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1. Night Court (1984–1992)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy
An eccentric fun-loving judge presides over an urban night court and all the silliness going on there.
Stars: Harry Anderson, John Larroquette, Richard Moll, Charles Robinson
Votes: 9,556
2. Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law (2000–2007)
TV-14 | 15 min | Animation, Comedy, Sci-Fi
Third-rate superhero Harvey Birdman gets a new lease on life when he becomes a lawyer.
Stars: Gary Cole, Stephen Colbert, Thomas Allen, John Michael Higgins
Votes: 10,017
3. Operation Snafu (1961)
Not Rated | 89 min | Comedy, War
When he is pulled up in court for selling stuff on the street, Horace Pope says he was only doing it while waiting to enlist. The judge calls his bluff and forces him to sign up. Pope makes... See full summary »
Director: Cyril Frankel | Stars: Alfred Lynch, Sean Connery, Victor Maddern, Harry Locke
Votes: 387
4. Foxfire: Confessions of a Girl Gang (2012)
Not Rated | 143 min | Crime, Drama
Set in the 1950s, a a group of young girls in upstate New York form their own gang.
Director: Laurent Cantet | Stars: Raven Adamson, Katie Coseni, Madeleine Bisson, Claire Mazerolle
Votes: 2,009
5. Jasper, Texas (2003 TV Movie)
R | 114 min | Drama
In 1998, three white men in the small town of Jasper, Texas, chained a black man to the back of their pickup truck and dragged him to his death. This film relates that story and how it ... See full summary »
Director: Jeffrey W. Byrd | Stars: Roy T. Anderson, Demore Barnes, John Bayliss, James Bearden
Votes: 420
6. Place of Execution (2008)
TV-PG | 137 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A young girl mysteriously vanishes from her English village home. 45 years later, a journalist's attempts to make a documentary on the case threaten to shatter the lives of all involved.
Stars: Lee Ingleby, Emma Cunniffe, Philip Jackson, Juliet Stevenson
Votes: 1,267
7. Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired (2008)
Unrated | 99 min | Documentary, Crime
Examines the public scandal and private tragedy which led to legendary filmmaker Roman Polanski's sudden flight from the United States.
Director: Marina Zenovich | Stars: Andrew Braunsberg, Richard Brenneman, Douglas Dalton, Marilyn Beck
Votes: 4,647 | Gross: $0.06M
8. Battle of the Brave (2004)
PG-13 | 143 min | Drama, History, Romance
In the mid-18th Century, as England and France battle over control of Canada, an epic romance between a peasant woman and a trapper unfurls.
Director: Jean Beaudin | Stars: Noémie Godin-Vigneau, David La Haye, Juliette Gosselin, Sébastien Huberdeau
Votes: 1,149
9. Ambush at Dark Canyon (2012)
R | 90 min | Western
U.S. Marshall Duke Donovan is imprisoned, accused of being an accomplice in a bank robbery. After discovering that his partner is planning to kill his wife, he must escape prison in time to save his wife and clear his name.
Director: Dustin Rikert | Stars: Andrew W. Walker, Ernie Hudson, Abraham Benrubi, Courtney Gains
Votes: 388
10. Honest Man: The Life of R. Budd Dwyer (2010)
76 min | Documentary, Biography, Drama
Honest Man: the Life of R. Budd Dwyer is a movie about politics and corruption, suicide and survival. Four years in the making, it explores the scandal that led an honest, hard-working man ... See full summary »
Director: James Dirschberger | Stars: Dyan Dwyer, Joanne Dwyer, R. Budd Dwyer, Robert Dwyer
Votes: 368
11. The Painted Stallion (1937)
Approved | 212 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
The period is the 1820's and the first wagon train leaves Independence heading west to Santa Fe. In order to maintain his power, the ruthless Official at Santa Fe must not let them arrive ... See full summary »
Directors: Alan James, Ray Taylor, William Witney | Stars: Ray Corrigan, Hoot Gibson, LeRoy Mason, Duncan Renaldo
Votes: 144
12. Nuremberg Trials (1946)
58 min | Documentary, War
A look at the trials of Nazi leaders.
