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1. The Judge (2014)

R | 141 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Big-city lawyer Hank Palmer returns to his childhood home where his father, the town's judge, is suspected of murder. Hank sets out to discover the truth; along the way he reconnects with his estranged family.

Director: David Dobkin | Stars: Robert Downey Jr., Robert Duvall, Vera Farmiga, Billy Bob Thornton

Votes: 205,346 | Gross: $47.12M

2. Two Weeks Notice (2002)

PG-13 | 101 min | Comedy, Romance

A lawyer decides that she's used too much like a nanny by her boss, so she walks out on him.

Director: Marc Lawrence | Stars: Sandra Bullock, Hugh Grant, Alicia Witt, Dana Ivey

Votes: 126,106 | Gross: $93.35M

3. Marshall (2017)

PG-13 | 118 min | Biography, Crime, Drama

The story of Thurgood Marshall, the crusading lawyer who would become the first African-American Supreme Court Justice, as he battles through one of his career-defining cases.

Director: Reginald Hudlin | Stars: Chadwick Boseman, Josh Gad, Kate Hudson, Sterling K. Brown

Votes: 26,865 | Gross: $10.05M

4. RBG (2018)

PG | 98 min | Documentary, Biography

The exceptional life and career of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who has developed a breathtaking legal legacy while becoming an unexpected pop culture icon.

Directors: Julie Cohen, Betsy West | Stars: Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Ann Kittner, Harryette Helsel, Nina Totenberg

Votes: 15,089 | Gross: $14.02M

5. John Lewis: Good Trouble (2020)

PG | 96 min | Documentary

The film explores Georgia representative's, 60-plus years of social activism and legislative action on civil rights, voting rights, gun control, health care reform, and immigration.

Director: Dawn Porter | Stars: Elijah Cummings, Anthony Johnson, Hillary Clinton, Ayanna Pressley

Votes: 1,063

6. Good Times (1974–1979)
Episode: J.J. Becomes a Man: Part 2: J.J. Is Arrested (1974)

TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy

After hearing about J.J. getting arrested, the Evanses and Willona head for the police station to learn what happened and, hopefully, post bail. Unfortunately, they can't afford the bail ... See full summary »

Director: Herbert Kenwith | Stars: Esther Rolle, John Amos, Ja'net DuBois, Ralph Carter

Votes: 99

7. Hill Street Blues (1981–1987)
Episode: Moon Over Uranus: The Sequel (1983)

TV-14 | 49 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Furilo and Daniels clash over a crime sweep on the streets. Renko is declared a hero after rescuing children from a burning building. A woman who fears her boyfriend lashes out at Goldblume... See full summary »

Director: Oz Scott | Stars: Daniel J. Travanti, Michael Conrad, Michael Warren, Bruce Weitz

Votes: 103

8. Good Times (1974–1979)
Episode: The Man I Most Admire (1974)

TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy

Michael has trouble deciding who to write his essay for school on. He ultimately chooses James who is in a less than festive mood after another unsuccessful job interview.

Director: Herbert Kenwith | Stars: Esther Rolle, John Amos, Ja'net DuBois, Ralph Carter

Votes: 84

9. For Life (2020–2021)
Episode: The Blue Wall (2021)

TV-14 | 43 min | Biography, Crime, Drama

With Aaron and Marie facing threats from an increasingly hostile community, Aaron and his team double down by pursuing criminal charges against a high-ranking police officer they believe tried to cover up the shooting.

Director: Laura Belsey | Stars: Nicholas Pinnock, Indira Varma, Joy Bryant, Dorian Missick

Votes: 130

10. Amend: The Fight for America (2021)
Episode: Wait (2021)

TV-MA | Documentary, History

As the civil rights movement gains momentum in the 1960s, Martin Luther King Jr. orchestrates protests that goad President John F. Kennedy into action.

Directors: Reinaldo Marcus Green, Kenny Leon | Stars: Utkarsh Ambudkar, Asante Blackk, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Graham Greene

Votes: 82

11. The First Lady (2022)
Episode: Please Allow Me (2022)

TV-MA | 58 min | Biography, Drama, History

Young Eleanor attends her coming out party in New York where she meets cousin Franklin. In Michigan, young Betty is courted by hotshot lawyer Jerry. At a Chicago law firm, young Michelle meets summer intern Barack, interested in politics.

Director: Susanne Bier | Stars: Viola Davis, Michelle Pfeiffer, Gillian Anderson, O-T Fagbenle

Votes: 256

12. America's Book of Secrets (2012–2021)
Episode: The Freemason Factor (2021)

TV-14 | 42 min | Documentary

Freemasons. What is it that they don't want the public to know? Is there a secret masonic plan just waiting to be triggered--and what would that plan be?

Stars: Lance Reddick, John Dickie, Warren Getler, Claude Ohanesian

Votes: 16

13. Daredevil (2015–2018)
Episode: Cut Man (2015)

TV-MA | 53 min | Action, Crime, Drama

Murdock makes a near fatal error while trying to save a kidnapped boy, and finds an unlikely ally when he needs saving himself.

Director: Phil Abraham | Stars: Charlie Cox, Deborah Ann Woll, Elden Henson, Rosario Dawson

Votes: 14,068

14. The Night Of (2016)
Episode: Subtle Beast (2016)

TV-MA | 57 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

As attorney John Stone counsels Naz, lead detective Dennis Box investigates the crime.

Director: Steven Zaillian | Stars: John Turturro, Riz Ahmed, Bill Camp, Jeannie Berlin

Votes: 4,497

15. The Rubin Report (2013– )
Identity Politics Must Come to an End (2017 Podcast Episode)

Talk-Show

Dave Rubin criticizes the "twisted ideology" of identity politics.

Star: Dave Rubin

Votes: 10

16. The Rubin Report (2013– )
Johnny C. Taylor and Dave Rubin: Race and Education in America (2017 Podcast Episode)

Talk-Show

Dave Rubin interviews Johnny C. Taylor from Learn Liberty.

Stars: Dave Rubin, Johnny C. Taylor