Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "courtroom-outburst"

1. Runaway Jury (2003)

PG-13 | 127 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller

A juror on the inside and a woman on the outside manipulate a court trial involving a major gun manufacturer.

Director: Gary Fleder | Stars: John Cusack, Rachel Weisz, Gene Hackman, Dustin Hoffman

Votes: 104,889 | Gross: $49.44M

2. Inherit the Wind (1960)

Passed | 128 min | Biography, Drama, History

Based on a real-life case in 1925; two great lawyers argue the case for, and against, a Tennessee science teacher accused of the crime of teaching Darwin's theory of evolution.

Director: Stanley Kramer | Stars: Spencer Tracy, Fredric March, Gene Kelly, Dick York

Votes: 32,887

3. In the Fade (2017)

R | 106 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller

Katja's life collapses after the deaths of her husband and son in a bomb attack. After a time of mourning and injustice, Katja seeks revenge.

Director: Fatih Akin | Stars: Numan Acar, Adam Bousdoukos, Diane Kruger, Denis Moschitto

Votes: 35,710 | Gross: $0.32M

4. Hope (2013)

Not Rated | 122 min | Drama

Story of an 8-year-old girl who faces a horrible rape that damages her internally and affects her emotionally, trying to overcome all the obstacles following the incident with the good support of those around her.

Director: Lee Joon-ik | Stars: Lee Re, Sol Kyung-gu, Uhm Ji-won, Kim Hae-sook

Votes: 9,712

5. Miracle in Cell No. 7 (2013)

127 min | Comedy, Drama

A story about the love between a mentally-ill father and his lovingly adorable daughter.

Director: Hwan-kyung Lee | Stars: Ryu Seung-ryong, Kal So-won, Oh Dal-su, Jeong Man-sik

Votes: 24,037

6. Sergeant Rutledge (1960)

Approved | 111 min | Crime, Drama, Western

Respected Black cavalry Sergeant Brax Rutledge stands court-martial for raping and killing a white woman and murdering her father, his superior officer.

Director: John Ford | Stars: Jeffrey Hunter, Woody Strode, Constance Towers, Billie Burke

Votes: 5,387

7. The Cheat (1915)

Not Rated | 59 min | Drama, Romance

A venal, spoiled stockbroker's wife impulsively embezzles $10,000 from the charity she chairs and desperately turns to a Burmese ivory trader to replace the stolen money.

Director: Cecil B. DeMille | Stars: Fannie Ward, Sessue Hayakawa, Jack Dean, James Neill

Votes: 2,806 | Gross: $0.21M

8. Age of Indiscretion (1935)

Passed | 78 min | Drama, Romance

A book publisher finds his business floundering, which prompts his socially ambitious wife to desert him for a society millionaire, leaving him with their young son. The publisher's ... See full summary »

Director: Edward Ludwig | Stars: Paul Lukas, Madge Evans, Helen Vinson, May Robson

Votes: 193

9. Too Close to Home (1997 TV Movie)

TV-PG | 115 min | Drama, Thriller

Obsessed with her adult son and angered by the idea of him leaving her and marrying a beautiful nurse, a mother does everything in her power to prevent his independence.

Director: Bill Corcoran | Stars: Judith Light, Ricky Schroder, Sarah Trigger, Dorothy Gordon

Votes: 440

10. Alley Cat (1984)

R | 82 min | Action

A martial artist stops a street gang from stealing her car, but her grandmother ends up being killed by the same gang. She witnesses firsthand how corrupt and inept law enforcement is, and decides to take matters into her own hands.

Directors: Victor M. Ordonez, Ed Palmos, Al Valletta | Stars: Karin Mani, Robert Torti, Britt Helfer, Michael Wayne

Votes: 1,058

11. They Won't Forget (1937)

Passed | 95 min | Drama, Film-Noir, Mystery

A politically ambitious district attorney, unscrupulous tabloid journalists, and regional prejudice combine to charge a teacher with the murder of his student.

