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Traffic
Traffic
Internet Movie Database: 7.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 93%
Metacritic: 86/100
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Runtime: 147 min
Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Awards: Won 4 Oscars. 73 wins & 86 nominations total
Writer: Simon Moore, Stephen Gaghan
Actors: Michael Douglas, Benicio Del Toro, Catherine Zeta-Jones
Language: English, Spanish
Country: United States, Germany
The movie Traffic is a crime thriller that explores the complex and interconnected web of drug trafficking, following the stories of various characters including law enforcement officials, drug dealers, and addicts. It delves into the devastating consequences of the drug trade on individuals and society as a whole.
Argo
Argo
Internet Movie Database: 7.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 96%
Metacritic: 86/100
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Runtime: 120 min
Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Awards: Won 3 Oscars. 96 wins & 156 nominations total
Writer: Chris Terrio, Tony Mendez, Joshuah Bearman
Actors: Ben Affleck, Bryan Cranston, John Goodman
Language: English, Persian, German, Arabic
Country: United Kingdom, United States
The Argo movie is based on a true story and follows a CIA operative who must rescue six Americans during the Iranian hostage crisis by disguising them as a film crew. The film explores the tense and thrilling operation to extract the hostages from Iran using a fake sci-fi film as a cover.
Munich
Munich
Internet Movie Database: 7.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 78%
Metacritic: 74/100
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Runtime: 164 min
Genre: Action, Drama, History
Awards: Nominated for 5 Oscars. 14 wins & 75 nominations total
Writer: Tony Kushner, Eric Roth, George Jonas
Actors: Eric Bana, Daniel Craig, Marie-Josée Croze
Language: English, German, French, Hebrew, Arabic, Italian, Greek, Russian, Dutch
Country: United States, Canada, France
The movie “Munich” is a historical drama directed by Steven Spielberg that follows a secret Israeli squad assigned to track down and assassinate the Palestinian terrorists responsible for the 1972 Munich massacre during the Olympic Games. The film explores the moral and psychological toll that this mission takes on the team members as they question the ethics and consequences of their actions.
Zero Dark Thirty
Zero Dark Thirty
Internet Movie Database: 7.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 91%
Metacritic: 95/100
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Runtime: 157 min
Genre: Drama, History, Thriller
Awards: Won 1 Oscar. 85 wins & 174 nominations total
Writer: Mark Boal
Actors: Jessica Chastain, Joel Edgerton, Chris Pratt
Language: English, Arabic, Urdu, Pashtu, French
Country: United States
“Zero Dark Thirty” is a gripping film that chronicles the decade-long hunt for Osama bin Laden after the September 11 attacks. It follows a determined CIA analyst who plays a crucial role in gathering intelligence and ultimately leads to the raid that results in bin Laden’s death.
The Constant Gardener
The Constant Gardener
Internet Movie Database: 7.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 83%
Metacritic: 82/100
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Runtime: 129 min
Genre: Drama, Mystery, Romance
Awards: Won 1 Oscar. 35 wins & 70 nominations total
Writer: Jeffrey Caine, John le Carré
Actors: Ralph Fiennes, Rachel Weisz, Danny Huston
Language: English, Italian, Swahili, German
Country: United Kingdom, Germany, Kenya, France, United States, Switzerland
“The Constant Gardener” is a political thriller that follows a British diplomat as he investigates the murder of his wife, uncovering a conspiracy involving pharmaceutical companies and corruption in Kenya. It explores themes of love, betrayal, and the power of multinational corporations.
The International
The International
Internet Movie Database: 6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 58%
Metacritic: 52/100
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Runtime: 118 min
Genre: Action, Crime, Drama
Awards: 1 win & 1 nomination
Writer: Eric Warren Singer
Actors: Clive Owen, Naomi Watts, Armin Mueller-Stahl
Language: English, Italian, French, Danish
Country: United States, Germany, United Kingdom, France
“The International” is a suspenseful thriller about an Interpol agent and an attorney who uncover a global conspiracy involving a powerful bank that funds terrorism and controls governments, as they race against time to bring the bank down and expose its crimes.
Body of Lies
Body of Lies
Internet Movie Database: 7.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 56%
Metacritic: 57/100
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Runtime: 128 min
Genre: Action, Drama, Thriller
Awards: 2 nominations
Writer: William Monahan, David Ignatius
Actors: Leonardo DiCaprio, Russell Crowe, Mark Strong
Language: English, Arabic
Country: United States
“Body of Lies” is a 2008 espionage thriller film directed by Ridley Scott. It follows a CIA operative who works with a Jordanian intelligence officer to track down a high-ranking terrorist in the Middle East, while navigating the complexities of trust, deceit, and the blurred lines between allies and enemies in the world of counterterrorism.
