Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to The Looming Tower List
- The Path to 9/11 - Dramatizes the events leading to the September 11 attacks, similar in subject matter.
- The Wire - Explores the complexities of crime, law enforcement, and bureaucracy in America.
- Homeland - Follows intelligence operations and terrorist threats, with a focus on threats to the U.S.
- Zero Dark Thirty - A detailed account of the hunt for Osama bin Laden post-9/11, with a focus on intelligence.
- The Killing - Crime drama that delves into investigations, similar to the investigative aspect of The Looming Tower.
- 24 - Features real-time action focused on counterterrorism efforts and threats.
- Mindhunter - Explores criminal psychology and FBI investigations into serial killers, linking to themes of investigation.
- The Americans - Spy drama set during the Cold War, exploring intelligence and government operations.
- Body of Lies - Involves CIA operatives in the Middle East, focused on intelligence and deception.
- The Siege - Centers around terrorism in the U.S. and the government's response to threats.
- Spy Game - Focuses on espionage and the moral complexities of intelligence operations.
- Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy - Involves espionage in the context of Cold War tensions, similar themes of intelligence.
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit - Focuses on crime and investigations in New York City, similar to the procedural aspects.
- Fauda - Israeli series about conflict and counterterrorism, reflecting the themes found in The Looming Tower.
- The Report - Explores the investigation into the CIA's use of torture, linked to government oversight.
- United 93 - A real-time account of the events on Flight 93 during the 9/11 attacks, capturing the suspense and tragedy.
- Bridge of Spies - A historical drama on espionage and negotiations during the Cold War.
- The Blacklist - Involves FBI agents working with informants to uncover complex plots, similar to investigation themes.
- The Last Ship - Focuses on military and government responses to a global crisis, reflecting themes of emergency response.
- Warrior - Drama series focusing on conflict and the intricacies of law enforcement and gang wars.
- The Night Manager - Involves espionage and covert operations, emphasizing the intrigue of intelligence work.
- Patriots Day - A gripping account of the Boston Marathon bombing and the manhunt that followed.
- The Good Fight - Explores legal and political themes, including national security and civil liberties.
- Quarry - Follows a Vietnam War veteran drawn into the world of killing for hire, exploring moral ambiguity.
- The Manchurian Candidate - Political thriller involving espionage and brainwashing, focusing on Cold War themes.
- The Infiltrator - Based on a real story about an undercover operation targeting drug cartels and corruption.
- Sleeper Cell - Follows an undercover FBI agent infiltrating a terrorist cell, relevant to The Looming Tower's themes.
- American Sniper - Follows a Navy SEAL's life and his experiences in the War on Terror, reflecting similar tensions.
- The Bureau - French series about French intelligence services, focusing on the complexities of espionage.
- Nerve - While a thriller about a dangerous game, it explores themes of surveillance and technology.
- Chasing Shadows - Follows a specialized police team tracking down serial killers, similar investigative focus.
- The Spy - A Netflix miniseries about the life of Israeli spy Eli Cohen, dealing with intelligence and betrayal.
- Revolutionary Road - Explores societal issues and personal struggle during historical turmoil, reflecting the human cost of larger conflicts.
- The Kingdom - A fictional account of an FBI team investigating a terrorist attack, highlighting global terrorism themes.
- Designated Survivor - Centers on a lower-level cabinet member becoming president after an attack, dealing with national security.
- The Hurt Locker - Follows a bomb disposal team in Iraq, focusing on the mental toll of war and conflict.
- The Forever War - Explores the consequences of endless conflict, holding parallels to themes of terrorism and warfare.
- The Souvenir - While more personal, it deals with the moral and emotional complexities in the backdrop of conflicts.
- The CIA’s Secret History - Documentary that reveals the real history of the CIA's actions, which parallels intelligence aspects.
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| # | Name | Year | Country | Genres | IMDb Votes | IMDb Rating | Type | Status | CBFC |
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2006 | United States of America | Drama | 3052 | 6.4 | Serie | Ended | TV-14 |
| 2 |
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2002 | United States of America | Crime | 384058 | 9.3 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 3 |
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2011 | Israel | Crime | 363147 | 8.3 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 4 |
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2012 | India | Drama | 321851 | 7.4 | Movie | Released | R |
| 5 |
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2011 | United States of America | Crime | 125250 | 8.3 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 6 |
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2001 | United States of America | Action | 198347 | 8.4 | Serie | Ended | TV-14 |
| 7 |
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2017 | United States of America | Crime | 344617 | 8.6 | Serie | Canceled | TV-MA |
| 8 |
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2013 | United States of America | Crime | 112919 | 8.4 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 9 |
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2008 | United States of America | Action | 241028 | 7 | Movie | Released | |
| 10 |
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1998 | United States of America | Action | 78753 | 6.4 | Movie | Released | R |
| 11 |
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2001 | France | Action | 168546 | 7.1 | Movie | Released | R |
| 12 |
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2011 | France | Drama | 213896 | 7 | Movie | Released | R |
| 13 |
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1999 | United States of America | Crime | 128409 | 8.1 | Serie | Returning Series | TV-14 |
| 14 |
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2015 | Israel | Action | 38648 | 8.3 | Serie | Returning Series | TV-MA |
| 15 |
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2019 | United States of America | Biography | 51930 | 7.2 | Movie | Released | |
| 16 |
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2006 | France | Drama | 111474 | 7.6 | Movie | Released | |
| 17 |
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2015 | India | Drama | 329932 | 7.6 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 18 |
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2013 | United States of America | Crime | 282373 | 7.9 | Serie | Ended | TV-14 |
| 19 |
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2014 | United States of America | Action | 64585 | 7.4 | Serie | Ended | TV-14 |
| 20 |
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2011 | United States of America | Drama | 501877 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 21 |
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2016 | Spain | Crime | 105226 | 8 | Serie | Returning Series | TV-MA |
| 22 |
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2016 | Hong Kong | Action | 114197 | 7.3 | Movie | Released | |
| 23 |
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2017 | United States of America | Crime | 33029 | 8.3 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 24 |
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2016 | United States of America | Crime | 14503 | 8 | Serie | Canceled | TV-MA |
| 25 |
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2004 | United States of America | Drama | 117537 | 6.6 | Movie | Released | R |
| 26 |
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2016 | United Kingdom | Biography | 79511 | 7 | Movie | Released | |
| 27 |
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2005 | Mexico | Crime | 6768 | 8 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 28 |
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2014 | United States of America | Action | 535391 | 7.3 | Movie | Released | R |
| 29 |
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2015 | France | Drama | 14588 | 8.7 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 30 |
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2016 | Hong Kong | Action | 141325 | 6.5 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 31 |
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2014 | United Kingdom | Crime | 3316 | 7.4 | Serie | Ended | |
| 32 |
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2019 | Belgium | Biography | 50346 | 7.9 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 33 |
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2008 | United Kingdom | Drama | 226495 | 7.3 | Movie | Released | R |
| 34 |
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2007 | Germany | Thriller | 133021 | 7 | Movie | Released | R |
| 35 |
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2016 | United States of America | Action | 106439 | 7.4 | Serie | Canceled | TV-14 |
| 36 |
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2008 | United States of America | Drama | 476768 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | |
| 37 |
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2019 | United Kingdom | Drama | 14683 | 6.4 | Movie | Released |