Movies and TvShows featuring "barrister" theme.

Rumpole of the Bailey is a comedy-drama TV show set in London, England. Horace Rumpole, a witty barrister and World War Two veteran, takes on diverse cases at the Old Bailey. He navigates through legal proceedings, often dealing with criminal and mysterious situations. Alongside his diamond stud, Rumpole's sharp mind and unconventional style make him a formidable presence in the courtroom. The show explores themes of justice, relationships, and the complexities of the legal system.

Legal High is a Japanese TV show that follows the story of a talented but eccentric lawyer who joins a prestigious law firm. With his unique tactics and sharp wit, he takes on challenging cases and navigates complicated legal situations. Along the way, he forms a close bond with a driven female lawyer who becomes his partner in court. Get ready for a rollercoaster of laughter, drama, and unexpected twists!

A sexual consent scandal amongst British privileged elite and the women caught up in its wake. Infiltrates Britain's elite through personal and political scandal, where the truth lies between justice and privilege. James and Sophie Whitehouse live in a blissful, rarified world. A Minister in Parliament with a loving family at home--James' trajectory appears without limits. Until a scandalous secret suddenly comes to light. Barrister Kate Woodcroft has her own trajectory, and her prosecution threatens to tear into Westminster, the Whitehouse marriage, and her own personal esteem.

Rake follows the life of Cleaver Greene, a brilliant but self-destructive criminal lawyer in Sydney. Cleaver defends a variety of clients, including politicians, prostitutes, and drug dealers. Throughout the series, he battles his own inner demons, including addiction and gambling. Despite his personal flaws, Cleaver is a masterful lawyer who always manages to find a way to win his cases.

Kavanagh Q.C. is a gripping crime drama that follows the life of James Kavanagh, a charismatic barrister who takes on challenging legal battles in the courtroom. With his sharp legal skills and determination, Kavanagh navigates through complex cases involving family relationships, mysteries, and the intricacies of the justice system in England. The series explores the intensity of court proceedings, cross-examinations, and the personal challenges faced by Kavanagh and his clients.

In London, four very different people team up on a jewel heist, then try to double-cross one another for the loot, complicated by their efforts to fool a very proper barrister. George and Ken plan a jewel heist and bring in two Americans, Wanda and Otto, to help. The team plans to betray each other after the heist. Wanda seduces George's lawyer, Archie, to find out where the loot is. Chaos and comedy ensue as Wanda and Archie fall in love, Ken seeks revenge on Otto, and the diamonds are finally recovered.

After finding love, Bridget Jones questions if she really has everything she'd ever dreamed of having. It is another year in the life of Bridget Jones (Renee Zellweger). Things are looking up for our heroine since we last saw her. She is losing weight, has quit smoking (at least as far as her boyfriend is concerned), and she is in a completely fulfilling relationship with barrister Mark Darcy (Colin Firth). Bridget also has a successful career in television where she is an on air personality for the tabloid TV show 'Sit Up, Britain.' As we join her she is in the midst of filming a story requiring her to sky dive over the country side. After falling out of the plane and almost forgetting to pull the rip cord she finally lands safely in a pen filled with pigs. Afraid that her boss is upset over her clumsiness, she is summoned to his office only to learn that Daniel Cleaver (Hugh Grant) now works for the station too and that her boss wants them to team up on some travel pieces for the network. Not willing to be content with bliss, she becomes suspicious of Mark when he cancels their dinner date one evening. Her friends convince her that he is having an affair with the very attractive Rebecca who works at the law firm. She goes to his house to confront him and after climbing the ledge to peek into the window she falls from the roof into the bushes and is then greeted at the door by Rebecca who lets her in to the house only to find that Mark is having a meeting with some associates. Seeing that she is under stress Mark invites her on a weekend ski getaway but as soon as they arrive we discover two things - Bridget has lied about her skiing ability and Rebecca is also there. The next week Mark invites Bridget to a very important dinner given by the firm. Bridget manages to arrive late in a state of disarray and insults some of his coworkers. At dinner she begins to feel that she is out of Mark's league and that she is nothing more than an embarrassment to him. On the way home Bridget admonishes Mark for never sticking up for her in front of his pompous friends and then leaves. Weeks go by and Mark does not call. Reluctantly Bridget accepts a project working with Daniel on a piece in Thailand. On the plane Daniel saves her from the rigors of coach class by bringing her into first class with him and explains that he is no longer a skirt chaser and that she was the best thing that ever happened to him. While in Thailand, Bridget's friend Shazzer who has accompanied her on the trip meets a very attractive young man named Jed who has a love of hallucinogenic mushrooms which he slips into Bridget's food. Daniel finds Bridget at the beach in a euphoric state of mind and invites her up to his room. Almost succumbing to his advances she realizes just in time that if she sleeps with him it will be truly over between she and Mark. As she leaves she runs into a prostitute who is arriving for her nightly appointment with Daniel. The next day Bridget and Shazzer pack up to leave and to hurry things along Bridget agrees to carry the Thai Ceremonial Snake Bowl that Jed has left with them in her bag. At airport customs it is discovered that the bowl is filled with cocaine and Bridget is immediately arrested for attempting to transport illegal drugs. Daniel upon seeing the trouble that Bridget is in shrugs and gets on the plane. In prison Bridget immediately befriends the other inmates and upon hearing their stories of forced prostitution and abuse that they have had in their relationships she realizes that she had it pretty good with Mark. Days later she is pulled from the holding cell and is taken to meet with her attorney - it is Mark who tells her that he is merely the messenger and that the Thai government has agreed to show her leniency. Back home Mark confronts Daniel and asks him if he knew that Bridget had been arrested in Thailand. When he admits that he did - Mark drags him outside and they have a fight in the streets ending with both spilling into a fountain in the courtyard. Arriving in England Bridget discovers that Mark went to great lengths to hunt down Jed and extradite him so that she could be set free. She runs to Mark's house only to find Rebecca there who admits that it is Bridget whom she has had a crush on all this time and not Mark. Rebecca even proves it by kissing Bridget who is flattered, but politely turns her down. Bridget takes a taxi to Mark's office and is splashed by several passing cars. Soak and wet, she searches the building and happens upon Mark in a meeting with several important officials. They go out into the corridor and Mark finally proposes to her. In the country Bridget's parents have a ceremony to renew their vows. As they are leaving her mother tosses the bouquet and Bridget falling backwards still manages to catch it. Same ol' 'Bridg' but she is now willing to look to the future and is ready to accept that she is indeed finally happy.