The Insider
The Insider
Internet Movie Database: 7.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 96%
Metacritic: 84/100
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Runtime: 157 min
Genre: Biography, Drama, Thriller
Awards: Nominated for 7 Oscars. 23 wins & 58 nominations total
Writer: Marie Brenner, Eric Roth, Michael Mann
Actors: Russell Crowe, Al Pacino, Christopher Plummer
Language: English, Japanese, Arabic, Persian
Country: United States
“The Insider” is a 1999 film based on a true story about a tobacco industry whistleblower and a journalist who risks everything to expose the corrupt practices and dangers of the industry. It explores the complex dynamics between corporate power, journalistic integrity, and personal sacrifice.
A Most Wanted Man
A Most Wanted Man
Internet Movie Database: 6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 86%
Metacritic: 73/100
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Runtime: 122 min
Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Awards: 3 wins & 6 nominations
Writer: Andrew Bovell, John le Carré, Stephen Cornwell
Actors: Philip Seymour Hoffman, Rachel McAdams, Daniel Brühl
Language: English, Turkish, Arabic
Country: United Kingdom, United States, Germany
“A Most Wanted Man” is a spy thriller film based on John le Carré’s novel. It follows a German intelligence officer as he tracks down a suspected terrorist in Hamburg, while navigating the complexities of international espionage and government bureaucracy.
The Ides of March
The Ides of March
Internet Movie Database: 7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 83%
Metacritic: 67/100
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Runtime: 101 min
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Awards: Nominated for 1 Oscar. 9 wins & 36 nominations total
Writer: George Clooney, Grant Heslov, Beau Willimon
Actors: Paul Giamatti, George Clooney, Philip Seymour Hoffman
Language: English
Country: United States
“The Ides of March” is a political drama film that follows a young campaign staffer who becomes entangled in a web of deception and betrayal during a high-stakes presidential primary race. As he navigates the ruthless world of politics, he must confront his own moral compass and make difficult choices that could change the course of the campaign.
The Interpreter
The Interpreter
Internet Movie Database: 6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 58%
Metacritic: 62/100
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Runtime: 128 min
Genre: Crime, Mystery, Thriller
Awards: 3 wins & 2 nominations
Writer: Martin Stellman, Brian Ward, Charles Randolph
Actors: Nicole Kidman, Sean Penn, Catherine Keener
Language: English, Aboriginal, French, Portuguese, Spanish, Hebrew
Country: United Kingdom, France, Germany, United States, South Africa
“The Interpreter” is a political thriller about a United Nations interpreter who overhears an assassination plot and becomes the target of a conspiracy. She teams up with a Secret Service agent to uncover the truth and prevent the assassination.
The Good Shepherd
The Good Shepherd
Internet Movie Database: 6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 56%
Metacritic: 61/100
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Runtime: 167 min
Genre: Drama, History, Thriller
Awards: Nominated for 1 Oscar. 2 wins & 13 nominations total
Writer: Eric Roth
Actors: Matt Damon, Angelina Jolie, Robert De Niro
Language: English, Spanish, Russian, German, Lingala
Country: United States
“The Good Shepherd” is a spy thriller film that follows the story of Edward Wilson, a Yale student who joins the secretive Skull and Bones society and eventually becomes a high-ranking CIA officer. The movie explores his journey through the early days of the CIA, his personal sacrifices, and the toll it takes on his personal life.
The Ghost Writer
The Ghost Writer
Internet Movie Database: 7.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 84%
Metacritic: 77/100
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Runtime: 128 min
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery
Awards: 33 wins & 57 nominations
Writer: Robert Harris, Roman Polanski
Actors: Ewan McGregor, Pierce Brosnan, Olivia Williams
Language: English
Country: France, Germany, United Kingdom
“The Ghost Writer” is a political thriller film about a writer hired to complete the memoirs of a former British Prime Minister, only to uncover dangerous secrets that put his own life at risk. As he delves deeper into the truth, he becomes entangled in a web of deception and conspiracy.
State of Play
State of Play
Internet Movie Database: 7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 84%
Metacritic: 64/100
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Runtime: 127 min
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery
Awards: 2 wins & 4 nominations
Writer: Matthew Michael Carnahan, Tony Gilroy, Billy Ray
Actors: Russell Crowe, Rachel McAdams, Ben Affleck
Language: English, Cantonese
Country: United States, United Kingdom, France
“State of Play” is a political thriller film that follows a journalist and a congressman as they investigate a murder linked to a high-profile corporate scandal, uncovering a web of conspiracy and corruption. The movie explores the intersection of politics, journalism, and power in the pursuit of truth.
