7 Gripping Courtroom Dramas Every Legal Thriller Fan Should Watch

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Khushi Arora
Jun 15, 2025

To Kill a Mockingbird

This amazing thriller is based on Harper Lee’s novel by the same name, it follows a story of a lawyer who is defending a falsely accused black man.

A Time To Kill

Released in 1996, this legal drama is based on John Grisham’s novel which revolves around the story of a young lawyer who fought the whole legal system for his daughter.

Primal Fear

Edward Norton delivers an amazing performance as an altar boy accused of murdering a prominent archbishop. And Richard Gere plays his slick defense attorney, who slowly uncovers a darker truth in this twist-filled courtroom mystery.

Philadelphia

Starring Tom Hanks where he is playing a role of a lawyer who is fired from his work after he was diagnosed with AIDS, exploring the themes of discrimination and prejudice.

The Lincoln Lawyer

Starring Mathew McConaughey, this crime thriller is a story of Haller who is hired to fight a case of a son of a wealthy businesswoman.

The Firm

Starring Tom Cruise, this gripping film is about a lawyer who joined a new firm and discovered that the firm is deeply entangled in corruption and crime.

The Verdict

Released in 1982, this amazing film revolves around the story of an alcoholic lawyer who is seeking redemption after taking on a medical malpractice case against a powerful institution.

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