Movies and TvShows featuring "criminal-defense-attorney" theme.

In 'The Outsider (2020)', a female private investigator in Dayton, Ohio, is drawn into a police investigation of a child murder. As the investigation progresses, she discovers that the accused is a man with a doppelganger who may be a supernatural monster. She must navigate a small town filled with secrets and uncover the truth to solve the case.

Perry Mason is a defense attorney and private investigator in 1930s Los Angeles. Set against the backdrop of the Great Depression, Mason navigates through criminal cases with a film noir style, uncovering mysteries and fighting for justice.

The Undoing follows the story of Grace Fraser, a respected clinical psychologist, whose seemingly perfect life is turned upside down when her husband, Jonathan, is accused of a brutal murder. As she navigates through the unraveling of her world, Grace must confront dark secrets, betrayal, and questions about her own sanity.

In Canton, Mississippi, a fearless young lawyer and his assistant defend a black man accused of murdering two white men who raped his ten-year-old daughter, inciting violent retribution and revenge from the Ku Klux Klan. The trial becomes a national media sensation, with the lawyer's family facing death threats and arson. As tensions rise and the trial progresses, the lawyer must navigate racial tension and deep-seated racism to fight for justice. In the end, he delivers a powerful closing argument that challenges the jury's prejudices and sparks hope for a fair outcome.

Ida Red, a terminally ill mother and career criminal, plans a heist to secure her family's financial future. As she prepares for the robbery, she must navigate conflicts with her criminal family, including her sister. The heist takes a dangerous turn, leading to gun battles, a tunnel escape, and a confrontation with a psychopath. Along the way, Ida must face her own mortality and reconcile with her rebellious teenage son. Set in Tulsa, Oklahoma in the year 2010, Ida Red is a thrilling crime drama with twists and turns.

Queen & Slim is a crime drama and romance film that follows the story of a black couple who go on their first date but end up on the run after a police officer is killed in self-defense. As they evade the law, their relationship grows stronger and they find themselves becoming symbols of resistance against police violence.

A young lawyer moves into a prewar apartment building, only to discover that strange and supernatural occurrences are happening around him. He begins to suspect that the building itself has a dark secret and is determined to uncover the truth, but this puts him in grave danger as he becomes lured into a trap orchestrated by a secret society.

During the aftermath of World War II, a Dutch resistance hero is accused of art forgery and must prove his innocence in a court trial. The film explores themes of collaboration with Nazis, post-war justice, and the power of art.

In New York City, a respected lawyer's life takes a dark turn when he confesses to a crime that sparks a series of events involving adultery, faith, and revenge.

Population Zero is a suspenseful crime drama that delves into the intriguing story of a murder in Yellowstone National Park. The movie takes a unique approach by presenting itself as a mockumentary, blurring the line between fiction and reality. As the plot unfolds, the film explores the intricacies of the case, including legal loopholes, confessions, and the use of found footage. The story is set in the early 2000s and provides a captivating exploration of a shocking public murder.

After being framed for a diamond theft, a female ex-convict goes on the run to prove her innocence. With the help of a parole officer and a diner waitress, she must navigate a dark web of betrayal and deception to find the truth before it's too late.

Who We Are: A Chronicle of Racism in America is a thought-provoking documentary that delves into the deep-rooted history and pervasive impact of racism in the United States. Through a combination of historical anecdotes, interviews with experts and activists, and insightful commentary from lawyers and scholars, the film paints a comprehensive picture of the injustices faced by African Americans throughout American history. It examines the legacy of slavery, explores the fight for civil rights, and addresses current issues of systemic racism. This gripping documentary serves as a call to action, inspiring viewers to confront and dismantle the structures of racism in society.

Safe in Hell follows the story of a woman named Gilda Carlson who becomes a fugitive after killing a man in self-defense. She finds refuge in Tortuga, an exotic island notorious for its arbitrary law. Gilda must navigate the treacherous world of sailors, hotel lobbies, and brothel madams as she tries to stay safe from the clutches of the law. With her life hanging in the balance, Gilda must use all her wit and deception to survive in this thrilling tale of love and betrayal.

Murer - Anatomy of a Trial is a tense and compelling courtroom drama set in Graz, Austria in 1963. The film follows the trial of an Austrian Nazi war criminal and explores themes of justice, guilt, and the search for truth. The story is based on real events and characters, including renowned Nazi hunter Simon Wiesenthal.

The story begins when Tyler O'Conner, a young gay author, visits a therapist and discovers that he suffers from an anxiety disorder commonly called "Analysis Paralysis" - an inability to take action without imagining the ways that each possible choice could go wrong. The problem is that, unchecked, the condition will lead Tyler into a state of complete inaction. To confront the disorder, Tyler decides to fight through his anxiety and ask his cute neighbor, Shane, out for coffee. Despite a flurry of imagined disasters, the date goes well, and Shane and Tyler ultimately become involved. Against all odds, the relationship moves forward, but not without every step of the way - sex, moving in together, and meeting Shane's parents - preceded by an avalanche of negative, albeit hilarious, fantasies.

Lil becomes a dealer in a gambling casino in order to get the information she needs to clear her father of a murder charge. She also falls in love with lawyer Brewster.

Absolutely 100% Guilty is a documentary film that delves into the shocking case of a man accused of a double murder. The film explores the intricate details of the trial, highlighting the questionable practices of the Los Angeles Police Department and the deep-seated racial politics that influenced the verdict. Through compelling interviews and startling archive footage, the film exposes the flaws in the justice system and the devastating consequences of gross incompetence.

Katelyn 'Kate' Weston, a country girl who became a lawyer and joined an L.A. law firm years ago, specializes in defending minors having committed violent crimes who nobody else takes on. She gradually got estranged from her family, but then her older brother Ryan asks her to return to the farm he runs with their dad Thane who has become impossibly absentminded. By the time he is formally diagnosed with serious Alzheimer, she realizes how badly she really knew her family, having ran from her past after the trauma of witnessing her mother's suicide at age seven, and tries to talk it trough with Ryan and dad while he still has lucid moments.

After a loving wife murders a blackmailer to protect her husbands flourishing law career, she must watch as he prosecutes another for her crime.

Adam Hayward is a successful New York City defense lawyer. One day he receives a cable that the British war buddy who saved his life at Anzio Beach is now in trouble with the law in England. Taking the advice of his secretary to go to England rather than wire money, Adam arrives in his friend's village to find him about to stand trial for the murder of the hired stable-hand, Lawrence.