gallagher, a man rumored to be connected to the mob. As she investigates, Gallagher reveals that his alibi…

This film tells the story of the groundbreaking 1984 lawsuit, *Jenson vs. Eveleth Mines*. It's a fictionalized account of the first major successful sexual harassment case in the United States, focusing on a woman who experienced repeated abuse while working…

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…

A Marine Colonel faces court-martial after instructing his troops to fire upon protestors surrounding the U.S. Embassy in Yemen.

A lawyer struggling with drug addiction takes on a powerful medical supply corporation in court, all while grappling with his own inner turmoil.

A determined lawyer discovers a disturbing link between several mysterious deaths and a major global corporation. As he investigates, he jeopardizes his career, his family, and his safety in an effort to reveal the truth.

A seasoned and compassionate lawyer defends a notorious troublemaker accused of murder. The lawyer examines the difficult circumstances of their client's life, focusing on the hardship and unfairness of the city's poorest neighborhoods to appeal to the court. This compelling…

In a small American town in the early 1950s, Christopher Emmanuel "Manny" Balestrero's life changes when he is wrongly identified as an armed robber during a bank robbery. He is arrested and faces a justice system that appears to be…