Movies and TvShows featuring "unjust-incarceration" theme.

Dr. Richard Kimble is wrongly accused of murdering his wife. While being transported, the bus crashes and Kimble escapes, vowing to find the real killer while evading the relentless pursuit of the law.

This is a historical novel with its Roots in the beginning of XIX century. "Silverplated" were bandits who stole from the routes which transported silver to the states of Guanajuato and Taxco in Mexico. For that reason the bandits were called "the silver plated ones", which means "the silver-plated". It was the social time of the bandits, They would steal from the rich and give to the poor. This soap opera bring that era to us with plenty of excitement and romance.

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.

Insensato Coração is a Brazilian telenovela that first aired on Rede Globo in 2011.

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.

In 1932, a man wrongfully convicted of murder forms a strong friendship with a fellow inmate while navigating the cruel and unjust world of prison. Together, they face racial injustice, escape attempts, and the harsh realities of life behind bars.

In a dystopian America, a falsely convicted policeman gets his shot at freedom when he must forcibly participate in a TV game show where convicts, runners, must battle killers for their freedom. By 2017, the world economy has collapsed, and food, oil, and other natural resources are all in short supply. Unable to meet the needs of the general public, the U.S. government has likewise collapsed and given way to an iron-fisted police state divided into paramilitary zones...

Veer-Zaara is a heartwarming film about the love story of Veer, an Indian Air Force pilot, and Zaara, a Pakistani woman. They meet and fall in love, but their love is tested by the deep-rooted hatred and conflict between their countries. Veer sacrifices his love for Zaara and is unjustly incarcerated for 22 years in a Pakistani prison. Years later, a young lawyer, Saamiya Siddiqui, comes across Veer's case and is determined to free him. As she delves into the past, she unravels a powerful story of love, sacrifice, and the resilience of the human spirit.

After being wrongfully imprisoned for years, a woman seeks revenge on those who betrayed her, using her wit and cunning to bring justice. Along the way, she discovers her own capacity for forgiveness and redemption.

When Dolores Roach is released after an unjust prison sentence, she reunites with an old friend who lets her work as a masseuse. When the promise of her newfound stability is threatened, Dolores is driven to shocking extremes to survive.

In 'Remember (2015)', a man named Seo Jin-woo, who has a condition called hyperthymesia that gives him an incredible memory, tries to clear his name after being wrongfully convicted of murder. With the help of an ambitious defense lawyer, he delves into the case and uncovers a web of betrayal and deception. As he navigates through the corrupt legal system, he must also confront his own deteriorating memory due to a genetic disease. Along the way, Seo Jin-woo forms a romance and seeks revenge against those who framed him.

Due to hasty investigations and questionable methods of two police sergeants, two hoodlums are convicted for a robbery in which a patrolman was seriously injured. Years later, one of the two cops gets on the trail of the real culprits. To enforce justice, he makes himself unpopular with his department and his colleague, who want to cover up the embarrassing mistake

In ...And Justice for All, a lawyer named Arthur Kirkland is faced with an ethical dilemma when he is assigned to defend a judge accused of rape. As he dives deep into the case, he uncovers a web of corruption and faces numerous challenges in his pursuit of justice. Kirkland must navigate through a flawed judicial system and confront his own personal demons to fight for what is right.

The Innocence Files is a gripping documentary TV show that delves into real-life cases of innocent people being wrongfully imprisoned for crimes they didn't commit. Through careful investigation and reenactments, the series uncovers the flaws in the justice system and highlights the tireless efforts of legal teams to exonerate these innocent individuals. It sheds light on the devastating consequences of wrongful convictions and the impact it has on the lives of those involved.

Wallace and his dog Gromit become involved in a sheep rustling scheme in which Wallace is framed and wrongfully imprisoned. They must outsmart an evil robot dog and save the sheep.

After being released from prison, a man named Mo tries to navigate his way through life, finding solace in a job at an animal shelter. However, his past and the challenges he faces threaten to destroy any chance of a new beginning.

A young woman's husband has been imprisoned for a crime he didn't commit. In order to be near him to try to help him get his sentence overturned, she moves into a boardinghouse near the prison whose residents are the wives of inmates.

In this supernatural horror movie, Jason Voorhees returns to wreak havoc on the residents of Crystal Lake, as a series of brutal murders take place. As the body count rises, an unsuspecting coroner uncovers a sinister secret: the only way to kill Jason is by using a special dagger.

Ben-Hur is a nobleman living in Roman Judea who is falsely accused of a crime and condemned to slavery. He survives years of hardship and eventually seeks revenge against his former friend and Roman officer who caused his downfall. Along the way, he encounters miracles, finds redemption, and discovers faith in Christ.

Narasimham is an ex-convict who is wrongfully accused and framed for the murder of a politician's daughter. He seeks revenge against those responsible and fights for justice, while also dealing with his strained relationship with his father.