Directors: Roman Karmen, Elizaveta Svilova | Stars: Francis Biddle, Henri Donnedieu de Vabres, Karl Dönitz, Robert Falco
Votes: 114
13. Whirlpool (1934)
Approved | 80 min | Crime, Drama, Romance
Carnie owner Buck Rankin marries local girl Helen and plans to go straight, but after a brawl ends up with a twenty-year sentence for manslaughter. When a pregnant Helen vows to wait for ... See full summary »
Director: Roy William Neill | Stars: Jack Holt, Jean Arthur, Donald Cook, Allen Jenkins
Votes: 202
14. 15 to Life: Kenneth's Story (2013)
TV-PG | 83 min | Documentary, Biography, Crime
Kenneth young just keep praying and everything will be alright
Director: Nadine Pequeneza
Votes: 32
15. That I May Live (1937)
Approved | 70 min | Crime, Drama, Romance
Crooks use a man's safe-cracking skills then involve him in more crime after he spends three years in jail. He falls in love with a waitress and they go to work for a traveling salesman.
Director: Allan Dwan | Stars: Rochelle Hudson, Robert Kent, J. Edward Bromberg, Jack La Rue
Votes: 13
16. Counsel for Crime (1937)
Approved | 61 min | Crime, Drama, Romance
Law school graduate Paul Maddox, adopted son of Senator Robert Maddox, accepts an offer to join the law firm of William "Bill" Mellon, brilliant but unscrupulous criminal attorney. Mrs. ... See full summary »
Director: John Brahm | Stars: Otto Kruger, Douglass Montgomery, Julie Bishop, Thurston Hall
Votes: 10
17. Paris in Jail: The Music Video (2007 Video)
3 min | Short, Comedy, Musical
Famous and wealthy socialite Paris Hilton winds up serving time in jail after being arrested for driving while intoxicated.
Directors: Sean Haines, Allan Murray | Stars: Amber Hay, James Evans, Michael Q. Schmidt, Elizabeth Intza
Votes: 123
18. The Children's Court (1983 Video)
17 min | Documentary, Short, Crime
Director: Mario Andreacchio
19. Life Sentence (2008)
30 min | Documentary, Short
Life Sentence is a personal look at the impact of long-term imprisonment and the adjustment back into society. While providing positive opportunities for other formerly incarcerated people,... See full summary »
Director: Lisa Gray | Star: Anthony Papa
20.
Major Crimes (2012–2018)
Episode:
#FindKaylaWeber
(2015)
Not Rated | 42 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A pro baseball pitcher's daughter is missing, and a ransom photo on social media suggests that she has been kidnapped. Meanwhile, Rusty is forced to testify in court against his will in defense of Slider.
Director: David A. Harp | Stars: Mary McDonnell, G.W. Bailey, Tony Denison, Michael Paul Chan
Votes: 151
21.
Granada Reports (1992– )
Episode:
13 February 2018: Nightly Bulletin
(2018)
News
Stars: Lucy Meacock, F.C. Basel, Jo Blythe, Susan Caruana
22.
Granada Reports (1992– )
Episode:
30 January 2018: Evening Bulletin
(2018)
News
Stars: Lucy Meacock, Tony Morris, John Armstrong, Ralph Blunsom
23.
Against the Wind (1978)
Episode:
An Agreement Between Officers and Others
(1978)
Drama, History
Time passes in the colony. Jonathon begins to have genuine feelings for Mary, thinking of the future he learns to read and write. Greville expands his empire and is prepared to eliminate anyone how gets in his way
Director: Simon Wincer | Stars: Jon English, Mary Larkin, Warwick Sims, Julia Blake
Votes: 9
24.
Colorado Inside Out (1981– )
Episode:
August 12, 2016
(2016)
28 min | Talk-Show
RTD train outages, ballot petitions turned in, Denver Police Department racial data collection plans, Trump emails about Colo. Springs and former CU student gets light sentence.
Directors: Stephen Zinn, Sarah Newberry | Stars: Patricia Calhoun, Dominic Dezzutti, David Kopel, Halisi Vinson
25.
Shogun (1980)
Episode:
Episode #1.5
(1980)
Adventure, Drama, History
Treachery, tragedy and turns of events occur. Toronaga becomes SHOGUN after the defeat of Lord Ishido. Mariko is killed in the final battle at Osaka Castle. Heartbroken, but resolute, Blackthorne begins construction of another ship.
