Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to The Power of Nightmares List
- The Fog of War - Explores the complexities of war and politics through the lens of a former Secretary of Defense.
- The Act of Killing - A documentary that examines the Indonesian killings of 1965–66, focusing on the perpetrators' perspectives.
- The War on Democracy - Details the political landscape in Latin America and the influence of the U.S. government in it.
- Inside Job - Analyzes the causes of the 2008 financial crisis and the systemic corruption in financial services.
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- Citizenfour - Documents Edward Snowden's revelations about NSA surveillance programs and their implications.
- The War You Don't See - Analyzes the media's role in modern warfare, questioning its objectivity and truthfulness.
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- The Social Dilemma - Explores the impact of social media on society and mental health, highlighting manipulation and control.
- The Secret History of the British Empire - Analyzes Britain's colonial past and its long-term consequences on global politics.
- The Battle of Algiers - A historical film depicting the Algerian struggle against French rule and the complexities of counterinsurgency.
- The Fog Mountain - Explores the consequences of modern warfare on societies, similar to 'The Power of Nightmares'.
- Wormwood - A documentary series investigating a secret CIA project and its impact on a man's life.
- The Trials of Henry Kissinger - Investigates the controversial legacy of Henry Kissinger in American foreign policy.
- The Men Who Stare at Goats - A satirical take on the U.S. military's attempts to use paranormal methods in warfare.
- Food, Inc. - Examines the food industry's impact on health and the environment, linking to consumer manipulation.
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2003 | United States of America | Documentary | 25203 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
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2012 | Denmark | Biography | 41179 | 8.2 | Movie | Released | NR |
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2007 | Australia | History | 2536 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | R |
| 4 |
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2010 | United States of America | Crime | 79617 | 8.2 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 5 |
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2016 | United Kingdom | Documentary | 7487 | 8.2 | Movie | Released | |
| 6 | 2015 | United States of America | News | 9951 | 8 | Movie | Released | ||
| 7 |
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2004 | Qatar | Documentary | 5278 | 7.7 | Movie | Released | |
| 8 |
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2017 | Denmark | Comedy | 78244 | 7.1 | Movie | Released | R |
| 9 |
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1988 | United States of America | Action | 148041 | 7.2 | Movie | Released | R |
| 10 |
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2016 | United States of America | Crime | 37917 | 8.2 | Movie | Released | |
| 11 |
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2002 | Canada | Documentary | 149304 | 8 | Movie | Released | |
| 12 |
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2015 | United States of America | Documentary | 6509 | 7.4 | Movie | Released | |
| 13 | 2005 | Documentary | 165 | 7.1 | Movie | Released | |||
| 14 |
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2001 | Documentary | 268 | 7.8 | Movie | Released | ||
| 15 |
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2006 | United Kingdom | Drama | 11499 | 7.4 | Movie | Released | R |
| 16 |
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2012 | News | 2942 | 7.7 | Movie | Released | ||
| 17 |
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2006 | United States of America | Documentary | 12786 | 7.6 | Movie | Released | |
| 18 |
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2015 | United States of America | News | 7330 | 7.7 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 19 |
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2017 | Mexico | Drama | 101 | 6.7 | Movie | Released | |
| 20 |
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2019 | United States of America | Documentary | 24071 | 7.4 | Movie | Released | |
| 21 |
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2002 | United Kingdom | Documentary | 6439 | 8.8 | Serie | Ended | |
| 22 |
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2016 | United States of America | Documentary | 10512 | 7.7 | Movie | Released | |
| 23 |
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2019 | United States of America | Biography | 25129 | 7 | Movie | Released | |
| 24 |
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2014 | Germany | Biography | 58316 | 8 | Movie | Released | |
| 25 |
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2010 | United Kingdom | Documentary | 1542 | 8.4 | Movie | Released | |
| 26 |
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2003 | Canada | Documentary | 21860 | 8 | Movie | Released | NR |
| 27 |
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2020 | United States of America | Documentary | 90224 | 7.6 | Movie | Released | |
| 28 |
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1966 | Italy | Drama | 66540 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | |
| 29 |
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2017 | United States of America | Biography | 4782 | 7 | Serie | Ended | TV-14 |
| 30 | 2002 | Australia | Documentary | 2097 | 7.6 | Movie | Released | G | |
| 31 |
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2009 | United Kingdom | Comedy | 138400 | 6.2 | Movie | Released | R |
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2008 | United States of America | Documentary | 52387 | 7.8 | Movie | Released | PG |
