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1. A Time to Kill (1996)
R | 149 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
In Canton, Mississippi, a fearless young lawyer and his assistant defend a black man accused of murdering two white men who raped his ten-year-old daughter, inciting violent retribution and revenge from the Ku Klux Klan.
Director: Joel Schumacher | Stars: Matthew McConaughey, Sandra Bullock, Samuel L. Jackson, Kevin Spacey
Votes: 181,858 | Gross: $108.77M
2. The Firm (1993)
R | 154 min | Drama, Mystery, Thriller
A young lawyer joins a prestigious law firm only to discover that it has a sinister dark side.
Director: Sydney Pollack | Stars: Tom Cruise, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Gene Hackman, Hal Holbrook
Votes: 147,845 | Gross: $158.35M
3. Runaway Jury (2003)
PG-13 | 127 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
A juror on the inside and a woman on the outside manipulate a court trial involving a major gun manufacturer.
Director: Gary Fleder | Stars: John Cusack, Rachel Weisz, Gene Hackman, Dustin Hoffman
Votes: 104,701 | Gross: $49.44M
4. The Rainmaker (1997)
PG-13 | 135 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
An underdog lawyer takes on a fraudulent insurance company.
Director: Francis Ford Coppola | Stars: Matt Damon, Danny DeVito, Claire Danes, Jon Voight
Votes: 82,943 | Gross: $45.86M
5. The Daily Show (1996– )
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, News, Talk-Show
A comedy news show featuring humorous takes on top stories.
Stars: Jon Stewart, Trevor Noah, Stephen Colbert, Roy Wood Jr.
Votes: 48,199
6. The Client (1994)
PG-13 | 119 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A young boy who witnessed the suicide of a mafia lawyer hires an attorney to protect him when the District Attorney tries to use him to take down a mob family.
Director: Joel Schumacher | Stars: Susan Sarandon, Tommy Lee Jones, Brad Renfro, Mary-Louise Parker
Votes: 73,772 | Gross: $92.12M
7. The Pelican Brief (1993)
PG-13 | 141 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A law student uncovers a conspiracy, putting herself and others in danger.
Director: Alan J. Pakula | Stars: Julia Roberts, Denzel Washington, Sam Shepard, John Heard
Votes: 96,100 | Gross: $100.77M
8. The View (1997– )
TV-PG | 60 min | Talk-Show
Five women with very different outlooks on politics, Hollywood and its stars, and current events discuss these and other divisive topics of the day. Originated by Barbara Walters and currently led by longtime host, Whoopi Goldberg.
Stars: Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Virginia Hamilton, Sunny Hostin
Votes: 9,477
9. The Firm (2012)
TV-14 | 60 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Defense Attorney Mitch McDeere is targeted for execution by the Chicago Mob in retaliation for bringing down a profitable Mob-operated Memphis law firm ten years earlier.
Stars: Josh Lucas, Callum Keith Rennie, Molly Parker, Juliette Lewis
Votes: 6,150
10. Till Murder Do Us Part: Soering vs. Haysom (2023)
TV-MA | 48 min | Documentary, Crime, History
New insights from various parties come to light that raise questions about Jens Söring's conviction of the 1985 murders of his then-girlfriend's parents.
Stars: Lelia Yvetta, Jens Söring, Rachel Ryan, Courteney Stuart
Votes: 2,874
11. The Gingerbread Man (1998)
R | 114 min | Crime, Mystery, Thriller
A lawyer uses his power to help his lover put her father behind bars, but when he escapes, they are all in danger.
Director: Robert Altman | Stars: Kenneth Branagh, Embeth Davidtz, Robert Downey Jr., Daryl Hannah
Votes: 11,689 | Gross: $1.53M
12. Christmas with the Kranks (2004)
PG | 99 min | Comedy, Family
With their daughter, Blair, away in Peru, Luther and Nora Krank decide to skip Christmas all together until she decides to come home, causing an uproar when they have to celebrate it at the last minute.
Director: Joe Roth | Stars: Tim Allen, Jamie Lee Curtis, Dan Aykroyd, M. Emmet Walsh
Votes: 57,609 | Gross: $73.78M
13. Today (1952– )
TV-G | 240 min | News, Talk-Show
A daily live broadcast provides current domestic and international news, weather reports, and interviews with newsmakers from the worlds of politics, business, media, entertainment, and sports.