Director: Jerry London | Stars: Richard Chamberlain, Toshirô Mifune, Yôko Shimada, Furankî Sakai
Votes: 116
26.
EastEnders (1985– )
Episode:
Episode dated 10 April 1997
(1997)
TV-PG | Crime, Drama, Romance
Director: Adrian Bean | Stars: Daniela Denby-Ashe, Brian Croucher, Gillian Taylforth, Steve McFadden
27.
EastEnders (1985– )
Episode:
Episode dated 18 December 2009
(2009)
TV-PG | Crime, Drama, Romance
Director: Steve Finn | Stars: Barbara Windsor, Larry Lamb, Charlie Brooks, Steve McFadden
28.
EastEnders (1985– )
Episode:
Episode dated 23 May 2002
(2002)
TV-PG | Crime, Drama, Romance
Stars: Kacey Ainsworth, James Alexandrou, Doug Allen, Nicholas R. Bailey
29.
Sky World News (1989– )
Episode:
Episode dated 25 January 2018
(2018)
News
Stars: Tony Blair, Yvette Cooper, Rachael Denhollander, Elton John
30.
EastEnders (1985– )
Episode:
Episode dated 3 December 2012
(2012)
TV-PG | Crime, Drama, Romance
Director: Tim Mercier | Stars: Linda Henry, Steve McFadden, Letitia Dean, Shane Richie
31.
Sky World News (1989– )
Episode:
Episode dated 3 February 2018
(2018)
News
Stars: Kimberley Leonard, Jane Dacre, Sally Davies, Ruzina Akhtar
32.
EastEnders (1985– )
Episode:
Episode dated 7 July 2011
(2011)
TV-PG | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Romance
Director: Lee Salisbury | Stars: Samantha Womack, Rita Simons, Jessie Wallace, Scott Maslen
33.
ABC News Nightline (1980– )
Episode:
Ex-US Gymnastics Doctor Sentenced for Dozens of Sexual Assaults
(2018)
News, Talk-Show
The sentencing of USA Gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar; Inside a Flat Earth Convention, where nearly everyone believes Earth isn't round; Elton John announces retirement from touring.
Stars: Christine Brennan, Robbie Davidson, Rachael Denhollander, Kim Gurley
34.
The Outer Limits (1995–2002)
Episode:
Final Appeal
(2000)
TV-PG | 88 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
In a world that has banned technology, Dr. Theresa Givens is on trial for using her time machine.
Director: Jim Kaufman | Stars: Amanda Plummer, Cicely Tyson, Swoosie Kurtz, Kelly McGillis
Votes: 152
35.
The Practice (1997–2004)
Episode:
Infected
(1999)
TV-PG | 45 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Still devastated from losing the Armbrust murder trial, an enraged Helen seeks vengeance over Gary Armbrust who lied on the stand, by charging him with murder. But a passionate and erratic ... See full summary »
Director: Dylan McDermott | Stars: Dylan McDermott, Michael Badalucco, LisaGay Hamilton, Steve Harris
Votes: 50
36.
Crimes That Shook Britain (2008– )
Episode:
James Bulger
(2012)
Documentary, Crime
In 1993, an innocent two-year old boy is abducted from a Liverpool shopping centre and later found dead and mutilated on a railway track. The subsequent investigation will lead to two young boys being jailed for murder.
Stars: Tom Roberts, Asher Baynard, Paul Bergquist, Charlie Cook
Votes: 13
37.
The Long Firm (2004)
Episode:
Jimmy's Story
(2004)
48 min | Crime, Drama
When one of his former rent boys is found murdered, Inspector Mooney infers that Harry is responsible. With the help of low-life speed dealer Jimmy, Harry determines to find the truth but ... See full summary »
Director: Bille Eltringham | Stars: Mark Strong, Phil Daniels, Derek Jacobi, George Costigan
Votes: 13
38.
The West Wing (1999–2006)
Episode:
Mandatory Minimums
(2000)
TV-14 | 60 min | Drama
A newly energized administration prepares to take on soft money, increase addiction treatment, and remove mandatory minimum sentencing.