This Life follows a group of twenty-something solicitors in London as they navigate the challenges of their personal and professional lives. With themes of love, sexuality, career aspirations, and family relationships, the show delves into the complexities of modern adulthood.

A few years after World War II, Leonard Vole is accused of murdering a rich widow who recently changed her will in his favor. Sir Wilfred Robarts, a skilled lawyer, despite being warned to avoid excitement due to his health, decides to defend Vole himself. With circumstantial evidence pointing to Vole's guilt and his own wife testifying against him, all seems lost for the defense. However, a late-night phone call reveals new evidence that changes the jury's opinion. In the final court scene, the truth behind the murder is revealed and the defense attorney takes on a new case defending Vole's wife for murder.

Mistresses is a compelling drama series set in England, focusing on the lives and relationships of four thirty-something women: Katie, Trudi, Siobhan, and Jessica. The show delves into their individual struggles, including infidelity, friendship, careers, and personal growth. With intriguing storylines and strong performances, Mistresses keeps viewers hooked with its exploration of love, betrayal, and female empowerment.

Bridget Jones, a 40-something woman living in London, finds herself pregnant after a one-night stand. With two potential fathers, she juggles her romantic and personal life while trying to figure out who the father of her baby is.

Justice is a British drama television series which originally aired on ITV in 39 hour-long episodes between 8 August 1971 and 16 October 1974. Margaret Lockwood stars as Harriet Peterson a female barrister in the North of England. It was made by Yorkshire Television and was based loosely on Justice Is a Woman, an episode of ITV Playhouse broadcast in 1969 in which Lockwood had previously also played a barrister. The theme music was Crown Imperial by William Walton.

The Escape Artist follows a barrister named Will Burton as he becomes involved in a high-profile murder case. As he tries to prove his client's innocence, he must also navigate the dangerous world of legal politics and face a vengeful psychopath. Along the way, he grapples with personal loss and the consequences of his choices. The series explores themes of justice, revenge, and the complexities of the legal system.

Denial is a movie based on the true story of a courtroom drama where a Holocaust denier is sued for libel by a historian. The movie explores the themes of anti-Semitism, the Holocaust, and the struggle for truth and justice.

Evelyn is a story about an Irish family torn apart when the father, Desmond, leaves his wife and three children. Evelyn, his young daughter, is sent to an orphanage while her brothers are sent to a boys' dormitory. Determined to be reunited with her family, Evelyn takes legal action with the help of a sympathetic solicitor and barrister. Together, they fight for Evelyn's right to be with her mother and siblings, challenging the Irish government and the Catholic Church in the process. The outcome of the legal battle has the potential to bring about significant social change.

Bride & Prejudice is a musical comedy that follows the story of Lalita Bakshi, an Indian woman living in London, who meets and falls in love with a British man named Will Darcy. The two face cultural differences and snobbery as they navigate their relationship.

Evil Angels is a drama based on the true story of Lindy Chamberlain, a mother who was wrongfully accused of killing her baby. The film follows Lindy as she battles against prejudice and a flawed judicial system to prove her innocence.

In 1957, a private detective in Brighton, England is framed for the murder of his wife. Two years later, his case is re-examined by a prosecuting attorney who believes he may be innocent. As the detective races against time to gather evidence and prove his innocence, he uncovers a web of deceit and betrayal. With the help of a famous painter and a femme fatale, he must navigate through a series of car crashes, murder trials, and death sentences to uncover the truth.

Defending the Guilty follows the life of Will Packham, a newly qualified barrister who joins the criminal defense chambers of his mentor Caroline Warwick. With little experience and a lot to learn, Will navigates through the complexities of the legal profession, courtroom dramas, and British humor, all while defending clients and facing tough court cases.

Betrayed is a historical drama movie based on a true story set during World War II in occupied Norway. It follows the story of a Lithuanian Jew who escapes a concentration camp and joins the resistance fighters to fight against the German occupation. The movie depicts the hardships faced by the Jewish family and their struggle for survival in a time of Nazi persecution.