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Spy Game
Spy Game
Internet Movie Database: 7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 64%
Metacritic: 63/100
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Runtime: 126 min
Genre: Action, Crime, Thriller
Awards: 3 nominations
Writer: Michael Frost Beckner, David Arata
Actors: Robert Redford, Brad Pitt, Catherine McCormack
Language: English, German, Arabic, French, Cantonese
Country: United States, Germany, Japan, France, United Kingdom
The Spy Game is a thriller film about a retiring CIA agent who must rescue his protégé from execution by the Chinese government while navigating political intrigue and personal sacrifices.
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 suffers from amnesia and must uncover his true identity while being pursued by assassins. As he pieces together his past, he discovers his skills as a highly trained operative and seeks to uncover the truth behind his involvement in a covert government program.
Mission: Impossible
Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol
Internet Movie Database: 7.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 93%
Metacritic: 73/100
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Runtime: 132 min
Genre: Action, Adventure, Thriller
Awards: 5 wins & 30 nominations
Writer: Bruce Geller, Josh Appelbaum, André Nemec
Actors: Tom Cruise, Jeremy Renner, Simon Pegg
Language: English, Russian, French, Arabic, Swedish
Country: United States, United Arab Emirates
The Mission: Impossible movie series follows the adventures of Ethan Hunt, an agent of the Impossible Missions Force, as he takes on dangerous and high-stakes missions to save the world from various threats, using his skills in espionage, combat, and technology. Each film features a new mission and a race against time, filled with thrilling action sequences, intricate plots, and unexpected twists.
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 spy thriller film based on John le Carré’s novel. It follows retired British intelligence officer George Smiley as he uncovers a Soviet mole within the highest ranks of the British Secret Intelligence Service during the Cold War.
Salt
Salt
Internet Movie Database: 6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 62%
Metacritic: 65/100
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Runtime: 100 min
Genre: Action, Thriller
Awards: Nominated for 1 Oscar. 4 wins & 16 nominations total
Writer: Kurt Wimmer
Actors: Angelina Jolie, Liev Schreiber, Chiwetel Ejiofor
Language: English, Russian, Korean
Country: United States
The movie “Salt” is about a CIA agent named Evelyn Salt who is accused of being a Russian sleeper agent. As she goes on the run to clear her name, Salt must uncover the truth about her identity and stop a devastating plot against the United States.
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 film that follows a former prisoner of war who is brainwashed into becoming a sleeper agent, programmed to carry out a political assassination. As his memories start to resurface, he must uncover the truth behind his manipulation and prevent the deadly conspiracy from unfolding.
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 2008 spy 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 deception and betrayal, they must rely on each other to uncover the truth and prevent a major attack.
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 life of Edward Wilson, a CIA agent, as he navigates the world of espionage, betrayal, and the founding of the Central Intelligence Agency. The movie explores Wilson’s personal sacrifices and the toll that his work takes on his relationships and his own sense of identity.
The Double
The Double
Internet Movie Database: 6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 83%
Metacritic: 68/100
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Runtime: 93 min
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Mystery
Awards: 1 win & 11 nominations
Writer: Fyodor Dostoevsky, Richard Ayoade, Avi Korine
Actors: Jesse Eisenberg, Mia Wasikowska, Wallace Shawn
Language: English
Country: United Kingdom
“The Double” is a psychological thriller about a meek office worker named Simon who becomes increasingly tormented when a charismatic doppelgänger joins his workplace and begins to take over his life.”
Safe House
Safe House
Internet Movie Database: 6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 53%
Metacritic: 52/100
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Runtime: 115 min
Genre: Action, Thriller
Awards: 1 win & 7 nominations
Writer: David Guggenheim
Actors: Denzel Washington, Ryan Reynolds, Robert Patrick
Language: English, Afrikaans
Country: United States, Japan
The Safe House movie is about a young CIA agent who must protect a dangerous rogue agent in a safe house, but when the house is attacked, they must go on the run together to survive.
