Erin Brockovich is a true story about a single mother and legal clerk who takes on a powerful energy company after she discovers that it has been contaminating the drinking water of a small town. The film was a critical and commercial success, winning the Academy Award for Best Actress for Julia Roberts.
A Civil Action (1998)
A Civil Action is another true story, this time about a group of families who sue a corporation after they believe that its pollution caused their children to develop leukemia. The film is a powerful and moving story about the fight for justice.
The Rainmaker (1997)
The Rainmaker is a fictional story about a young lawyer who takes on a powerful insurance company after it denies a claim to a woman whose husband dies from cancer. The film is a suspenseful thriller that explores the themes of greed and corruption.
Michael Clayton (2007)
Michael Clayton is a lawyer who is tasked with cleaning up a mess for his law firm after a colleague has a mental breakdown. The film is a complex and suspenseful thriller that explores the dark side of the legal profession.
The Lincoln Lawyer (2011)
The Lincoln Lawyer is a story about a lawyer who works out of the back of his Lincoln Town Car. He is hired to defend a wealthy man accused of murder, but he soon realizes that there is more to the case than meets the eye. The film is a fast-paced and suspenseful legal thriller.
Dark Waters (2019)
Dark Waters is a true story about a corporate defense lawyer who uncovers a dark secret that connects a growing number of unexplained deaths to one of the world's largest corporations. The film is a powerful indictment of corporate greed and a reminder of the importance of fighting for justice.
Just Mercy (2019)
Just Mercy is a true story about Bryan Stevenson, a young lawyer who defends death row inmates. The film is a powerful and moving story about justice, mercy, and the importance of fighting for those who have no voice.
Trial by Fire (2018)
Trial by Fire is a true story about Cameron Todd Willingham, a man who was executed for the arson deaths of his three children despite strong evidence that he was innocent. The film is a heartbreaking and infuriating story about injustice and the death penalty.
The Verdict (1982)
The Verdict is a fictional story about a down-on-his-luck lawyer who takes on a medical malpractice case to improve his own situation, but discovers along the way that he is doing the right thing. The film is a powerful and moving story about redemption and the fight for justice.