7 Courtroom Dramas Based On Real Cases With Impressive IMDb Scores

The allure of courtroom dramas lies not only in their portrayal of the quest for justice but also in their reflection of society’s darker truths. Inspired by landmark cases, these films bring real-life events to the screen, leaving audiences in awe. Emraan Hashmi and Yami Gautam’s ‘Haq,’ set to release on November 7, has been making headlines. This film is based on the Shah Bano case. Before its release, let’s look at the top 7 films inspired by real events and their impressive IMDb ratings. Haq: Starring Emraan Hashmi and Yami Gautam, this film draws inspiration from the 1980 Shah Bano case. When Indore lawyer Mohammad Ahmed Khan abandoned his wife Shah Bano and their children, they approached the Supreme Court. The film is expected to ignite fresh debates on women’s rights and secularism and is scheduled to hit theatres on November 7. Shahid: Directed by Hansal Mehta, Rajkummar Rao portrays lawyer Shahid Azmi. The film chronicles the true story of Azmi, a human rights activist who was wrongly imprisoned on terror charges. Accused in a false case, he later fought for justice. The film has an IMDb rating of 8.1. Jolly LLB 3: This film, featuring Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi, is inspired by the 2011 land acquisition protests in Uttar Pradesh. It tells the harrowing story of a farmer whose land was taken away. The film has an IMDb rating of 7.1. Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway: Rani Mukerji’s film is based on the true story of Sagarika Chakraborty, who fought a legal battle against Norway’s Child Welfare Services. Rani Mukerji plays Indian mother Debika Chatterjee, whose children were taken away by Norwegian Child Welfare on charges of “improper training.” Rani won a National Award for her role. The film has an IMDb rating of 7.3. No One Killed Jessica: Featuring Vidya Balan and Rani Mukerji, this film is based on the 1999 Jessica Lal murder case. It depicts a journalist and the victim’s sister fighting for justice against a wealthy and powerful accused. Rani Mukerji plays journalist Meera, while Vidya Balan plays Jessica’s sister Sabrina, who battles for justice against a politician’s son. The film has a rating of 7.2. Sir Ek Banda Kaafi Hai: Manoj Bajpayee stars as lawyer P.C. Solanki, inspired by the Asaram Bapu rape case. The film portrays the struggle between a powerful godman and a minor girl, highlighting the courage of one man who challenges the system. The film has an IMDb rating of 8. Talvar: Directed by Meghna Gulzar, this film is based on the 2008 Noida double murder case (Aarushi-Hemraj). Starring Irrfan Khan, Konkona Sen Sharma, and Neeraj Kabi, it effectively captures the contradictions of the investigation and the media trial. The film has an IMDb rating of 8.1.