The Bourne Identity
The Bourne Identity
Internet Movie Database: 7.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 84%
Metacritic: 68/100
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Runtime: 119 min
Genre: Action, Mystery, Thriller
Awards: 3 wins & 6 nominations
Writer: Tony Gilroy, William Blake Herron, Robert Ludlum
Actors: Franka Potente, Matt Damon, Chris Cooper
Language: English, French, German, Dutch, Italian, Yoruba
Country: United States, Germany, Czech Republic
“The Bourne Identity” is a spy thriller film about a man who wakes up with amnesia and discovers he has exceptional combat skills and a mysterious past. As he tries to uncover his true identity, he becomes the target of a covert government agency and must evade capture while seeking answers about his past.
The Bourne Ultimatum
The Bourne Ultimatum
Internet Movie Database: 8.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 92%
Metacritic: 85/100
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Runtime: 115 min
Genre: Action, Mystery, Thriller
Awards: Won 3 Oscars. 29 wins & 42 nominations total
Writer: Tony Gilroy, Scott Z. Burns, George Nolfi
Actors: Matt Damon, Edgar Ramírez, Joan Allen
Language: English, Russian, French, Spanish, Arabic, Italian
Country: United States, Germany, France, Spain
The Bourne Ultimatum is a spy thriller film about Jason Bourne, a former CIA operative, who continues his quest to uncover his true identity while evading capture by the agency and uncovering a dangerous government conspiracy.
The Bourne Supremacy
The Bourne Supremacy
Internet Movie Database: 7.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 82%
Metacritic: 73/100
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Runtime: 108 min
Genre: Action, Mystery, Thriller
Awards: 5 wins & 22 nominations
Writer: Robert Ludlum, Tony Gilroy
Actors: Matt Damon, Franka Potente, Joan Allen
Language: English, Russian, German, Italian
Country: United States, Germany
The Bourne Supremacy is a spy thriller film about a former CIA assassin, Jason Bourne, who is framed for a murder and must uncover the truth while evading his pursuers. As he navigates through a dangerous web of conspiracy and betrayal, Bourne seeks to regain his identity and bring those responsible to justice.
The Bourne Legacy
The Bourne Legacy
Internet Movie Database: 6.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 56%
Metacritic: 61/100
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Runtime: 135 min
Genre: Action, Adventure, Thriller
Awards: 1 win & 12 nominations
Writer: Tony Gilroy, Dan Gilroy, Robert Ludlum
Actors: Jeremy Renner, Rachel Weisz, Edward Norton
Language: English, Tagalog, Korean, Russian
Country: United States, Japan
“The Bourne Legacy” is a spy thriller film that follows a new operative, Aaron Cross, who is part of a covert government program called Operation Outcome. When the program is threatened to be shut down, Cross must go on the run to uncover the truth and evade those who want to eliminate him.
The Hunt for Red October
The Hunt for Red October
Internet Movie Database: 7.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 88%
Metacritic: 58/100
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Runtime: 135 min
Genre: Action, Adventure, Thriller
Awards: Won 1 Oscar. 3 wins & 8 nominations total
Writer: Tom Clancy, Larry Ferguson, Donald E. Stewart
Actors: Sean Connery, Alec Baldwin, Scott Glenn
Language: English, Russian
Country: United States
“The Hunt for Red October” is a movie about a Soviet submarine captain who defects to the United States with his state-of-the-art submarine, triggering a high-stakes chase between the Soviet and American navies. As both sides race to find and control the submarine, a CIA analyst must unravel the captain’s intentions and prevent a potential global catastrophe.
The Siege
The Siege
Internet Movie Database: 6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 44%
Metacritic: 53/100
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Runtime: 116 min
Genre: Action, Thriller
Awards: 2 wins & 4 nominations
Writer: Lawrence Wright, Menno Meyjes, Edward Zwick
Actors: Denzel Washington, Bruce Willis, Annette Bening
Language: English, Arabic, Spanish
Country: United States
“The Siege” is a 1998 action thriller film that follows the aftermath of a series of terrorist attacks in New York City. As the city descends into chaos, a dedicated FBI agent and a CIA operative must work together to track down the terrorists and prevent further attacks while dealing with the controversial decision to declare martial law.
