Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to 1983 List
- The Americans - Both series explore espionage during the Cold War with a focus on complex characters and moral dilemmas.
- Stranger Things - Shares a nostalgic 1980s setting, government conspiracies, and themes of friendship and adventure.
- The Man in the High Castle - Explores an alternate history with strong themes of resistance and totalitarianism, similar to the paranoid atmosphere in 1983.
- Deutschland 83 - Set during the Cold War, focusing on espionage and the divided Germany, echoing similar themes.
- Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy - A gripping Cold War espionage tale with complex characters and moral ambiguity.
- Bodyguard - Involves political intrigue, loyalty and surveillance, similar to the tense atmosphere of 1983.
- The Spy - A true story about espionage and covert operations during politically charged times.
- Homeland - Features themes of intelligence, counter-terrorism, and personal conflict within a tense political landscape.
- Atomic Blonde - A spy thriller set during the Cold War, with an emphasis on intrigue and betrayal.
- The Coldest City - Similar in tone and aesthetics with a female protagonist in a Cold War setting.
- Red Dawn - Features themes of resistance against invaders, resonating with the political tensions in 1983.
- Bridge of Spies - Based on true Cold War events, dealing with espionage and negotiation during tense times.
- The Lives of Others - Explores surveillance and the effects of the state in East Germany, paralleling the espionage aspect of 1983.
- X-Men: First Class - Set during the Cuban Missile Crisis, blending historical context with personal conflicts in a suspenseful narrative.
- Nikita - Follows a young woman trained as an assassin, incorporating themes of betrayal and political intrigue.
- The Night Manager - Involves secret missions and the world of espionage, echoing the thriller aspects of 1983.
- The Red Line - Explores human stories amidst societal conflicts and political issues, similar to the narrative depth in 1983.
- The Enemy Within - Features a mix of espionage and personal stakes, reminiscent of the intense situations in 1983.
- Mindhunter - Explores psychological depths and government institutions during the late Cold War period.
- Berlin Station - Set in modern-day Berlin, delving into the world of espionage and intelligence operations, echoing themes from 1983.
- Fargo - Merges dark humor and crime, layered with character studies and tense storytelling.
- Breach - Based on the true story of an FBI agent, reflecting themes of loyalty and betrayal.
- The Asset - Follows a spy dealing with moral dilemmas and government corruption, touching similar themes.
- Cloak & Dagger - Focuses on children involved in espionage, reminiscent of the friendships and adventures found in 1983.
- Sicario - Explores themes of surveillance and moral conflict within a tense narrative environment.
- Zero Dark Thirty - Depicts modern espionage and the moral complexities surrounding it, similar in tone to 1983.
- Spycraft - A documentary series that dives into espionage tactics throughout history, echoing the themes of 1983.
- Kingsman: The Secret Service - Features secret organizations and action-packed espionage common in stories like 1983.
- NCIS - Centers around investigations involving national security, echoing the themes of crime and intrigue.
- Wormwood - Investigates CIA conspiracy theories and personal stories related to espionage, paralleling 1983's themes.
- Salt - Follows a CIA officer accused of espionage, dealing with trust and betrayal issues.
- V for Vendetta - Features themes of totalitarianism and rebellion against oppressive regimes, related to 1983's political tones.
- Jack Ryan - Explores the world of CIA operations with modern political themes and espionage.
- Enemy of the State - Involves surveillance and government conspiracies, similar to the tone of 1983.
- The Bureau - Delves into the inner workings of the French intelligence services, echoing espionage themes.
- The Bridge - Tackles crime and political intrigue at the U.S.-Mexico border, resonating with the tension and drama of 1983.
- The Killing - Combines crime drama with character studies and moral complexities in its storytelling.
- Sneaky Pete - Mixes crime with deception, focusing on a con man in a world of secrets and lies.
- Scandal - Involves political drama and intrigue, focusing on personal and government conflicts.
- Top of the Lake - Features strong female leads in intense investigative roles amid dark societal issues.
