Movies like Just Mercy

The Green Mile, adapted from Stephen King's novel, tells the story of death row corrections officer who forms a bond with an inmate with a supernatural gift. While different in genre, the film, like Just Mercy, delves into the complexities of the American justice system and capital punishment.

Though more focused on the life within prison walls rather than the courtroom, The Shawshank Redemption presents a profound narrative of hope and the quest for freedom, much like Just Mercy's examination of the pursuit of justice against all odds.

Set in the South, A Time to Kill confronts racial tensions and justice as a young lawyer defends a black father who takes the law into his own hands after his daughter is brutally assaulted. Fans of Just Mercy will appreciate the film's intense courtroom drama and discussions of morality and racial inequality.

Philadelphia addresses the issue of prejudice in the legal system, paralleling Just Mercy's exploration of the themes of justice and advocacy, as a lawyer with AIDS fights against wrongful dismissal in a courtroom setting.

Directed by Steven Spielberg, Amistad centers on the legal battle following a mutiny aboard a slave ship. This historical drama echoes Just Mercy's themes of justice and the fight against racial oppression within the legal framework.

Fruitvale Station dramatizes the true story of Oscar Grant, a young black man fatally shot by police in Oakland, California. Like Just Mercy, it's a powerful and thought-provoking film that tackles the subject of racial injustice and the value of human life.

This biographical drama stars Denzel Washington as Rubin 'Hurricane' Carter, a boxer wrongfully convicted of murder. Similar to Just Mercy, The Hurricane offers a powerful look at the fight for justice and the personal and legal battles faced by those wrongfully incarcerated.