1. The Shawshank Redemption
#64 most popular movie yesterdayThough 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.
6 movies like The Shawshank Redemption...2. The Green Mile
#187 most popular movie yesterdayThe 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.
7 movies like The Green Mile...3. Philadelphia
#904 most popular movie yesterdayPhiladelphia 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.
5 movies like Philadelphia...4. A Time to Kill
#1,280 most popular movie yesterdaySet 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.
8 movies like A Time to Kill...5. Amistad
#1,763 most popular movie yesterdayDirected 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.
6 movies like Amistad...6. The Hurricane
#2,239 most popular movie yesterdayThis 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.
8 movies like The Hurricane...7. Fruitvale Station
#3,300 most popular movie yesterdayFruitvale 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.
2 movies like Fruitvale Station...
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