Movies and TvShows featuring "miscarriage-of-justice" theme.
La Doña is a drama TV show set in Mexico, following the story of a powerful and vindictive businesswoman who seeks revenge and justice in a corrupt society. The show explores themes of manipulation, deception, violence, and desire, with elements of romance and soap opera.
Rectify follows the life of Daniel Holden, who is released from prison after serving 19 years on death row for the rape and murder of his girlfriend. As he tries to adjust to the outside world, he faces challenges from his family, the small town community, and his own damaged psyche. The series explores themes of justice, redemption, and the impact of wrongful convictions.
Dr. Jim Swire tragically loses his daughter when Pan Am Flight 103 exploded over a small town on December 21, 1988. Travelling across continents and political divides, Swire embarks on a relentless journey that not only jeopardizes his stability, family and life, but completely overturns his trust in the justice system. As the truth shifts under Jim’s feet, his view of the world is left forever sullied.
'Contessa' is the story of Bea who, after being accused and imprisoned for a crime she did not commit, is determined to seek revenge on those who took everything and everyone she loved away from her. She will claim a new identity as Contessa, and will make sure she gets the redemption and justice she deserves.
Thirteen-year-old fledgling writer Briony Tallis accuses her older sister's lover, Robbie Turner, of a crime he didn't commit, leading to a chain of events that affects the lives of everyone involved. Years later, as she faces the end of her own life, Briony attempts to atone for her past mistakes.
When They See Us is a gripping TV show that tells the true story of five African-American teenagers who were wrongfully convicted of a brutal rape in New York City in the late 1980s. It highlights the systemic racism and injustice within the American criminal justice system, as well as the devastating consequences faced by the wrongfully accused and their families. The series follows their personal journeys, the trial, and the aftermath of their wrongful conviction.
Jennifer Hills is still tormented by the brutal sexual assault she endured years ago. She joins a support group where she shares her traumatic experiences and seeks justice for herself and others. When she discovers that her rapists are walking free, she decides to take matters into her own hands and seek revenge.
Dr. Richard Kimble is accused of his wife's murder and must find the true culprit while being pursued by a determined U.S. Marshal.
In Hang 'em High, a former lawman named Jed Cooper is mistakenly identified as a cattle rustler and is hanged by a vigilante mob. He survives the hanging and seeks revenge on the men who falsely accused him. With the help of a marshal, Cooper goes on a mission to bring the men to justice and restore his own name.
In a polluted and lawless future, Judge Dredd, a revered law enforcement officer, is falsely accused of a crime. He must face his own murderous clone while trying to prove his innocence.
A married couple's life is turned upside down when the wife is accused of a murder. After three years, the husband, John, plans to break her out of jail and flee the country. He researches prison life and escape methods, meets with an ex-con for advice, and starts making preparations. John buys fake IDs and a gun, while also forging medical documents to prove Lara's innocence. He robs a drug dealer to get money and sets their house on fire to fake their deaths. With a plan in motion, John breaks Lara out of the hospital, and they go on the run with their son Luke, eventually escaping to Venezuela.
Pinocchio, a wooden puppet, sets out on a fantastical journey to become a real boy. Along the way, he encounters various characters and encounters hardships that test his character.
In 'Lock Up,' a man named Frank is framed for a crime he didn't commit and is sent to a high-security prison. Inside the prison, he faces psychological torture, cruelty, and abuse of power from the sadistic prison guards. Frank forms friendships and alliances with other prisoners, but he also discovers corruption within the system. Determined to seek justice and revenge, Frank plans an escape while navigating the dangerous and violent world of the prison.
Presumed Innocent is a crime, mystery, thriller movie released in 1990. The story revolves around a high-profile lawyer named Rusty Sabich who finds himself accused of the brutal murder of one of his colleagues, Carolyn Polhemus. As the investigation unfolds, evidence points towards Rusty as the prime suspect, leading him to frantically work to clear his name and uncover the truth behind the murder. In a race against time, Rusty must navigate through a web of deceit, betrayal, and personal demons to find out who really killed Carolyn and why.
Dr. Victor Frankenstein, a brilliant scientist, experiments with reanimating dead tissue and creates a hideous creature. As the creature struggles to find its place in society, it seeks revenge against its creator.
Christine Collins takes on the LAPD to find her missing child, battling corruption and the wrongful conviction of an impostor.
Queen of Swords is an action–adventure television series set in California during the early 19th century that ran for one season, from 2000 to 2001. The series premiered October 7, 2000. After filming had been completed on 22 episodes and the first eight episodes were broadcast, the series was canceled.
One of the greatest miscarriages of justice in British legal history where hundreds of innocent sub-postmasters and postmistresses were wrongly accused of theft, fraud, and false accounting due to a defective IT system.
Set in 1950s Brooklyn, Motherless Brooklyn follows Lionel Essrog, a detective with Tourette's Syndrome, who investigates the murder of his mentor and uncovers a web of corruption and political intrigue.
A lesbian teacher at a girls' boarding school is falsely accused of having an affair with her friend and colleague, leading to tragic consequences.