Stars: Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb, Jack Lescoulie, Frank Blair
Votes: 2,462
14. A Painted House (2003 TV Movie)
PG | 97 min | Drama, Family
A young boy, his family, and the migrant workers they hire to work their cotton farm struggle against difficult odds to raise and sell the crop. Meanwhile, the boy dreams of living in ... See full summary »
Director: Alfonso Arau | Stars: Scott Glenn, Arija Bareikis, Robert Sean Leonard, Melinda Dillon
Votes: 1,124
15. The Chamber (1996)
R | 113 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
A young man fresh out of law school tries to win a reprieve for his racist grandfather who is on death row.
Director: James Foley | Stars: Chris O'Donnell, Gene Hackman, Faye Dunaway, Robert Prosky
Votes: 16,139 | Gross: $14.55M
16. CBS News Sunday Morning with Jane Pauley (1979– )
TV-PG | 90 min | News, Talk-Show
The news show that does personal interest pieces. Anything from interviews with actors, political figures, athletes, musicians, costume designers, fashion designers, restaurant owners, charity heads, kids with special talents
Stars: Jane Pauley, Charles Osgood, Mo Rocca, Lee Cowan
Votes: 1,070
17. The Innocent Man (2018)
TV-MA | 47 min | Documentary, Crime
The story of Ron Williamson, a man who sat on Oklahoma's death row for 11 years for a crime he didn't commit. Based on John Grisham's "The Innocent Man: Murder and Injustice in a Small Town."
Stars: Heather McPhaul, John Grisham, J.J. Arends, Garrett Davis
Votes: 6,547
18. The One Show (2006– )
30 min | Documentary, News, Talk-Show
A live magazine programme featuring topical stories and big name studio guests.
Stars: Alex Jones, Matt Baker, Christine Lampard, Adrian Chiles
Votes: 621
19. A Time for Mercy
Announced
A limited series follow-up to 'A Time to Kill' centering on an older Jake Brigance.
Star: Matthew McConaughey
20. CBS Mornings (2021– )
TV-G | 120 min | News
Stars: Tony Dokoupil, Nate Burleson, Gayle King, Vladimir Duthiers
Votes: 133
21. The Client (1995–1996)
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
A courageous lawyer, who has just started practicing law while recovering from alcoholism.
Stars: JoBeth Williams, John Heard, Polly Holliday, David Barry Gray
Votes: 267
22. The Colbert Report (2005–2014)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, News, Talk-Show
Satirical newscaster Stephen Colbert provides humorous commentary on the big issues going on in the United States and the rest of the world, with his larger-than-life ego and overly-patriotic spirit along with him every step of the way.
Stars: Stephen Colbert, Jay Katsir, Jon Stewart, Paul Dinello
Votes: 39,176
23. Mickey (2004)
PG | 105 min | Drama, Sport
A widowed lawyer wanted by the IRS assumes a new identity and signs his now-too-old son up for one more year of Little League. However, this may have been a mistake, as his son's dominance ... See full summary »
Director: Hugh Wilson | Stars: Harry Connick Jr., Shawn Salinas, Michelle Johnson, Mike Starr
Votes: 508 | Gross: $0.29M
24. The Street Lawyer (2003 TV Movie)
60 min | Drama
"The Street Lawyer," based on John Grisham's book about an attorney who leaves his high-priced firm to work for the less fortunate.
Director: Paris Barclay | Stars: Eddie Cibrian, Mario Van Peebles, KaDee Strickland, James Le Gros
Votes: 99
25. CBS This Morning (2012– )
120 min | News
A mix of news, features and interviews with notable figures in politics, business and entertainment.
Stars: Gayle King, Norah O'Donnell, Charlie Rose, Anthony Mason
Votes: 707
26. Hot Coffee (2011)
Not Rated | 88 min | Documentary
How the infamous McDonald's hot coffee lawsuit and similar cases were exploited as part of a right wing crusade to weaken civil justice.
Director: Susan Saladoff | Stars: Chuck Allen, Judy Allen, Jay Angoff, David Arredondo
Votes: 4,016
27. Charlie Rose (1991–2017)
60 min | News, Talk-Show
Charlie Rose interviews noteworthy people in fields including politics and government, business and economics, science and technology, media, sports and the arts.
