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 showcases a military lawyer defending Marines accused of murder, who confronts high-ranking villains in his quest for justice.
Primal Fear
Richard Gere, Laura Linney, Edward Norton
A high-profile murder intrigues a publicity hungry lawyer.
Why you'll love it
A lawyer defends an altar boy accused of murder, only to find out his client is not as innocent as he seems.
The Devil's Advocate
Keanu Reeves, Al Pacino, Charlize Theron
An exceptionally adept Florida lawyer is offered a job at a high-end New York City law firm with a high-end boss - the biggest opportunity of his career to date.
Why you'll love it
The film portrays a lawyer who unknowingly works for the devil, making it a perfect fit for the 'villain lawyer' theme.
Fracture
Anthony Hopkins, Ryan Gosling, David Strathairn
An attorney intending on climbing the career ladder toward success finds an unlikely opponent in a manipulative criminal he is trying to prosecute.
Why you'll love it
A district attorney finds himself in a game of wits with a man who tried to murder his wife and manipulates the legal system.
Michael Clayton
George Clooney, Tilda Swinton, Tom Wilkinson
A law firm brings in its "fixer" to remedy the situation after a lawyer has a breakdown while representing a chemical company that he knows is guilty in a multibillion-dollar class action suit.
Why you'll love it
The film follows a 'fixer' for a law firm who faces moral dilemmas and dangerous situations due to his work.