12 Angry Men
Henry Fonda, Lee J. Cobb, Martin Balsam
The jury in a New York City murder trial is frustrated by a single member whose skeptical caution forces them to more carefully consider the evidence before jumping to a hasty verdict.
Why you'll love it
The entire film takes place in a jury room as the jurors decide the fate of a young man accused of murder.
Witness for the Prosecution
Tyrone Power, Marlene Dietrich, Charles Laughton
A veteran British barrister must defend his client in a murder trial that has surprise after surprise.
Why you'll love it
The film is a courtroom drama about a man accused of murder with his wife as a witness for the prosecution.
To Kill a Mockingbird
Gregory Peck, John Megna, Frank Overton
A widowed lawyer in Depression-era Alabama defends a black man against a false rape charge while teaching his young children about the sad reality of prejudice.
Why you'll love it
The film is renowned for its courtroom scenes, which depict a trial that addresses racial inequality.
A Few Good Men
Tom Cruise, Jack Nicholson, Demi Moore
Military lawyer Lieutenant Daniel Kaffee defends Marines accused of murder. They contend they were acting under orders.
Why you'll love it
The film revolves around the court-martial of two U.S. Marines charged with the murder of a fellow Marine.
The Trial of the Chicago 7
Eddie Redmayne, Alex Sharp, Sacha Baron Cohen
The story of 7 people on trial stemming from various charges surrounding the uprising at the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois.
Why you'll love it
The film is based on the infamous 1969 trial of seven defendants charged by the federal government with conspiracy.