Stars: Charlie Rose, Mark Halperin, Al Hunt, Thomas Friedman
Votes: 1,166
28. Newsnight (1980– )
45 min | News
Serious news reports, analysis and no-holds-barred interviews with leading politicians and public figures.
Stars: Kirsty Wark, Jeremy Paxman, Emily Maitlis, Gavin Esler
Votes: 213
29. Sunday Today with Willie Geist (2016– )
60 min | News, Talk-Show
A weekly Sunday broadcast hosted by journalist and humorist Willie Geist provides current domestic and international news, weather reports and interviews with news-makers from the worlds of... See full summary »
Stars: Willie Geist, Chuck Todd, Harry Smith, Kelly O'Donnell
Votes: 76
30. Film '72 (1971–2018)
30 min | Talk-Show
The BBC's flagship cinema review television programme featuring reviews of new releases, news items and interviews. The title of the programme changes each year to incorporate the year of broadcast.
Stars: Barry Norman, Danny Leigh, Claudia Winkleman, Jonathan Ross
Votes: 535
31. Morgenmagazin (1992– )
News, Talk-Show
The german morning magazine.
Stars: Sven Alexander Lorig, Dunja Hayali, Mitri Sirin, Anja Heyde
Votes: 72
33. The Late Show (1988–1995)
Documentary
Television programme on arts, the media and culture.
Stars: Sarah Dunant, Tracey MacLeod, Clive James, Waldemar Januszczak
Votes: 31
34. Chasing Whiskey (2021)
Documentary
A feature length documentary about Jack Daniel's Whiskey.
Director: Greg Olliver | Stars: Jeff Arnett, Eric Church, Jesse Dayton, John Grisham
Votes: 71
35. The Soul of America (2020 TV Movie)
TV-PG | 77 min | Documentary
Present-day, fraught political reality by exploring historical challenges of the past.
Director: K.D. Davison | Stars: George Takei, Ronald Reagan, Jon Stewart, John Grisham
Votes: 545
38. The Litigators
Drama, Thriller | Announced
A recent law school grad joins a small firm in Chicago that takes on a major pharmaceutical company in a class-action law suit.
39. Playing for Pizza
Drama | Announced
Based on the book by acclaimed author John Grisham, "Playing for Pizza" is the story of an itinerant American football player cast out of the National Football League, only to land a job playing for the Parma Panthers, in Parma, Italy.
Director: James Cotten
41. The Culture Show (2004–2015)
57 min | Documentary, News, Talk-Show
The best of the week's arts and culture news, covering books, art, film, architecture and more
Stars: Mark Kermode, Lauren Laverne, Andrew Graham-Dixon, Alastair Sooke
Votes: 103
42. Titel, Thesen, Temperamente (1967– )
30 min
The cultural magazine in the first, in the weekly change of six editors of the ARD radio stations.
Stars: Dieter Moor, Siham El-Maimouni, Evelyn Fischer, Caren Miosga-Grob
Votes: 58
44. SportsNation (2009– )
60 min | News, Sport, Talk-Show
SportsNation began as an afternoon show on ESPN2 featuring big name personalities such as Colin Cowherd, Michelle Beadle, Cari Champion, Marcellus Wiley and Max Kellerman. After a few years... See full summary »
Stars: Treavor Scales, Ashley Brewer, Arda Ocal, Taylor Twellman
Votes: 580
45. Calico Joe
Drama, Sport | Announced
A young kid from from Calico Rock, Arkansas becomes a baseball sensation.
Director: George Clooney
46. Canada A.M. (1972–2016)
150 min | News
Stars: Marci Ien, Beverly Thomson, Jeff Hutcheson, Seamus O'Regan
Votes: 110
47. Piers Morgan Live (2011– )
60 min | Talk-Show
Interviews with newsmakers and celebrities.
Stars: Piers Morgan, Newt Gingrich, Rudy Giuliani, Gloria Allred
Votes: 674
49. The Rainmaker
Crime, Drama, Thriller | Announced
Based on the 1995 novel by John Grisham, the series follows a young lawyer, who finds himself trapped by the dangerous firm he's been hired by.