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Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
Internet Movie Database: 7.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 84%
Metacritic: 85/100
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Runtime: 127 min
Genre: Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Awards: Nominated for 3 Oscars. 35 wins & 100 nominations total
Writer: John le Carré, Bridget O'Connor, Peter Straughan
Actors: Gary Oldman, Colin Firth, Tom Hardy
Language: English, Russian, Hungarian, French, Turkish
Country: United Kingdom, France, Germany, United States
“Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy” is a British spy thriller film based on John le Carré’s novel. It follows retired intelligence officer George Smiley as he is brought back to uncover a Soviet mole within the British Secret Intelligence Service during the Cold War.
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 based on true events, following a secret Israeli mission to track down and assassinate the Palestinian terrorists responsible for the 1972 Munich Olympics massacre. It explores themes of revenge, morality, and the consequences of violence.
Syriana
Syriana
Internet Movie Database: 6.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 73%
Metacritic: 76/100
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Runtime: 128 min
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Awards: Won 1 Oscar. 13 wins & 30 nominations total
Writer: Stephen Gaghan, Robert Baer
Actors: George Clooney, Matt Damon, Amanda Peet
Language: English, Urdu, Arabic, Persian, French, Mandarin
Country: United States, United Arab Emirates
“Syriana” is a political thriller film that explores the complex web of corruption, power, and oil geopolitics in the Middle East. It follows multiple interconnected storylines involving CIA operatives, oil industry executives, and Middle Eastern emirs, all grappling with the consequences of their actions and decisions.
Argo
Argo
Internet Movie Database: 7.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 96%
Metacritic: 86/100
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Runtime: 120 min
Genre: Biography, Drama, Thriller
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 poses as a Hollywood producer to rescue six Americans trapped in Tehran during the Iran hostage crisis. The film showcases the high-stakes mission and the tense race against time to bring the hostages home safely.
The Spy Who Came in from the Cold
The Spy Who Came in from the Cold
Internet Movie Database: 7.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 86%
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Runtime: 112 min
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Awards: Nominated for 2 Oscars. 10 wins & 5 nominations total
Writer: John le Carré, Paul Dehn, Guy Trosper
Actors: Richard Burton, Oskar Werner, Claire Bloom
Language: English, Dutch
Country: United Kingdom
“The Spy Who Came in from the Cold” is a Cold War espionage film about a British intelligence officer who is sent on a dangerous mission to East Germany to infiltrate the enemy. As he navigates the treacherous world of espionage, he must question his loyalties and confront the moral ambiguity of his actions.
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 who becomes entangled in a complex web of intrigue and terrorism while trying to track down a suspected jihadist in Hamburg, Germany.
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 activist wife in Kenya, uncovering a conspiracy involving pharmaceutical companies and government corruption. The film explores themes of love, justice, and the devastating impact of corporate greed on vulnerable communities.
The Lives of Others
The Lives of Others
Internet Movie Database: 8.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 92%
Metacritic: 89/100
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Runtime: 137 min
Genre: Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Awards: Won 1 Oscar. 80 wins & 38 nominations total
Writer: Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck
Actors: Ulrich Mühe, Martina Gedeck, Sebastian Koch
Language: German
Country: Germany, France
“The Lives of Others” is a German film set in East Berlin in 1984, following the story of a Stasi officer who becomes emotionally involved in the lives of the people he is assigned to spy on, ultimately questioning his loyalty to the oppressive regime. The movie explores themes of surveillance, power, and the transformative power of empathy.
Bridge of Spies
Bridge of Spies
Internet Movie Database: 7.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 91%
Metacritic: 81/100
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Runtime: 142 min
Genre: Drama, History, Thriller
Awards: Won 1 Oscar. 30 wins & 103 nominations total
Writer: Matt Charman, Ethan Coen, Joel Coen
Actors: Tom Hanks, Mark Rylance, Alan Alda
Language: English, German, Russian
Country: United States, India, Germany
“Bridge of Spies” is a historical drama film directed by Steven Spielberg. It tells the true story of an American lawyer who is tasked with negotiating the release of a captured American pilot during the Cold War, leading to a high-stakes exchange on the Glienicke Bridge in Berlin.