Director: Robert Berlinger | Stars: Rob Lowe, Moira Kelly, Dulé Hill, Allison Janney
Votes: 592
39.
The Defenders (2010–2011)
Episode:
Nevada v. Rodgers
(2010)
TV-PG | 42 min | Crime, Drama
When a man is killed and an off-duty cop is left wounded in a bar shooting, Nick must prove reasonable doubt in his client's charge for attempted murder. Meanwhile, Pete tries to cut a deal for man caught with stolen Elvis memorabilia.
Director: Jamie Babbit | Stars: Jim Belushi, Jerry O'Connell, Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Tanya Fischer
Votes: 54
40.
Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2001–2011)
Episode:
Players
(2007)
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Logan investigates the murder of a judge's son, and suspects that somebody that he put away may have had him killed for revenge. Meanwhile, detective Wheeler learns that her long-lost father may still be alive.
Director: Tom DiCillo | Stars: Chris Noth, Julianne Nicholson, Eric Bogosian, Christian Hoff
Votes: 149
41.
The Practice (1997–2004)
Episode:
Public Servants
(2001)
TV-14 | 44 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Grief-stricken by Richard's murder, an enraged Helen seeks vengeance on his killers. As Bobby tries to deal with the guilt over his part in Richard's death, Rebecca and Jimmy grasp at ... See full summary »
Director: Dennis Smith | Stars: Dylan McDermott, Michael Badalucco, LisaGay Hamilton, Steve Harris
Votes: 39
43.
Perversions of Science (1997)
Episode:
The Exile
(1997)
R | 26 min | Comedy, Horror, Sci-Fi
In a future where murders are extremely rare, a sadistic serial killer is caught by the police. Brilliant psychiatrist Dr. Nordhoff is convinced he can rehabilitate this psychotic inmate dubbed 50557. But that might make things worse.
Director: William Malone | Stars: Jeffrey Combs, Ron Perlman, Christopher John Fields, Brian Brophy
Votes: 39
44.
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (1993–1997)
Episode:
The Ides of Metropolis
(1994)
TV-PG | 47 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama
Eugene Laderman, convicted of murdering Henry Harrison, escapes. Then he kidnaps Lois at gunpoint and convinces her he did not commit murder. But if Laderman didn't kill Harrison, who did? ... See full summary »
Director: Philip Sgriccia | Stars: Dean Cain, Teri Hatcher, Lane Smith, Michael Landes
Votes: 210
45.
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: 19
46.
Special Unit 2 (2001–2002)
Episode:
The Love
(2002)
Action, Comedy, Crime
An Amorphian (a true Cupid) is being chased by a very upset Zaybar (an amphibious humanoid) who's mad at him for causing his girlfriend to fall in love with someone else by emitting a love ... See full summary »
Director: Oscar L. Costo | Stars: Michael Landes, Alexondra Lee, Richard Gant, Danny Woodburn
Votes: 25
47.
Against the Wind (1978)
Episode:
The Seeds of Fire
(1978)
60 min | Drama, History
In 1796 Ireland, the Mulvanes are oppressed by British laws and taxes. Daughter Mary seeks to rescue the family's impounded cow with the aid of beau, Michael Connor. Connor is killed. Mary's sentenced to be transported for 7 years.
Director: Simon Wincer | Stars: Mary Larkin, John Allen, Cash Backman, Ernie Bourne
Votes: 16
48.
Sword of Freedom (1957– )
Episode:
The Value of Paper
(1957)
25 min | Adventure, Family
A parchment maker will not allow his daughter to marry a paper maker. Marco is friends with both men and feels he must resolve the situation.
Director: Terry Bishop | Stars: Edmund Purdom, John Longden, Brian Haines, Jennifer Jayne
49.
L.A. Law (1986–1994)
Episode:
Watts a Matter?
(1990)
TV-PG | 48 min | Drama
Racial tensions threaten to explode in city-wide rioting when Rollins represents an innocent black family suing the Los Angeles Police Department for excessive violence when the police ... See full summary »
Director: Tom Moore | Stars: Harry Hamlin, Susan Dey, Corbin Bernsen, Jill Eikenberry
Votes: 118
50.
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: 11