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Movie English about justice

189 real scenes from 50 films. Watch a full scene, then take the phrases people actually use for justice.

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4 minB2
“Is there any truth in this?”

Proctor Accuses Abigail in Court · The Crucible 2014 · Ch. 20/29

  • Courtroom
  • Interrogations
  • Confronting
5 minC1
“'But this is not a car accident, or a home invasion.”

Witness Calls Out the Rape Law · National Theatre Live: Prima Facie 2022 · Ch. 24/22

  • Courtroom
  • Monologues
  • Explaining
4 minB2
“It is most important that you tell the court the absolute truth of what took place.”

Adela Wavers on the Witness Stand · A Passage to India 1984 · Ch. 15/19

  • Courtroom
  • Accusations
  • Explaining
5 minB1
“It's not easy to raise my hand and send a boy off to die...”

Juror 8 Votes Not Guilty · 12 Angry Men 1957 · Ch. 2/17

  • Courtroom
  • Persuasion
  • Confronting
4 minB2
“This is England! You don't get arrested or convicted for crimes you haven't done.”

Leonard Tells Sir Wilfrid His Story · Witness for the Prosecution 1957 · Ch. 4/27

  • Interrogations
  • Police questioning
  • Explaining
5 minC1
“His whole story from the start was two hours late.”

Why the Story Was Two Hours Late · The Thin Blue Line 1988 · Ch. 10/20

  • Courtroom
  • Investigation
  • Explaining
2 minC1
“That's all they do. Indicate.”

The Team Goes After the System · Spotlight 2015 · Ch. 13/21

  • Meetings
  • Persuading
  • Suggesting
5 minB2
“In a bizarre twist, the hunted has become hunter.”

Graysmith Talks Zodiac on a Date · Zodiac 2007 · Ch. 14/30

  • First dates
  • Investigation
  • Explaining
5 minB2
“I never thought you had so much iron in you.”

Hale Arrives With His Books · The Crucible 2014 · Ch. 6/29

  • Arguments
  • Accusations
  • Complaining
2 minC1
“This is what it feels like. Same court, no armour.”

Tessa Enters Court Without Armour · National Theatre Live: Prima Facie 2022 · Ch. 13/22

  • Courtroom
  • Monologues
  • Explaining
5 minB2
“I don't believe I have to be loyal to one side or the other.”

Juror 8 Questions the Knife · 12 Angry Men 1957 · Ch. 10/17

  • Courtroom
  • Persuasion
  • Confronting
3 minC1
“Whether it is theory or actual fact, however, you will decide for yourselves.”

Sir Wilfrid Calls Leonard Vole · Witness for the Prosecution 1957 · Ch. 21/27

  • Courtroom
  • Speeches
  • Explaining
4 minB2
“They had that roof over their head all their lives.”

David Harris Confesses in the Bayou · The Thin Blue Line 1988 · Ch. 20/20

  • Interrogations
  • Crime scenes
  • Confessing
2 minB2
“That's three off Sipe's estimate. That's incredible.”

The Team Counts 87 Priests · Spotlight 2015 · Ch. 11/21

  • Office chat
  • Investigation
  • Asking
5 minB1
“The city of San Francisco does not pay criminals not to commit a crime.”

Police Search Allen's Trailer · Zodiac 2007 · Ch. 20/30

  • Investigation
  • Crime scenes
  • Explaining
2 minC1
“'It is the bedrock of how you keep a society civilised.'”

Everyone Is Watching at the Party · National Theatre Live: Prima Facie 2022 · Ch. 5/22

  • Parties
  • Speeches
  • Explaining
5 minB2
“Look at the angle - down and in.”

Juror 8's Knife Demonstration · 12 Angry Men 1957 · Ch. 14/17

  • Courtroom
  • Persuasion
  • Confronting
3 minB2
“You must shut out from your minds everything except what will take place in this court.”

Leonard Vole Pleads Not Guilty · Witness for the Prosecution 1957 · Ch. 14/27

  • Courtroom
  • Accusations
  • Explaining
5 minB2
“Wheels started rolling in his head about money.”

Witnesses Testify for Money · The Thin Blue Line 1988 · Ch. 13/20

  • Courtroom
  • Investigation
  • Explaining
3 minC1
“Baron told us to get the system.”

Robby Refuses to Rush the Story · Spotlight 2015 · Ch. 17/21

  • Arguments
  • Confronting
  • Persuading
5 minB2
“I can't allow you to help.”

Graysmith Talks His Way In · Zodiac 2007 · Ch. 23/30

  • Asking for help
  • Investigation
  • Saying no
5 minC1
“It's different when you're in here.”

Tessa's Police Interview · National Theatre Live: Prima Facie 2022 · Ch. 14/22

  • Police questioning
  • Confessing
  • Explaining
5 minB2
“There is a reasonable doubt in my mind.”

Juror 8 Reenacts the Old Man's Walk · 12 Angry Men 1957 · Ch. 11/17

  • Courtroom
  • Investigation
  • Confronting
4 minB2
“This is ridiculous. Just nervous heartburn. I always get it the first day of a trial.”

Hearne Testifies About the Prints · Witness for the Prosecution 1957 · Ch. 15/27

  • Courtroom
  • At the doctor
  • Explaining