The Imitation Game
The Imitation Game
Internet Movie Database: 8.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 90%
Metacritic: 71/100
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Runtime: 114 min
Genre: Biography, Drama, Thriller
Awards: Won 1 Oscar. 49 wins & 165 nominations total
Writer: Graham Moore, Andrew Hodges
Actors: Benedict Cumberbatch, Keira Knightley, Matthew Goode
Language: English, German
Country: United Kingdom, United States
“The Imitation Game” is a biographical drama that tells the story of mathematician and cryptanalyst Alan Turing, who led a team of codebreakers during World War II to crack the Enigma code used by the Germans. The film explores Turing’s personal struggles, his contributions to the war effort, and the impact of his work on modern computing.
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 film that chronicles the decade-long hunt for Osama bin Laden, focusing on the efforts of a determined CIA operative. It explores the complex and controversial methods used to gather intelligence, leading up to the climactic raid that resulted in the killing of the terrorist leader.
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 drama film based on a true story. It follows the journey of a former tobacco executive who becomes a whistleblower, revealing the secrets and manipulation tactics of the tobacco industry to a determined journalist.
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 suspenseful Cold War thriller about a Soviet submarine captain who defects to the United States, leading to a high-stakes game of cat-and-mouse between American and Soviet naval forces as they race to find and control the advanced submarine.
The American
The American
Internet Movie Database: 6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 64%
Metacritic: 61/100
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Runtime: 105 min
Genre: Action, Crime, Drama
Awards: 4 nominations
Writer: Rowan Joffe, Martin Booth
Actors: George Clooney, Paolo Bonacelli, Violante Placido
Language: English, Italian
Country: United States, United Kingdom
The American is a thriller film about an assassin named Jack who is hiding out in a small Italian town. As he prepares for one last job, he forms a relationship with a local woman which puts his life and the lives of those around him in danger.
Body of Lies
Body of Lies
Internet Movie Database: 7.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 55%
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 thriller film about a CIA operative who teams up with a Jordanian intelligence officer to track down a high-ranking terrorist leader. As they navigate through a web of lies and deception, they must question their loyalties and trust in order to complete their mission.
The Debt
The Debt
Internet Movie Database: 6.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 76%
Metacritic: 65/100
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Runtime: 113 min
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Awards: 13 wins & 5 nominations
Writer: Matthew Vaughn, Jane Goldman, Peter Straughan
Actors: Helen Mirren, Sam Worthington, Tom Wilkinson
Language: English, German, Russian
Country: United States, United Kingdom, Hungary, Israel
“The Debt” is a suspenseful thriller that follows a group of Israeli secret agents who are tasked with capturing a notorious Nazi war criminal in the 1960s. Decades later, the consequences of their mission come back to haunt them when shocking secrets and betrayals are revealed.
The Tailor of Panama
The Tailor of Panama
Internet Movie Database: 6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 75%
Metacritic: 66/100
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Runtime: 109 min
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Awards: 1 win & 1 nomination
Writer: John le Carré, Andrew Davies, John Boorman
Actors: Pierce Brosnan, Geoffrey Rush, Jamie Lee Curtis
Language: English, Spanish
Country: United States, Ireland
“The Tailor of Panama” is a political thriller film about a British tailor living in Panama who becomes entangled in a web of espionage and deceit when he is recruited by British intelligence to gather information on the political situation in the country. As he fabricates stories and creates imaginary threats, he finds himself caught between different factions and ultimately faces the consequences of his actions.
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 film about an interpreter at the United Nations who overhears a conversation about an assassination plot, leading her and a Secret Service agent to uncover a conspiracy that threatens international peace.
Breach
Breach
Internet Movie Database: 7.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 84%
Metacritic: 74/100
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Runtime: 110 min
Genre: Biography, Crime, Drama
Awards: 1 win & 3 nominations
Writer: Adam Mazer, Bill Rotko, Billy Ray
Actors: Chris Cooper, Ryan Phillippe, Dennis Haysbert
Language: English, Russian, Arabic, Latin
Country: United States
“Breach” is a movie about an FBI agent who goes undercover to investigate a senior agent suspected of selling classified information to Russia. As he gets closer to uncovering the truth, he becomes entangled in a dangerous game of deception and betrayal.
The Manchurian Candidate
The Manchurian Candidate
Internet Movie Database: 6.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 80%
Metacritic: 76/100
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Runtime: 129 min
Genre: Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi
Awards: Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award1 win & 12 nominations total
Writer: Richard Condon, George Axelrod, Daniel Pyne
Actors: Denzel Washington, Liev Schreiber, Meryl Streep
Language: English
Country: United States
“The Manchurian Candidate” is a political thriller about a former soldier who becomes a pawn in a conspiracy, as he is brainwashed to carry out an assassination plot. The film explores themes of manipulation, power, and the psychological effects of war.