Director: Mervyn LeRoy | Stars: Claude Rains, Gloria Dickson, Edward Norris, Otto Kruger

Votes: 1,948

12. Ulysses (1967)

Not Rated | 123 min | Drama

James Joyce's masterpiece incarnated: The story of two seperated Dublin wanderers, Leopold Bloom and Stephen Dedalus, struggling to control their personal lives.

Director: Joseph Strick | Stars: Milo O'Shea, Barbara Jefford, Maurice Roëves, T.P. McKenna

Votes: 982

13. Like Mother Like Son: The Strange Story of Sante and Kenny Kimes (2001 TV Movie)

TV-PG | 90 min | Drama, Crime, Thriller

Fans of Mary Tyler Moore may be taken aback by her performance in this fact-based drama, in which she plays a character far removed from her bubbly Laura Petrie and Mary Richards personae. ... See full summary »

Director: Arthur Allan Seidelman | Stars: Mary Tyler Moore, Robert Forster, Gabriel Olds, Jean Stapleton

Votes: 281

14. Dishonored Lady (1947)

Approved | 85 min | Crime, Drama

A beautiful editor at a fashion magazine has a breakdown due to the pressures of her work and her disappointing love life. A psychiatrist recommends that she start life fresh by moving into a smaller apartment and under another name.

Director: Robert Stevenson | Stars: Hedy Lamarr, Dennis O'Keefe, John Loder, William Lundigan

Votes: 1,696

15. True Confession (1937)

Approved | 85 min | Comedy, Crime

A lawyer defends his wife, a pathological liar, in a murder trial.

Director: Wesley Ruggles | Stars: Carole Lombard, Fred MacMurray, John Barrymore, Una Merkel

Votes: 1,782

16. Term of Trial (1962)

Approved | 130 min | Drama

A British high-school girl becomes infatuated with her English teacher, but after he rejects her amorous advances, she goes to the police and accuses him of indecent assault.

Director: Peter Glenville | Stars: Laurence Olivier, Simone Signoret, Roland Culver, Frank Pettingell

Votes: 872

17. Hunt the Man Down (1950)

Passed | 69 min | Crime, Film-Noir, Mystery

The suspect in a 12-year-old murder case is finally caught and tried, but the witnesses are a bit hard to track down...

Director: George Archainbaud | Stars: Gig Young, Lynne Roberts, Mary Anderson, Willard Parker

Votes: 1,052

18. Strawberry Night (2013)

127 min | Crime, Thriller

A female detective investigates a homicide involving the murder of a gang member. The police suspect the murder came about from gang disputes, but evidence is lacking and the case is deadlocked.

Director: Yûichi Satô | Stars: Shôta Sometani, Hidetoshi Nishijima, Yûko Takeuchi, Renji Ishibashi

Votes: 297

19. L.A. Law (1986–1994)
Episode: Pilot (1986)

TV-PG | 97 min | Drama

Pilot episode for the TV series introduces the lawyers and employees of McKenzie, Brackman, Chaney and Kuzak, a Los Angeles law firm, in dealing with their courtroom cases and personal ... See full summary »

Director: Gregory Hoblit | Stars: Harry Hamlin, Corbin Bernsen, Jill Eikenberry, Alan Rachins

Votes: 347

20. Matlock (1986–1995)
Episode: Nowhere to Turn (1990)

TV-PG | 100 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Ben Matlock defends himself against a charge of murder in L.A.

Director: Harvey S. Laidman | Stars: Andy Griffith, Nancy Stafford, Julie Sommars, Clarence Gilyard Jr.

Votes: 170

21. Anna Holt - Polis (1996–1999)
Episode: Episode #2.4 (1999)

44 min | Crime

The trial against the police officer and the MC gang is going badly when witnesses are threatened by gang members.

Director: Alexander Moberg | Stars: Petra Nielsen, Catherine Hansson, Carina Jingrot, Stig Engström

22. EastEnders (1985– )
Episode: Episode #1.2289 (2002)

TV-PG | 28 min | Crime, Drama, Romance

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Director: Dearbhla Walsh | Stars: Kacey Ainsworth, Jessie Wallace, Elaine Lordan, Alex Ferns

23. Family (1976–1980)
Episode: Jury Duty: Part 1 (1976)

TV-PG | Drama, Family

Kate confronts fear and prejudice when she's selected for jury duty in the trial of a young Latino man accused of the rape and murder of a girl the same age as Buddy. Buddy tries to win T.J. Latimer and a skateboarding competition.

