13 exciting films, the intrigue of which revolves around the trial (14 photos)

Most of them received prestigious awards, others became nominees and became cult favorites among viewers.





In the general understanding, the court is the arbiter of justice. As a government body, it punishes criminals and protects the rights of citizens. But even an old woman can have trouble. There are many well-known cases of miscarriages of justice, and many scandals that erupted as a result of the proceedings. Such broad and vibrant life material is fruitful for filmmaking. Some of these films are based on real events, which confirms the importance of understanding them in society. The other part is based on fiction, the purpose of which is to hook the viewer with an exciting detective story.

We have collected the best films that are built around the trial.

Devil's Advocate (1997)



Kevin Lomax (Keanu Reeves) defends only scoundrels in court, but one client (Al Pacino) turned out to be worse than the others.

Anatomy of a Fall (2023)





A dramatic thriller about the murder of the husband of a famous writer, which was witnessed by their blind son and dog. The film received two prestigious awards at the Cannes Film Festival.

Legally Blonde (2001)



A light comedy, which, despite all the “rosiness”, rivets you to the main intrigue of the film.

Verdict (2010)



Kenny is sentenced to life for murder with extreme cruelty. Everyone testifies against him. The only one who comes to his defense is his sister, who devotes herself to finding evidence.

Kramer vs. Kramer (1979)



A family drama in which a child finds himself between two fires - his parents with their unresolved problems (Dustin Hoffman and Meryl Streep). The film received five Oscar awards.

Chicago (2002)



A musical about a Chicago women's prison and a cunning criminal lawyer (Richard Gere). The film won six Oscars.

Erin Brockovich (2000)



The film is based on the true story of human rights activist Erin Brockovich, who fought against a corporation that was polluting water and thereby causing cancer in people. Julia Roberts received an Oscar for her role in this film.

Verdict (1982)



Paul Newman plays the role of a once excellent lawyer whose personal problems alienated him from judicial practice. But one day a colleague offers to take him on a very difficult task... Fil was nominated for five Oscar awards.

My Guardian Angel (2009)



The lawyer will have to deal with the case of an 11-year-old girl who sued her parents for being conceived “in vitro” in order to support her sister, who had leukemia.

Marshall (2017)



In an era of racism and anti-Semitism (1940s), aspiring lawyer Thurgood Marshall takes on a case that will take a step towards equality for citizens regardless of nationality or skin color. Chadwick Boseman plays the future first African-American justice of the US Supreme Court.

North Country (2005)



Josie Ames is forced to work in a mine among men. But the stronger sex does not tolerate competition, especially when the competitor is the “weaker” sex. Josie is forced to take legal action to protect herself and her female colleagues. Charlize Theron and Frances McDormand were nominated for Oscars for their roles in this film.

Liar, Liar (1997)



Another brilliant role by Jim Carrey, who plays a successful lawyer who built his career and life on lies.

Bonus: Inventing Anna (TV series 2022)



Mini-series based on the true story of a fraudster who pretended to be a wealthy heiress.