swap_horiz Just Mercy Alternatives

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Spotlight

'Spotlight' chronicles the Boston Globes investigation into allegations of sexual abuse within the Catholic Church. The...

Drama True Crime Journalism Investigative

8.6 Great

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The Master

The Master is a 2012 psychological drama centered on Freddie Quell, a WWII veteran, and Lancaster Dodd, the founder of “...

Drama Philosophical Psychological Biographical

7.9 Good

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Dallas Buyers Club

Dallas Buyers Club is a 2013 biographical drama about Ron Woodroof, an AIDS patient who operated the "Dallas Buyers Club...

Drama Medical Biographical Dramedy

7.8 Good

4

Moneyball

Moneyball chronicles the Oakland Athletics’ 2002 season under general manager Billy Beane. Utilizing statistical analysi...

Drama Sport Statistical Underdog

7.8 Good

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Love and Mercy

Love & Mercy recounts the life of Brian Wilson, focusing on his creative endeavors and mental health challenges spanning...

Drama Biographical Musical United States

7.8 Good

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127 Hours

The film chronicles the ordeal of Aron Ralston, who became trapped in Bluejohn Canyon, Utah, following a rockfall on Apr...

Drama Independent Survival Biographical

7.7 Good

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Philadelphia

Philadelphia is a 1993 legal drama centered on an attorney seeking justice against his former employer following wrongfu...

Trial Drama Advocacy Historical

7.7 Good

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The Fighter

The Fighter is a 2010 biographical drama depicting the relationship between professional boxer Micky Ward and his former...

Drama Boxing Family Saga Underdog

7.7 Good

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First Man

First Man chronicles the life of Neil Armstrong through the period preceding the 1969 Apollo 11 mission. The film detail...

Drama Emotional Historical Thriller

7.5 Good

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Can You Ever Forgive Me?

Can You Ever Forgive Me? is a 2018 biographical drama chronicling Lee Israel’s efforts to revive her career by creating...

Drama Dark Comedy Comedy Drama Biographical

7.5 Good

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Queen of Katwe

Queen of Katwe chronicles the story of Phiona Mutesi, a young woman from the Katwe slum district of Kampala, Uganda. She...

Drama Sport Biographical United States

7.5 Good

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The Old Man & the Gun

The Old Man & the Gun is a 2018 biographical crime film depicting Forrest Tucker, a former criminal and escape artist. B...

Drama Biographical Crime Comedy United States

7.5 Good

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Erin Brockovich

Erin Brockovich is a 2000 biographical legal drama based on the true story of Erin Brockovich, portrayed by Julia Robert...

Drama Environmental True Story 2000S

7.4 Good

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Molly's Game

Molly’s Game is a 2017 biographical film depicting the story of Molly Bloom, a former skier who established a high-stake...

Drama Crime Thriller Legal Drama

7.4 Good

15

The Hurricane

The Hurricane is a 1999 biographical drama chronicling the life of boxer Rubin “Hurricane” Carter, who was convicted of...

Drama Boxing True Crime 1990S

7.4 Good

16

Dark Waters

Dark Waters depicts the legal battle undertaken by Robert Bilott to challenge DuPont’s actions. The film portrays Bilott...

Drama Environmental Historical Biographical

7.4 Good

17

Evil Angels

Evil Angels depicts the events surrounding the disappearance of Azaria Chamberlain in 1980. The film portrays the legal...

Trial Drama Australia True Crime

7.3 Good

18

Marshall

The film chronicles the early legal career of Thurgood Marshall, portrayed by Chadwick Boseman. It details his involveme...

Drama Legal Drama Biographical United States

7.1 Good

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Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile

The film portrays the life of Ted Bundy, depicted by Zac Efron, through the perspective of his former girlfriend, Elizab...

Trial Drama True Crime Crime Thriller

5.8 Mediocre

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The Laundromat

The Laundromat is a 2019 drama exploring the Panama Papers scandal, adapted from Jake Bernstein’s book *Secrecy World*....

Drama Thriller Legal Drama Biographical

5.8 Mediocre