Director: Glenn Jordan | Stars: Sada Thompson, James Broderick, Gary Frank, Kristy McNichol

Votes: 65

24. King of the Hill (1997–2010)
Episode: The Texas Skilsaw Massacre (2002)

TV-PG | 23 min | Animation, Comedy, Drama

Hank is sentenced to attend an anger management class after accidentally sawing off Dale's finger.

Directors: Shaun Cashman, Klay Hall | Stars: Mike Judge, Kathy Najimy, Pamela Adlon, Brittany Murphy

Votes: 369

25. L.A. Law (1986–1994)
Episode: Auld L'Anxiety (1987)

TV-PG | 48 min | Drama

Brackman agonizes when his half-brother, Erroll, catches him making out with his bailiff, Rhonda, in which he blackmails Brackman for use of his office at the firm. Meanwhile, McKenzie is ... See full summary »

Director: Nell Cox | Stars: Harry Hamlin, Susan Dey, Corbin Bernsen, Jill Eikenberry

Votes: 40

26. L.A. Law (1986–1994)
Episode: Bourbon Cowboy (1993)

TV-PG | 47 min | Drama

Becker represents Mason Paine, an aging country music singer who tries to fight a divorce action brought by his rising star wife. Meanwhile, Gwen gives her law tutor a second chance not to ... See full summary »

Director: Randy Roberts | Stars: Corbin Bernsen, Jill Eikenberry, Alan Rachins, Michael Tucker

Votes: 79

27. L.A. Law (1986–1994)
Episode: Cannon of Ethics (1987)

TV-PG | 48 min | Drama

Kelsey takes her dilemma concerning Dr. Warren to a retired DA. Meanwhile, Brackman assigns another associate to the Rohner vs. Gradinger case. Abby helps a dying Mrs. Stulwicz set up a ... See full summary »

Director: John Patterson | Stars: Harry Hamlin, Susan Dey, Corbin Bernsen, Jill Eikenberry

Votes: 44

28. L.A. Law (1986–1994)
Episode: Chariots of Meyer (1988)

TV-PG | 48 min | Drama

Vernon Kepler, an old friend and client of McKenzie, peruses a frivolous lawsuit against an old card playing rival of his and introduces McKenzie to his beautiful granddaughter, Jennifer, ... See full summary »

Director: Win Phelps | Stars: Harry Hamlin, Susan Dey, Corbin Bernsen, Jill Eikenberry

Votes: 42

29. L.A. Law (1986–1994)
Episode: Come Rain or Come Schein (1993)

TV-PG | 47 min | Drama

Becker represents Mitchell Schein, a greedy man who holds out for material concessions before agreeing to grant his wife a divorce following Jewish law. Meanwhile, Kelsey is representing ... See full summary »

Director: Tom Moore | Stars: Corbin Bernsen, Jill Eikenberry, Alan Rachins, Michael Tucker

Votes: 26

30. L.A. Law (1986–1994)
Episode: December Bribe (1987)

TV-PG | 48 min | Drama

While McKenzie is dealing with Judge Morris Hood facing bribery charges, he's asked by another senior partner from a national firm in New York, named Marshal Taft & Associates, to merge ... See full summary »

Director: Janet Greek | Stars: Harry Hamlin, Susan Dey, Corbin Bernsen, Jill Eikenberry

Votes: 47

31. L.A. Law (1986–1994)
Episode: Do the Spike Thing (1991)

TV-PG | 48 min | Drama

Brackman accidentally becomes the victim of a gay-bashing incident and tries to keep the incident a secret despite pleas from a gay former college friend to testify against his attacker. ... See full summary »

Director: Michael Katleman | Stars: Susan Dey, Corbin Bernsen, Jill Eikenberry, Alan Rachins

