Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Backstabbing for Beginners List

  • The Spy Who Came in from the Cold - Both films revolve around espionage and the moral dilemmas faced by spies.
  • Bridge of Spies - Focuses on Cold War tension and the complexities of international negotiations.
  • John le Carré's The Night Manager - Adapted from a le Carré novel, it features deception and intrigue in the world of espionage.
  • Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy - About espionage during the Cold War, filled with twists and covert operations.
  • The Constant Gardener - Combines personal tragedy with political intrigue and corruption.
  • The Good Shepherd - Explores the origins of the CIA and the personal costs of espionage.
  • Body of Lies - A modern tale of espionage featuring deception and moral ambiguity.
  • Rendition - Deals with the ethical implications of the War on Terror and the complexities of intelligence.
  • American Assassin - Focuses on training spies and the complexities of modern-day terrorism.
  • The Man from U.N.C.L.E. - A stylish take on espionage filled with humor and historical context.
  • Spy Game - Involves the recruitment and training of spies with themes of loyalty and betrayal.
  • Burn After Reading - A dark comedy about intelligence and the absurdity of espionage.
  • Body of Lies - Features themes of deception, intrigue, and the consequences of spying.
  • The Bourne Identity - Follows a man with amnesia amidst a world of espionage and hidden agendas.
  • Salt - Involves spies and the questioning of loyalty and identity.
  • Kingsman: The Secret Service - A more action-oriented take on spy training and the covert operations world.
  • Zero Dark Thirty - Explores the intelligence and operations leading to the capture of Osama bin Laden.
  • The Report - A political thriller about the investigation into the CIA's torture practices.
  • Homeland - A series highlighting terrorism, espionage, and psychological elements around intelligence.
  • The Americans - Involves Russian spies living undercover in America during the Cold War.
  • Killing Eve - Spy thriller with twists, focusing on the cat-and-mouse dynamic between an assassin and an intelligence officer.
  • The Spy - A historical drama about a real-life Israeli spy with themes of betrayal and loyalty.
  • The Blacklist - Centers on crime and espionage with a complex protagonist and a web of secrecy.
  • Alias - Involves an undercover agent caught in a world of deception and intrigue.
  • The End of the Tour - Focuses on personal relationships and the complexity of identity.
  • The CIA: A History - A documentary series exploring the history of the CIA and themes of espionage.
  • Covert Affairs - Follows a young CIA trainee navigating the challenges of the espionage world.
  • Patriot - A darkly comedic take on the life of an intelligence officer with personal struggles.
  • The Old Man - A complicated tale of espionage featuring a former operative on the run.
  • The International - A thriller that tackles global corruption and the intricacies of international law enforcement.
  • Enemy of the State - Involves espionage and surveillance with high-stakes tension.
  • The Debt - A psychological thriller about spies and the burdens of past decisions.
  • A Most Wanted Man - Focuses on espionage, intelligence operations, and ethical dilemmas.
  • The Americans - Narrates the life of KGB spies in the Reagan era, exploring trust and deception.
  • Jack Ryan - A political action series involving CIA operations and international intrigue.
  • Nikita - Features a protagonist trained as an assassin in a world filled with betrayal and espionage.
  • Argo - Based on true events during the Iran hostage crisis, focusing on covert operations.

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# Name Year Country Genres IMDb Votes IMDb Rating Type Status CBFC
1 1965 United Kingdom 18989 7.5 Movie Released
2
Bridge of Spies
Bridge of Spies
141 min
2015 India 329932 7.6 Movie Released PG-13
3 2011 France 213896 7 Movie Released R
4 2005 China 149417 7.3 Movie Released R
5 2006 United States of America 109048 6.7 Movie Released R
6
Body of Lies
Body of Lies
128 min
2008 United States of America 241028 7 Movie Released
7
Rendition
Rendition
120 min
2007 United States of America 58448 6.8 Movie Released R
8 2017 Hong Kong 92588 6.2 Movie Released
9 2015 United States of America 337425 7.2 Movie Released PG-13
10
Spy Game
Spy Game
126 min
2001 France 168546 7.1 Movie Released R
11 2008 United States of America 356762 7 Movie Released R
12 2002 United States of America 581870 7.8 Movie Released PG-13
13
Salt
Salt
100 min
2010 United States of America 331965 6.5 Movie Released PG-13
14 2014 United Kingdom 723885 7.7 Movie Released R
15 2012 India 321851 7.4 Movie Released R
16
The Report
The Report
119 min
2019 United States of America 51930 7.2 Movie Released
17
Homeland
Homeland
55 min
SS 8 EP 96
2011 Israel 363147 8.3 Serie Ended TV-MA
18
The Americans
The Americans
48 min
SS 6 EP 75
2013 United States of America 112919 8.4 Serie Ended TV-MA
19
Killing Eve
Killing Eve
43 min
SS 4 EP 32
2018 United States of America 139270 8.1 Serie Ended TV-14
20
The Spy
The Spy
54 min
SS 1 EP 6
2019 Belgium 50346 7.9 Serie Ended TV-MA
21
The Blacklist
The Blacklist
43 min
SS 10 EP 218
2013 United States of America 282373 7.9 Serie Ended TV-14
22
Alias
Alias
60 min
SS 5 EP 105
2001 United States of America 55218 7.6 Serie Ended TV-14
23 2015 United States of America 32784 7.2 Movie Released
24
Covert Affairs
Covert Affairs
42 min
SS 5 EP 75
2010 United States of America 31813 7.3 Serie Ended TV-14
25
Patriot
Patriot
50 min
SS 2 EP 18
2015 United States of America 18511 8.2 Serie Canceled TV-MA
26
The Old Man
The Old Man
51 min
SS 2 EP 15
2022 United States of America 49663 7.6 Serie Returning Series TV-MA
27 2009 Germany 100677 6.5 Movie Released R
28 1998 United Kingdom 261317 7.3 Movie Released R
29
The Debt
The Debt
113 min
2010 United States of America 72161 6.8 Movie Released R
30 2014 United Kingdom 80966 6.7 Movie Released R
31
Nikita
Nikita
42 min
SS 4 EP 73
2010 Canada 54193 7.7 Serie Ended TV-14
32
Argo
Argo
120 min
2012 United Kingdom 642708 7.7 Movie Released
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