Movies and TvShows featuring "lawyer-as-protagonist" theme.

Jennifer Walters navigates the complicated life of a single, 30-something attorney who also happens to be a green 6-foot-7-inch superpowered Hulk.

A lawyer's seemingly perfect life is turned upside down when she begins a sexual relationship with her teenage stepson, leading to a series of consequences that threaten to tear her family apart.

A young lawyer, Mitch McDeere, joins a prestigious law firm only to discover that it is involved in organized crime. He becomes the target of various threats as he tries to expose the firm's corruption and protect himself and his family.

A small town is rocked by an allegation of child abuse, which leads to a criminal trial with a lawyer at the center of it. The case turns into a gripping courtroom drama as various witnesses testify and evidence is presented. The series explores the criminal justice system, the biases and influences that can impact a trial, and the devastating consequences of a miscarriage of justice.

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.

In Her Shoes follows the story of two sisters, Maggie and Rose, who have been estranged for years. Maggie is a free spirit and irresponsible, while Rose is a successful lawyer and more conventional. When Maggie sleeps with Rose's boyfriend, it further strains their relationship. However, they start to reconnect when they discover their grandmother, whom they thought was dead, is still alive. As they spend time with their grandmother, the sisters confront their differences and begin to find common ground.

Dark Waters is a biographical drama based on the true story of corporate defense attorney Rob Bilott, who takes on an environmental lawsuit against a chemical company. As he investigates the case, he uncovers a dark secret regarding water pollution and chemical contamination, leading to a long legal battle with a powerful corporation. The movie highlights the importance of environmental protection and the fight against corporate corruption.

Astrid is the wife of an acclaimed lawyer. Silenced for 25 years, her family balance suddenly collapses when her children initiate their search for justice.

The mini-series are inspired by the real, albeit incredibly terrifying, events and actions that Ivan Roubal committed in the 1990s. Hynek Čermák is in the role of one of the biggest serial killers in Czechoslovak history.

Four episodes reveal criminal background of organized crime in post-revolution Czechoslovakia. Who can you trust yet? Czechoslovakia in 1992 - communist regime has fallen short time ago and soviet occupying army is quickly retreating back to eastern Europe. Wagons leaving the country are full of weapons, ammunition and equipment. Two young students testing new railway control system find out, that some of soviet wagons disappear on their way home. They try to find out the reason, but one of them is found dead and second way is probably on the run. Senior warrant officer Roman Redl with team of investigators is trying to reveal reason for murder and trace the criminal ties, that could leaves east from Czechoslovakia.

Lorenzo is a lawyer who files a lawsuit against the zoo of his town but after winning it he has to take home a gorilla.

A lawyer in Australia starts experiencing strange and apocalyptic visions after defending five Aboriginal persons in a ritualized 'Tribal Murder'. As the visions intensify, the lawyer finds himself drawn towards a group of native people who seem to possess some insight into the true nature of the impending catastrophe.

Swing Vote tells the story of a retired judge who becomes the pivotal vote in a controversial Supreme Court case. As she wrestles with her own beliefs and the pressure to make a decision that will impact the lives of many, she must navigate the complexities of the legal system and confront issues of gender, power, and the value of compromise.

Jørgen lives abroad, but every summer he comes back to Denmark with his wife. He invites, as usual, his neighbours and their teenager son, Thomas, for dinner at his place. Only, this time there is a strange tension in the air between the adults. After dinner, Jørgen and Thomas go to the beach for a walk. They discover that both have secret problems, and the fact they cannot talk about them is creating great stress. As they disclose their secrets to each other, a friendship starts. But through the course of the next two summers their relationship develops in a way they would never have expected.

Milada is a biographical drama that follows the life of Milada Horáková, a prominent Czechoslovak politician, lawyer, and human rights activist. Set in the 1950s, the film explores her struggle against the communist regime, leading to her arrest, trial, and eventual execution. It delves into her time in prison and the relationships she forms with other prisoners, including her mother and sister. Through her determination and resilience, Milada becomes an iconic figure and symbol for the fight for justice and freedom.

In Counsellor at Law, a lawyer named George Simon finds himself dealing with a variety of personal and professional issues. As his marriage starts to deteriorate, he becomes involved in a case with a wealthy socialite who is being accused of blackmail. As he navigates through these challenges, Simon's life takes unexpected twists and turns, leading him to question his ethics and values. Set against the backdrop of Manhattan, this pre-code comedy-drama explores themes of love, betrayal, and the complexities of the legal profession.

When a successful lawyer named Ellen returns to her small coastal hometown, she discovers a sand dollar necklace that holds the key to her past and future. As she navigates her way through memories and secrets, she falls in love with a charismatic local businessman named Roy. Together, they work towards uncovering the truth behind the necklace and finding their happily ever after.

Young lawyer Max has moved from Kassel to Amsterdam to finally build his own life far away from his parents. The ambitious young lawyer now wants to make a career for himself at a real estate company. There is no time for romance, but Sophie crosses his path. The German, who is perfectly organized in all aspects of life, falls head over heels in love with the chaotic and likeable operator of a snack bar, who lives on a houseboat with her father Johan, sister Marijke and their lesbian friend.

In Santiago, Andrés Barros is a partner at an up-and-coming law firm. He's getting married, and his friends, including his law partner Roberto, arrange a bachelor party where he spends the night with a prostitute, Gloria. She later shows up at his office and the passion continues, against his better judgment. Soon, Andrés is entangled in sex, lies, videotape, and blackmail. His relationship with Rosario, his fiancée, is strained, he neglects his work, and there's a dead body in a bathtub. A pimp, a whore, a doorman, a receptionist: where are the decent people?

Dreaded serial killer Peter Kurten voluntarily turns himself over to the authorities. A young lawyer, eager to prove Kurten's mental derangement, agrees to defend a man who terrorized Germany between 1929 and 1931. In studying the case and meeting with the intelligent, cold-blooded manipulator, the young idealist's values become warped.