Votes: 29

32. L.A. Law (1986–1994)
Episode: Double Breasted Suit (1992)

TV-PG | 47 min | Drama

Grace get a personal message from beyond as she represents a widower who claims he was bilked out of a fortune by a psychic. Meanwhile, the breast-implant case continues as C.J. finds ... See full summary »

Director: Win Phelps | Stars: Susan Dey, Corbin Bernsen, Jill Eikenberry, Alan Rachins

Votes: 27

33. L.A. Law (1986–1994)
Episode: Dummy Dearest (1988)

TV-PG | 48 min | Drama

Rollins represents Kenny Peterson, a mentally disturbed young man who speaks only through his obnoxious, ventriloquist's dummy in an assault case. Meanwhile, Kelsey's celebrity client, ... See full summary »

Director: Ben Bolt | Stars: Harry Hamlin, Susan Dey, Corbin Bernsen, Jill Eikenberry

Votes: 34

34. L.A. Law (1986–1994)
Episode: Great Balls Afire (1992)

TV-PG | 47 min | Drama

Rollins is representing a doctor who is doing research on treatments to treat people with cardiac problems, who is being sued by her Jewish benefactor over her using data from Nazi ... See full summary »

Director: Gabrielle Beaumont | Stars: Susan Dey, Corbin Bernsen, Jill Eikenberry, Alan Rachins

Votes: 33

35. L.A. Law (1986–1994)
Episode: Hackett or Pack It (1993)

TV-PG | 47 min | Drama

Roxanne helps out her ex-husband, Dave Meyer, with financial backing and a celebrity, Buddy Hackett, for his new "Fetal Phone," product he's mailing out for a spot on a shopping channel. ... See full summary »

Director: Elodie Keene | Stars: Corbin Bernsen, Jill Eikenberry, Alan Rachins, Michael Tucker

Votes: 28

36. L.A. Law (1986–1994)
Episode: Happy Trails (1990)

TV-PG | 48 min | Drama

The Rosalind Shays lawsuit continues with Grace and Victor springing a surprise witness against Rosalind when her own daughter Susan Raab testifies against her, embarrassing Rosalind. But ... See full summary »

Director: Win Phelps | Stars: Harry Hamlin, Susan Dey, Corbin Bernsen, Jill Eikenberry

Votes: 38

37. L.A. Law (1986–1994)
Episode: Hello and Goodbye (1993)

TV-PG | 47 min | Drama

Paros represents a widow suing a newsman for allowing her husband to kill himself as the cameras rolled. Meanwhile, Mullaney maintains a hospital bedside vigil for his dying father. Morales... See full summary »

Director: Andre R. Guttfreund | Stars: Corbin Bernsen, Jill Eikenberry, Alan Rachins, Michael Tucker

Votes: 23

38. L.A. Law (1986–1994)
Episode: Monkey on My Back Lot (1991)

TV-PG | 48 min | Drama

McKenzie unwillingly becomes the surrogate parent for a chimpanzee that's involved in a divorce case between two animal trainers. Becker and Roxanne face the trauma of moving in together. ... See full summary »

Director: Tom Moore | Stars: Susan Dey, Corbin Bernsen, Jill Eikenberry, Alan Rachins

Votes: 25

39. L.A. Law (1986–1994)
Episode: Something Old, Something Nude (1991)

TV-PG | 48 min | Drama

Since the departure of Michael Kuzak, Victor Sifuentes, Abby Perkins, and Jack Sollers from the firm, McKenzie and Brackman are looking for more litigator power. Grace, having suffered from... See full summary »

Director: Rick Wallace | Stars: Susan Dey, Corbin Bernsen, Jill Eikenberry, Alan Rachins

Votes: 34

40. L.A. Law (1986–1994)
Episode: TV or Not TV (1991)

TV-PG | 48 min | Drama

The Elsa Chandler murder trial continues with Grace and Mullaney trying to elicit an emotional testimony from Elsa about her years of abuse so the jury will not convict her. Meanwhile, ... See full summary »

Director: Elodie Keene | Stars: Susan Dey, Corbin Bernsen, Jill Eikenberry, Alan Rachins

