19 Movies where courtroom dramas captivated us

Sandra Hüller in Anatomy Of A Fall| Image via NEON
Sandra Hüller in Anatomy Of A Fall| Image via NEON

13) The Children Act (2017)

Emma Thompson in The Children Act| Image via A24
Emma Thompson in The Children Act| Image via A24

This 2017 film, directed by Richard Eyre, tells the story of Fiona May, played by Emma Thompson, a high-court judge tasked with making a life-or-death decision regarding a teenage boy's refusal of a blood transfusion on religious grounds. Based on Ian McEwan's novel of the same name, the film explores the complexities of faith, morality, and law.

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