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Movies with paranoid vibe

The Negotiator

1. The Negotiator

Action Crime Drama Thriller Kidnapping & Captivity Thriller
7.3
19982h 20min

Overview

The police try to arrest expert hostage negotiator Danny Roman, who insists he's being framed for his partner's murder in what he believes is an elaborate conspiracy. Thinking there's evidence in the Internal Affairs offices that might clear him, he takes everyone in the office hostage and demands that another well-known negotiator be brought in to handle the situation and secretly investigate the conspiracy.

Themes

Abuse of power, Internal corruption, Investigative deception, Disability fund fraud, Insider betrayal, Trust under siege

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Trainspotting

2. Trainspotting

Drama Crime Coming-of-Age Drama Narcotics Crime
8.1
19961h 34min

Overview

Heroin addict Mark Renton stumbles through bad ideas and sobriety attempts with his unreliable friends --Sick Boy, Begbie, Spud and Tommy. He also has an underage girlfriend, Diane, along for the ride. After cleaning up and moving from Edinburgh to London, Mark finds he can't escape the life he left behind as Begbie and Sick Boy come knocking.

Themes

Drug addiction cycles, Underground drug economy, Rehab and relapse, Peer influence and manipulation, Moral ambiguity in choices, Urban isolation

Available on

Google Play Movies
YouTube
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