Votes: 34

41. L.A. Law (1986–1994)
Episode: The Last Gasp (1990)

TV-PG | 48 min | Drama

Victor is moved by a mother's pleas and agrees to make an emotional appeal for clemency for Hector Rodriguez, a old friend on death row facing execution. Meanwhile, Grace tackles her first ... See full summary »

Director: Rick Wallace | Stars: Harry Hamlin, Susan Dey, Corbin Bernsen, Jill Eikenberry

Votes: 37

42. L.A. Law (1986–1994)
Episode: The Pay's Lousy, But the Tips Are Great (1990)

TV-PG | 48 min | Drama

Victor faces troubling issues both at home and in court as he tries to deal with the after-effects of Allison's rape trial and a sexual discrimination case concerning a woman court clerk ... See full summary »

Director: David Carson | Stars: Harry Hamlin, Susan Dey, Corbin Bernsen, Jill Eikenberry

Votes: 35

43. L.A. Law (1986–1994)
Episode: Whatever Happened to Hannah? (1990)

TV-PG | 48 min | Drama

Rollins represents a comedian suing his ex-wife for heckling him on stage. Meanwhile, Abby emphasizes with Diane Campbell, a divorcée suing her ex-husband for years of spouse abuse and who ... See full summary »

Director: Tom Moore | Stars: Harry Hamlin, Susan Dey, Corbin Bernsen, Jill Eikenberry

Votes: 39

44. L.A. Law (1986–1994)
Episode: Whistle Stop (1994)

TV-PG | 47 min | Drama

Becker blames Belinda's personal malice for his becoming a suspect in the murder of Camilla Greer, while the rest of the firm rallies around him to prove the charges are false and Jinx is ... See full summary »

Director: Randy Roberts | Stars: Corbin Bernsen, Jill Eikenberry, Alan Rachins, Michael Tucker

Votes: 26

45. L.A. Law (1986–1994)
Episode: Wine Knot (1992)

TV-PG | 47 min | Drama

Brackman's first day back at the firm begins badly when Markowitz also returns prematurely and takes off on an irresponsible spree with Benny. Meanwhile, Gwen takes the reins in a divorce ... See full summary »

Director: Oz Scott | Stars: Corbin Bernsen, Jill Eikenberry, Alan Rachins, Michael Tucker

Votes: 27

46. Law & Order (1990– )
Episode: Nullification (1997)

TV-14 | 46 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

An attempted armored car heist leads to the prosecution of a suburban right-wing militia group that claims to be at war with the U.S. government.

Director: Constantine Makris | Stars: Jerry Orbach, Benjamin Bratt, S. Epatha Merkerson, Sam Waterston

Votes: 311

47. Matlock (1986–1995)
Episode: The Assassination: Part 1 (1992)

TV-PG | 50 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Ben and his visiting daughter believe there is a connection between Ben's client and the assassination of Atlanta's mayor.

Director: Christopher Hibler | Stars: Andy Griffith, Nancy Stafford, Julie Sommars, Clarence Gilyard Jr.

Votes: 120

48. Matlock (1986–1995)
Episode: The Assassination: Part 2 (1992)

TV-PG | 50 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

While defending Judge Eller in his murder trial, Conrad uncovers the connection between the killing of a mayor and a pornography production using underage girls.

Director: Christopher Hibler | Stars: Andy Griffith, Nancy Stafford, Julie Sommars, Clarence Gilyard Jr.

Votes: 103

49. Matlock (1986–1995)
Episode: The Assault (1995)

TV-PG | 50 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

After Matlock's car breaks down in the bad part of Atlanta, he befriends a tenant of run down apartment complex in the same area. His new friend is accused of assaulting the slum lord owner of the building and Ben serves as his lawyer.

Director: Christopher Hibler | Stars: Andy Griffith, Daniel Roebuck, Carol Huston, Christopher Birt

Votes: 105

50. Matlock (1986–1995)
Episode: The Foursome (1991)

TV-PG | 50 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Matlock defends a golfer accused of killing a blackmailing caddy.

Director: Harvey S. Laidman | Stars: Andy Griffith, Nancy Stafford, Julie Sommars, Clarence Gilyard Jr.

Votes: 111