Movies and TvShows featuring "conviction" theme.

A trio of bodybuilders in Florida, led by Daniel Lugo, get involved in an extortion ring and a kidnapping scheme to gain money and assets from Victor Kershaw. However, their plan takes a dark turn and they end up committing murder. The film follows the aftermath of their crimes and their eventual capture and legal consequences.

Conversations with a Killer: The Ted Bundy Tapes is a TV show that dives deep into the twisted mind of notorious serial killer Ted Bundy. Through a collection of chilling interviews and archive footage, the series explores Bundy's crimes, his victims, and the shocking extent of his psychopathy. From his escapes from prison to his disturbing courtroom antics, this show is a gripping look into the mind of one of America's most infamous killers.

Ariel (1988) follows the story of a man who, after his marriage proposal is rejected, spirals into a series of unfortunate events that push him towards a life of crime. He finds himself involved in an armed bank robbery, leading to a two-year prison sentence. Upon release, he struggles to find work and ends up in a homeless shelter. Desperate for money, he gets involved in the black market and becomes entangled in organized crime. The film explores themes of social commentary, romance, and the struggle of the proletariat in Helsinki, Finland.

A psychiatrist is sent to evaluate if a convicted multiple murderer who's awaiting execution on Death Row for eighth year now and whose behavior during that time got more and more erratic is still mentally fit to be executed.

The Trial of Joan of Arc tells the story of the 15th-century French heroine, Joan of Arc, who is falsely accused of witchcraft, making a deal with Satan, and other crimes. Despite her strength, conviction, and bravery, Joan faces a rigged trial and is ultimately burned alive. The film explores themes of rebellion, anti-authority, political corruption, and religious fundamentalism.

Closer to the Moon is a movie set in 1959 communist Romania. A group of former Jewish communists is arrested for staging a play that mocks the regime. They are sentenced to death, but their punishment is turned into a propaganda event: they will be forced to reenact the robbery of a Romanian bank by the anti-Nazi resistance.

An American scientist who was convicted of killing and cannibalizing two colleagues in the jungles of Flores, Indonesia in 1977. Branded "The American Cannibal" by the press during his trial, Dr. Timothy Darrow defended himself by claiming a mythic human-ape creature was responsible for the murders. The news outlet documented an indigenous tribe on Flores, the very same island where the hobbit remains were discovered, which had its own accounts of little wild men that stood just over three feet tall, climbed trees, walked on two feet and thrived on cannibalism. And according to the local legend, those creatures may never have died out at all. Follow an expedition team deep into the heart of Flores Island to investigate Dr. Timothy Darrow's claims and find out once and for all if hobbits still exist in the deepest, most remote realms of the Indonesian jungle.

A mother's struggle to rescue her daughter from the NXIVM cult, a notorious organization involved in sex trafficking and brainwashing. Based on a true story of scandal and the fight for justice.

Facing Ali is a documentary film that explores the life and career of boxing legend Muhammad Ali through the perspectives of his opponents. It highlights his charisma, boxing skills, and impact on the sport of boxing, as well as delves into his personal struggles and triumphs. The film offers a comprehensive look into the man and the icon that is Muhammad Ali.

S&M Judge is a gripping biographical drama that follows the life of a woman who falls into the world of BDSM and submission. It explores themes of love, sexual domination, and the challenges faced in a failing marriage.

When a renowned archaeologist is framed for a murder he didn't commit, he must use his skills and his father-daughter team to uncover the truth and expose a dangerous antique trafficking mafia.

This short film realistically portrays the conflict Henry Hudson experienced when he went in search of an open water route to the Orient, and no one would follow him. What he discovered instead was an inland sea, a discovery that ended in tragedy.

Abducted: The Mary Stauffer Story is a gripping drama based on the true story of Mary Stauffer, a high school teacher and her daughter who were kidnapped and held captive for 53 days by a former student. The movie explores the horrific ordeal they faced, their struggle for survival, and the long-lasting impact it had on their lives.

Set in the 1910s, New Frontier follows the Three Mesquiteers as they pose as Indians to stop a crooked businessman from swindling settlers out of their land. Along the way, they encounter ambushes, horseback chases, and a dam construction project that plays a crucial role in their victory.

A man convicted of murder escapes from jail and hides out in the home of a small town newspaper publisher who has befriended him. She knows who the real killer is.

Zoe and Scott's first date is upended when she receives a difficult phone call about her estranged father. As the two delve into questions of morality, family, and conviction, the night becomes a self examination of choices and old wounds.

Samson Cazalet, Taxi driver in his thirties, picks up a client at the airport. The same evening, the daughter of the woman disappears and the overwhelming evidence points to Samson. How can he prove his innocence when he is the ideal suspect?

This evocative faux documentary imagines a dystopian near future in which the government monitors every woman's sexual activity. At its center is Allison Golding (Ali Thomas), serving a life sentence for having an abortion. As politicians, journalists and other key figures discuss Allison's case, they reveal how American society reached this totalitarian state.

Finnish Kerttu Nuorteva is spying for the Russians in Helsinki during World War II. She is arrested and interrogated in the hope that she will uncover the Soviet Union espionage tactics.

It's the story of friendship and betrayal.