Movies like The Star Chamber

The Client, centering on a young boy who becomes entangled in a legal battle after learning a dangerous secret, raises questions about justice and the protection of the innocent that echo the thematic concerns of The Star Chamber.

This film, much like The Star Chamber, is about the quest for justice against a backdrop of institutional corruption. Tom Cruise, Demi Moore, and Jack Nicholson deliver powerful performances in a military court setting, offering a riveting look at the complexities of law and order.

Primal Fear offers a captivating court drama with twists that keep viewers on edge. Richard Gere's performance as a defense attorney who takes on a complex murder case echoes the thematic elements of seeking truth and justice found in The Star Chamber.

Starring Tom Cruise, The Firm parallels The Star Chamber in its exploration of legal ethics versus personal morality. The protagonist, a young lawyer, uncovers the sinister side of his new employer and must navigate the dangers that follow.

Michael Clayton is a legal thriller in which George Clooney plays a 'fixer' who faces a crisis of conscience, similar to Judge Hardin's moral quandary in The Star Chamber. It's a tightly-wound narrative that delves into the darker side of the legal world.

Fans of The Star Chamber's justice vs. corruption dilemma will find similar themes in The Pelican Brief. This legal thriller involves a law student and a journalist uncovering a conspiracy that leads to the highest levels of power.

With a gritty approach to the legal thriller genre and a focus on the fallibility of the justice system, Jagged Edge parallels The Star Chamber. It involves a lawyer defending a man accused of murder, where truth becomes increasingly elusive.