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 thriller film that follows a group of Israeli Mossad agents as they track down and capture a notorious Nazi war criminal in the 1960s. Decades later, they face the consequences of their actions when shocking secrets from their past come to light.
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 an assassination plot and becomes entangled in a dangerous web of international intrigue and corruption as she tries to stop it.”
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 skilled tailor in Panama who becomes entangled in a web of espionage when he is coerced into providing false information to British intelligence. As the tailor’s lies spiral out of control, he must navigate a dangerous game of deceit to protect himself and those around him.
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 who hides out in a small Italian town and becomes involved in a dangerous mission while trying to escape his violent past.”
The November Man
The November Man
Internet Movie Database: 6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 35%
Metacritic: 38/100
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Runtime: 108 min
Genre: Action, Adventure, Crime
Awards: N/A
Writer: Michael Finch, Karl Gajdusek, Bill Granger
Actors: Pierce Brosnan, Luke Bracey, Olga Kurylenko
Language: English, Russian
Country: United States, United Kingdom
“The November Man” is a spy thriller film about an ex-CIA operative, played by Pierce Brosnan, who is brought back into the field for a personal mission. As he uncovers a conspiracy involving a former protégé, he must navigate dangerous situations and outsmart his enemies to protect a valuable asset.
The Tourist
The Tourist
Internet Movie Database: 6.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 21%
Metacritic: 37/100
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Runtime: 103 min
Genre: Action, Thriller
Awards: 4 wins & 4 nominations
Writer: Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck, Christopher McQuarrie, Julian Fellowes
Actors: Johnny Depp, Angelina Jolie, Paul Bettany
Language: English, French, Italian, Russian, Spanish
Country: United States, France, Italy, United Kingdom
“The Tourist” is a thriller film about an American tourist who becomes entangled in a web of intrigue and danger when he meets a mysterious woman while traveling in Europe. As he becomes a pawn in a game of deception and mistaken identity, he must navigate a dangerous world of spies and criminals to protect himself and the woman he has fallen for.
The Sentinel
The Sentinel
Internet Movie Database: 6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 35%
Metacritic: 49/100
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Runtime: 108 min
Genre: Action, Crime, Thriller
Awards: 2 nominations
Writer: George Nolfi, Gerald Petievich
Actors: Michael Douglas, Kiefer Sutherland, Kim Basinger
Language: English
Country: United States
“The Sentinel” is a psychological thriller about a secret service agent who discovers a conspiracy within her own agency and must uncover the truth before it’s too late. As she investigates, she becomes the target of a dangerous assassin, leading to a suspenseful battle for survival.
The Code
The Code
Internet Movie Database: 6.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 20%
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Runtime: 104 min
Genre: Action, Crime, Thriller
Awards: N/A
Writer: Ted Humphrey
Actors: Ivan Petrushinov, Victor Boichev, Nickolay Hadjiminev
Language: English, Russian, Dutch
Country: United States, Germany
“The Code” is a crime thriller film about a skilled thief and his protégé who must outsmart a ruthless Russian mobster and a relentless FBI agent as they try to steal a priceless artifact. As they navigate a web of deception and betrayal, they must decipher a complex code to uncover the truth and survive.
The Tuxedo
The Tuxedo
Internet Movie Database: 5.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 21%
Metacritic: 30/100
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Runtime: 98 min
Genre: Action, Comedy, Sci-Fi
Awards: 2 wins & 1 nomination
Writer: Phil Hay, Matt Manfredi, Michael J. Wilson
Actors: Jackie Chan, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Jason Isaacs
Language: English, Cantonese
Country: United States
“The Tuxedo” is a comedy-action film where a hapless chauffeur, played by Jackie Chan, becomes a secret agent after donning a high-tech tuxedo that grants him extraordinary abilities. Teaming up with a rookie partner, they must stop a villainous plot to poison the world’s water supply.
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 political thriller about an Interpol agent and a New York district attorney who uncover a global conspiracy involving a powerful bank that funds illegal activities and manipulates governments. As they dig deeper, they risk their lives to expose the truth and bring the corrupt institution to justice.
