swap_horiz Runaway Jury Alternatives

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12 Angry Men

The film centers around a jury’s deliberation on a murder charge, highlighting potential biases and conflicts within the...

Trial Drama Crime Suspense

9.3 Excellent

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The Verdict

The Verdict is a 1982 legal drama film directed by Sidney Lumet and based on Barry Reed’s novel. Paul Newman portrays an...

Trial Drama Boston 1980S

7.8 Good

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The Children's Hour

“The Children’s Hour” tells the story of two teacher sisters who, in a moment of childish fantasy, falsely accuse a clas...

Drama Psychological Coming Of Age 1960S

7.7 Good

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Quiz Show

Quiz Show depicts the events surrounding the 1950s Twenty-One quiz show scandal, based on the investigations into allega...

Drama Psychological 1990S 1950S

7.5 Good

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Doubt

Doubt is a 2008 drama film adapted from John Patrick Shanley’s stage play. Set within a New York Catholic school dedicat...

Character Driven Drama Psychological Intricate

7.4 Good

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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

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Amistad

The film Amistad portrays the true story of Mende Africans who revolted against their Spanish captors aboard the slave s...

Trial Drama Historical Drama 1990S

7.3 Good

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Syriana

Syriana is a 2005 thriller directed by Stephen Gaghan, adapted from Robert Baer’s memoir. The film features an ensemble...

Drama Corporate International Award Winning

7.2 Good

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Reversal of Fortune

Reversal of Fortune recounts the 1978 case involving Lydia van Bülow, a wealthy socialite accused of causing the death o...

Trial Drama Mystery True Story

7.2 Good

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House of Sand and Fog

House of Sand and Fog is a suspenseful drama examining the destructive consequences of unresolved trauma and desperation...

Drama Psychological Crime Thriller

7.2 Good

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A Mighty Heart

A Mighty Heart portrays Mariane Pearl’s harrowing journey after her husband Daniel’s abduction in Pakistan. The film ada...

Drama True Story Political Thriller

7.0 Good

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The Ides of March

The Ides of March is a 2011 political drama based on Beau Willimon’s play *Farragut North*. The film features Ryan Gosli...

Drama Campaign Suspense Romance

6.8 Fair

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Mr. Brooks

Mr. Brooks is a 2007 psychological thriller centered around a wealthy businessman who secretly leads a double life as a...

Drama Psychological Thriller 2000S Complex Character

6.8 Fair

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Changing Lanes

Changing Lanes is a 2002 legal thriller centering around an accidental car collision between a Wall Street lawyer and an...

Drama Crime Suspense Revenge

6.7 Fair

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Rendition

Rendition is a 2007 thriller concerning the CIA’s use of extraordinary rendition. It depicts the case of Khalid El-Masri...

South Africa Drama Espionage Psychological

6.3 Fair

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Bobby

Bobby is a 2006 drama depicting the events surrounding the shooting of U.S. Senator Robert F. Kennedy at the Ambassador...

Drama Historical Political Thriller

6.3 Fair

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My Sister's Keeper

My Sister’s Keeper is a 2009 legal melodrama centered around the complex family dynamics surrounding Anna, a young girl...

Drama Family Drama 2000S Thought Provoking

6.2 Fair

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Noel

Noel is a 2004 drama film exploring interconnected stories during Christmas Eve in New York City. Featuring performances...

Drama 2000S Christmas Romantic Drama

5.5 Mediocre

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Love Happens

Love Happens explores themes of fate and coincidence through a complex romantic narrative. Aaron Eckhart and Jennifer An...

Drama 2000S Romantic Comedy Thought Provoking

5.3 Mediocre

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Perfect Stranger

Perfect Stranger is a 2007 psychological thriller directed by James Foley and starring Halle Berry and Bruce Willis. Pro...

Drama Mystery Crime Drama Psychological Thriller

4.8 Poor