Movies like Primal Fear

This courtroom drama spins a tale of military justice that engages viewers with its sharp dialogue and complex characters, akin to Primal Fear. Fans of legal twists and high-stakes drama will find the iconic performance by Jack Nicholson as compelling as the moral quandaries faced by Tom Cruise's character.

Focusing on a slick, charismatic lawyer played by Matthew McConaughey, The Lincoln Lawyer offers a gritty look into legal ethics and personal redemption. Fans of Primal Fear's courtroom suspense and character depth will be hooked by its plot twists and legal intrigue.

Directed by Ben Affleck, Gone Baby Gone explores moral ambiguity and difficult choices surrounding a child abduction case. Like Primal Fear, it challenges viewers with its complex characters and dark, multifaceted narrative.

In Presumed Innocent, Harrison Ford plays a prosecutor accused of murder, offering another thrilling examination of guilt and innocence that resonates with fans of Primal Fear's courtroom drama and surprising twists.

Starring Anthony Hopkins and Ryan Gosling, Fracture presents a battle of wits between an attorney and a man who attempted to murder his wife. Viewers who appreciated Primal Fear for its thrilling psychological duel and unexpected developments will find a similarly engaging narrative here.

Another adaptation of John Grisham's work, The Client tells the story of an 11-year-old boy caught between the legal system and the mob. With its gripping plot and ethical dilemmas, fans of Primal Fear's narrative involving a client with a secret will appreciate this suspenseful tale.

This film, adapted from a John Grisham novel, delves into the world of jury manipulation and legal strategy. Those who enjoy the courtroom manipulation and moral complexities in Primal Fear will be drawn to Runaway Jury's intense storytelling.