Best Courtroom Movies & TV Series of the 1980s

Looking for the best courtroom movies and TV series of the 1980s? These 17 are the highest-rated on 3eyedraven, weighted by vote count so a handful of glowing reviews never beats a proven favourite.

The Verdict 1982 ★ 7.5

A Fish Called Wanda 1988 ★ 7.2

Night Court 1984 ★ 7.3

Matlock 1986 ★ 7.1

Danton 1983 ★ 6.8

At Close Range 1986 ★ 6.8

Evil Angels 1988 ★ 6.8

Ghostbusters II 1989 ★ 6.6

Suspect 1987 ★ 6.6

The Postman Always Rings Twice 1981 ★ 6.5

Melvin and Howard 1980 ★ 6.5

Jagged Edge 1985 ★ 6.3

Rampage 1987 ★ 6.0

License to Kill 1986 ★ 5.7

Legal Eagles 1986 ★ 6.1

Where the Buffalo Roam 1980 ★ 6.0

Perfect 1985 ★ 5.6