- True Detective - Explores complex narratives intertwined with crime and moral ambiguity, much like 1983.
- The Fall - Combines crime investigation with psychological depth and character-driven narratives.
- Narcos - Explores the world of drug cartels and law enforcement, filled with moral conflict and power struggles.
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| # | Name | Year | Country | Genres | IMDb Votes | IMDb Rating | Type | Status | CBFC |
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2013 | United States of America | Crime | 112919 | 8.4 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 2 |
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2016 | United States of America | Drama | 1366920 | 8.7 | Serie | Returning Series | TV-14 |
| 3 |
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2015 | United Kingdom | Drama | 112421 | 7.9 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 4 |
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2011 | France | Drama | 213896 | 7 | Movie | Released | R |
| 5 |
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2018 | United Kingdom | Crime | 151381 | 8 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 6 |
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2019 | Belgium | Biography | 50346 | 7.9 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 7 |
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2011 | Israel | Crime | 363147 | 8.3 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 8 |
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2017 | Hungary | Action | 208928 | 6.7 | Movie | Released | R |
| 9 |
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2023 | China | Action | 75 | 6.1 | Movie | Released | |
| 10 |
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2012 | United States of America | Action | 81092 | 5.3 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 11 |
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2015 | India | Drama | 329932 | 7.6 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 12 |
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2006 | France | Drama | 413983 | 8.4 | Movie | Released | R |
| 13 |
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2011 | United States of America | Action | 731926 | 7.7 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 14 |
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2010 | Canada | Action | 54193 | 7.7 | Serie | Ended | TV-14 |
| 15 |
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2016 | Spain | Crime | 105226 | 8 | Serie | Returning Series | TV-MA |
| 16 |
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2019 | Crime | 1136 | 5.9 | Serie | Ended | ||
| 17 |
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2019 | United States of America | Crime | 7086 | 7.1 | Serie | Canceled | TV-14 |
| 18 |
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2017 | United States of America | Crime | 344617 | 8.6 | Serie | Canceled | TV-MA |
| 19 |
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2016 | Germany | Action | 10615 | 7.6 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 20 |
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1996 | United Kingdom | Crime | 733442 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | R |
| 21 |
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2007 | United Kingdom | Drama | 62204 | 7 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 22 |
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1984 | United States of America | Action | 8583 | 6.6 | Movie | Released | PG |
| 23 |
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2015 | Mexico | Action | 484672 | 7.7 | Movie | Released | R |
| 24 |
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2012 | India | Drama | 321851 | 7.4 | Movie | Released | R |
| 25 |
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2021 | United States of America | Documentary | 2531 | 6.7 | Serie | Ended | |
| 26 |
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2014 | United Kingdom | Action | 723885 | 7.7 | Movie | Released | R |
| 27 |
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2003 | United States of America | Action | 165542 | 7.8 | Serie | Returning Series | TV-14 |
| 28 |
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2017 | United States of America | Biography | 4782 | 7 | Serie | Ended | TV-14 |
| 29 |
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2010 | United States of America | Action | 331965 | 6.5 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 30 |
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2006 | Germany | Action | 1188360 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | |
| 31 |
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1998 | United Kingdom | Action | 261317 | 7.3 | Movie | Released | R |
| 32 |
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2015 | France | Drama | 14588 | 8.7 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 33 |
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2011 | Denmark | Crime | 77731 | 8.6 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 34 |
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2011 | United States of America | Crime | 125250 | 8.3 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 35 |
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2015 | United States of America | Comedy | 41187 | 8 | Serie | Canceled | TV-MA |
| 36 |
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2012 | United States of America | Drama | 80291 | 7.7 | Serie | Ended | TV-14 |
| 37 |
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2013 | Australia | Crime | 38036 | 7.4 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 38 |
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2014 | Mexico | Crime | 666957 | 8.9 | Serie | Returning Series | TV-MA |
| 39 |
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2013 | Ireland | Crime | 121468 | 8.1 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
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2015 | United States of America | Biography | 477729 | 8.8 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |