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 film depicts a jury's difficulty in reaching a unanimous verdict in a murder trial, highlighting the importance of reasonable doubt.
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 portrays the struggle for justice in a racially divided town, as a lawyer defends an innocent black man accused of rape.
Philadelphia
Tom Hanks, Denzel Washington, Roberta Maxwell
When a man with HIV is fired by his law firm because of his condition, he hires a homophobic small-time lawyer as the only willing advocate for a wrongful dismissal suit.
Why you'll love it
A lawyer fired for having AIDS fights for justice and understanding in this groundbreaking film.
A Time to Kill
Matthew McConaughey, Sandra Bullock, Samuel L. Jackson
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.
Why you'll love it
A young lawyer defends a black man accused of murdering two white men who raped his 10-year-old daughter, sparking a rebirth of the KKK.
Erin Brockovich
Julia Roberts, Albert Finney, David Brisbin
A flamboyant law firm secretary works tirelessly to gain justice for a small town wrecked by a utility company's pollution.
Why you'll love it
Based on a true story, the film follows a woman's fight against a power company accused of polluting a city's water supply.