Movies and TvShows featuring "death-penalty" theme.

Medium is a TV show that follows Allison Dubois, a wife, and mother who possesses psychic abilities. She uses her gift to help solve crimes and bring justice to the victims.

A prison guard on death row discovers an inmate, John Coffey, who has the power to heal. As he forms a bond with John, he tries to save him from being executed.

In a New York City murder trial, a jury must carefully consider the evidence and confront their own biases before reaching a verdict. One juror's skepticism forces the others to reexamine the case, leading to a dramatic deliberation that reveals the flaws in the prosecution's case and the importance of reasonable doubt.

In True Crime, a female district attorney is given the task of investigating the case of a convicted murderer who is about to be executed. As she digs deeper, she unravels a web of corruption and injustice that puts her own life at risk. With the clock ticking, she must race against time to uncover the truth and save an innocent man from his fate.

In Insidious: The Last Key, Elise Rainier faces her most fearsome and personal haunting yet, as she confronts demons from her past and fights to save her own family from the evil that has plagued them for generations. With the help of her loyal sidekick and a group of gifted ghost hunters, Elise must delve into the depths of her childhood home, unlocking secrets and facing terrifying entities in order to protect her loved ones.

In the 15th century, King Henry V of England leads his army into battle against France during the Hundred Years' War. The film portrays the epic events of the Battle of Agincourt and explores the young king's journey to prove himself on the battlefield.

In a world where criminals evade justice, citizens vote via text for the death penalty, executed by 'Dog Mask' if over 50% agree. %s

The Exorcist III follows Lieutenant Kinderman who investigates a series of murders that are reminiscent of the signature killings in the infamous Gemini Killer case. As he digs deeper, he realizes that the killer may not be human but rather a demonic entity possessing innocent souls. With the help of a priest, he sets out to stop the evil before it claims more victims.

Carole tries to save the life of her son who has been wrongfully sentenced to death in a rigged trial.

In a small Persian village, Soraya is falsely accused of adultery by her abusive husband and is condemned to death by stoning. Amidst the religious fundamentalism, a French journalist tries to expose the truth and save Soraya, but faces resistance from the backward society.

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.

A Hidden Life tells the true story of Franz Jägerstätter, a farmer from the Austrian alpine village of St. Radegund, who becomes a conscientious objector and refuses to fight for the Nazis during World War II. Despite facing social ostracism, imprisonment, and the death penalty, he remains steadfast in his beliefs and integrity.

Turn Me On, Dammit! tells the story of Alma, a teenage girl living in a small town in Norway, who is going through a sexual awakening. Frustrated by her raging hormones, she explores her sexuality through vivid daydreams and masturbation. However, her sexual desires and fantasies start to interfere with her friendships and reputation, leading to hilarious and awkward situations. Alma's journey of self-discovery and acceptance is both funny and poignant, touching upon themes of teenage sexuality, friendship, and the challenges of growing up.

After being sentenced to death for her crimes, a female assassin is given a chance to start a new life as a government operative. As she adapts to her new role, she must navigate the dangerous world of espionage and face her past.

A jury deliberates the guilt or innocence of a young man accused of murder, revealing personal biases and prejudices along the way.

19 year old Irena Gut is promoted to housekeeper in the home of a highly respected Nazi officer in Poland when she finds out that the Jewish ghetto is about to be liquidated. Determined to help twelve Jewish workers, she decides to shelter them in the safest place she can think of – the basement of the German Major's house. Over the next eight months, Irena uses her wit, humour and immense courage to hide her friends as long as possible.

David Gale, a philosophy professor and anti-capital punishment activist, is convicted of the rape and murder of his friend, Constance Harraway. Days before his execution, journalist Bitsey Bloom is tasked with conducting his final interview. As Gale recounts his story, Bloom and intern reporter Zack Stemmons uncover evidence that suggests Gale may be innocent. They must race against time to find the truth and exonerate Gale before his scheduled execution.

Shogun's Joy of Torture depicts sadism, torture, and cruelty in various forms including crucifixion, sexual torture, whipping, and beheading. The movie explores themes of violence, persecution, and suffering, with scenes of kidnapping, branding, and burning. It is a disturbing portrayal of extreme punishment and the horrors inflicted upon individuals.

A chronicle of the crimes of Ted Bundy from the perspective of Liz, his longtime girlfriend, who refused to believe the truth about him for years. Opening in 1969, single mother Elizabeth Kendall (Lily Collins) is at a college bar when she meets a charming stranger named Theodore 'Ted' Robert Bundy (Zac Efron). Over the years, as Ted is arrested and stands trial for his crimes, Liz struggles to come to terms with the reality of who Ted really is.

Never-before-heard audio from the interrogation of serial killer John Wayne Gacy threads through this chilling look at his 1970s murder spree.