Political Thriller movies

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Tense Dry Clinical Oppressive Gritty

Overview

Three stories about the world of opioids collide: a drug trafficker arranges a multi-cartel Fentanyl smuggling operation between Canada and the U.S., an architect recovering from an OxyContin addiction tracks down the truth behind her son's involvement with narcotics, and a university professor battles unexpected revelations about his research employer, a drug company with deep government influence bringing a new "non-addictive" painkiller to market.

Themes

Corporate pressure on research, Drug trade power struggles, Illusory non-addictive promise, Public health versus profits, Donor influence on tenure

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Tense Bleak Chaotic Intense Cynical

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In the near future, a drone pilot is sent into a deadly militarized zone and must work with an android officer to locate a doomsday device.

Themes

"movie: outside the wire. genres: thriller, Action, Science fiction, Thriller, Action, Science fiction main themes: android, Cyborg, Killer robot, Android, Cyborg, Killer robot full keywords list: android, Cyborg, Killer robot, Pilot, Nuclear missile, Near future, 2030s, War. concept analysis: the film explores the ethical implications of advanced technology in warfare, Particularly the dehumanization of soldiers through automation. it raises questions about the morality of decisions made by artificial intelligence and the consequences of removing humanity from combat."

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Tense Chaotic Intense Hopeful Gritty

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A commentary on Spanish society dressed as a thriller about the misadventures of a gang of young petty criminals after the real estate crash.

Themes

"movie: sky high. genres: action, Drama, Thriller, Action, Drama, Thriller main themes:, Full keywords list: . concept analysis: the film serves as a commentary on the impact of economic collapse on youth, Exploring the allure of crime as a means of escape. it delves into the complexities of ambition and the moral compromises individuals make in pursuit of a better life."

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Tense Claustrophobic Dry Relentless Oppressive

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Caught in the crosshairs of police corruption and Marseille’s warring gangs, a loyal cop must protect his squad by taking matters into his own hands.

Themes

Police corruption and undercover complicity, Organized crime influence on law enforcement, Loyalty tested under pressure, Money and payoff dynamics, Violence as tool of power, Deception and betrayal in policing

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Claustrophobic Dry Deliberate Clinical Relentless

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In the near future, a popular uprising in Mexico City interrupts a wedding held at the home of a wealthy family. After the riots have been quashed, they discover the bride has gone missing and plea with the military to help locate her.

Themes

Class inequality, Violence as control, State coercion, Elite detachment, Social stratification, Spectacle of power

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Realistic Tense Claustrophobic Atmospheric Bleak

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A bank robber tries to turn himself in because he's falling in love and wants to live an honest life...but when he realizes the Feds are more corrupt than him, he must fight back to clear his name.

Themes

Pursuit of legitimacy, Deception within institutions, Agency corruption, Loyalties under pressure, Violence under pressure, Desire for a normal life

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Tense Bleak Intense Melancholic Heroic

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Havana, Cuba, 1990. René González, an airplane pilot, unexpectedly flees the country, leaving behind his wife Olga and his daughter Irma, and begins a new life in Miami, where he becomes a member of an anti-Castro organization.

Themes

"movie: wasp network. genres: drama, History, Thriller, Drama, History, Thriller main themes: miami, Florida, Cuba, Espionage, Miami, Florida, Cuba, Espionage full keywords list: miami, Florida, Cuba, Espionage, Spy, Terrorism, Havana, Cuba, Spy ring, 1990s, Castro regime, Anti-castro organization, Cuban history. concept analysis: the film examines the moral ambiguities of loyalty and betrayal within the context of political activism. it highlights the personal sacrifices individuals make for their beliefs and the complex interplay between patriotism and espionage."

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Realistic Tense Claustrophobic Bleak Clinical

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Cold War spy Greville Wynne and his Russian source try to put an end to the Cuban Missile Crisis.

Themes

Secrecy under pressure, Political brinkmanship, Information as leverage, Personal sacrifice, Statecraft vs individuals, Double agent risk

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Realistic Claustrophobic Dry Clinical Witty

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When terrorists try to seize control of a Berlin-Paris flight, a soft-spoken young American co-pilot struggles to save the lives of the passengers and crew while forging a surprising connection with one of the hijackers.

Themes

Power and restraint, Human connection under crisis, Extremist violence under pressure, Crisis negotiation dynamics, Moral ambiguity in crisis, Survival under time pressure

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Realistic Tense Claustrophobic Bleak Dry

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An ambitious young FBI agent is assigned to investigate iconic actress Jean Seberg when she becomes embroiled in the tumultuous civil rights movement in late 1960s Los Angeles.

Themes

Surveillance overreach, Civil rights pressure, Media manipulation, Privacy erosion, Institutional coercion, Personal vulnerability

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