Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to The Pentagon Papers List
- All the President's Men - Focused on investigative journalism and government corruption, similar themes of uncovering truth.
- Spotlight - Centers on investigative reporting uncovering significant societal issues, akin to The Pentagon Papers.
- The Post - Revolves around the publication of the Pentagon Papers, highlighting press freedom and ethical dilemmas.
- The China Syndrome - Involves whistleblowing about a nuclear power plant, reflecting similar tensions with government and corporate interests.
- Three Days of the Condor - A thriller that dives into conspiracy and government secrets, reminiscent of the themes in The Pentagon Papers.
- Zodiac - Focuses on the obsession of journalists and detectives to uncover the truth about a mystery, similar investigative themes.
- The Insider - Highlights whistleblowing and exposing hidden truths in the tobacco industry, paralleling the themes of corruption.
- Good Night, and Good Luck - Examines media's role in political events and the fight for truth against government opposition.
- Syriana - Addresses the complexities of the oil industry and government entanglements, similar in its critical view of power.
- The Constant Gardener - Explores themes of government malfeasance and corporate greed in the pharmaceutical industry.
- Frost/Nixon - Centers around the power of media and truth, focusing on a pivotal interview post-Watergate.
- The Report - Reveals the investigation into the CIA's use of torture post-9/11, similar investigative themes.
- Spotlight: The Movie - Focuses on uncovering institutional corruption within the church, highlighting journalism's role.
- The Square - A documentary on the Egyptian Revolution that showcases real-time journalism and activism against corruption.
- Citizenfour - Follows Edward Snowden as he exposes the NSA's surveillance programs, emphasizing whistleblowing.
- A Few Good Men - Involves legal and military accountability, touching on themes of truth and justice.
- Military Wives - Explores the lives of military families and the impact of war, dealing with themes of loyalty and truth.
- The Killing Fields - A historical drama concerning the Cambodia genocide, involving journalists and their commitment to uncovering the truth.
- The Fifth Estate - A dramatization of WikiLeaks and the challenges of revealing hidden information about powerful interests.
- Primary Colors - A political satire that deals with the ethics and integrity in politics, reminiscent of the investigation themes.
- The Ides of March - Explores the manipulative nature of politics and media in modern America, paralleling ethical dilemmas.
- Snowden - A biographical thriller about the man who leaked NSA documents, focusing on surveillance and personal conviction.
- The Most Dangerous Man in America: Daniel Ellsberg and the Pentagon Papers - Documentary about Daniel Ellsberg and his decision to expose the Pentagon Papers.
- The Manchurian Candidate - Involves themes of conspiracy and manipulation related to military and governmental power.
- The Fog of War - A documentary exploring the complexities of war through the eyes of a former U.S. Secretary of Defense.
- A Face in the Crowd - Examines the influence of media and public opinion, resonating with themes of truth and propaganda.
- The Killing of America - A documentary focusing on the dark side of American history and its uncovered truths.
- The Trial of the Chicago 7 - Focuses on the wrongful prosecutions during the Vietnam War era, dealing with justice and societal activism.
- The Hunt for Red October - Involves espionage and political intrigue during the Cold War, similar in tone to governmental secrets.
- The Good Fight - Explores legal battles against injustice, reflecting themes of truth, media, and personal ethics.
- The American President - A political drama that touches on leadership, ethics, and personal dilemmas in governance.
- Burn After Reading - A dark comedy involving government secrets and misunderstandings, paralleling the intrigue of The Pentagon Papers.
- The War You Don't See - A documentary that critiques media coverage of war, linking to themes of information control and truth-seeking.
- The Trial of the Chicago 7 - Based on real events, focusing on a group of anti-Vietnam War protesters and their trial.
- W. - A biographical film on George W. Bush, exploring political decisions and their ramifications.
- Head of State - A comedy that explores politics and media in the context of a presidential election.
- Vice - A biopic about Dick Cheney, highlighting themes of political power dynamics and secrecy.
- The Good Wife - Follows a legal drama addressing complex social and political issues, reflecting ethical dilemmas in law and politics.
- The X-Files - Incorporates themes of conspiracy and government secrecy, paralleling investigative narratives.
- Bosch - A detective series that involves uncovering corruption and seeking justice, akin to The Pentagon Papers' investigative angle.
- The Good Place - Deals with ethical questions and morality in a modern setting, examining truth in various situations.
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| # | Name | Year | Country | Genres | IMDb Votes | IMDb Rating | Type | Status | CBFC |
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1976 | United States of America | Drama | 127364 | 7.9 | Movie | Released | |
| 2 |
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2015 | United States of America | Biography | 506139 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | R |
| 3 |
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2017 | United States of America | Biography | 163821 | 7.2 | Movie | Released | |
| 4 |
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1979 | United States of America | Drama | 33359 | 7.4 | Movie | Released | PG |
| 5 |
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1975 | United States of America | Crime | 63535 | 7.4 | Movie | Released | R |
| 6 |
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2007 | United States of America | Crime | 607340 | 7.7 | Movie | Released | R |
| 7 |
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1999 | United States of America | Biography | 181912 | 7.8 | Movie | Released | R |
| 8 |
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2005 | United States of America | Drama | 134919 | 6.9 | Movie | Released | R |
| 9 |
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2005 | China | Drama | 149417 | 7.3 | Movie | Released | R |
| 10 |
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2008 | France | Drama | 112961 | 7.7 | Movie | Released | R |
| 11 |
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2019 | United States of America | Biography | 51930 | 7.2 | Movie | Released | |
| 12 |
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2017 | Denmark | Comedy | 78244 | 7.1 | Movie | Released | R |
| 13 |
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2014 | Germany | Biography | 58316 | 8 | Movie | Released | |
| 14 |
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1992 | United States of America | Drama | 291492 | 7.7 | Movie | Released | R |
| 15 |
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2020 | United Kingdom | Comedy | 6042 | 6.5 | Movie | Released | |
| 16 |
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1984 | United Kingdom | Biography | 60089 | 7.8 | Movie | Released | |
| 17 |
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2013 | India | Biography | 42904 | 6.2 | Movie | Released | |
| 18 |
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1998 | France | Comedy | 30279 | 6.7 | Movie | Released | R |
| 19 |
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2011 | United States of America | Drama | 232023 | 7.1 | Movie | Released | R |
| 20 |
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2016 | Germany | Biography | 164473 | 7.3 | Movie | Released | R |
| 21 |
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2004 | United States of America | Drama | 117537 | 6.6 | Movie | Released | R |
| 22 |
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2003 | United States of America | Documentary | 25203 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 23 |
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1957 | United States of America | Drama | 17392 | 8.2 | Movie | Released | |
| 24 |
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1981 | Japan | Crime | 2411 | 7.6 | Movie | Released | R |
| 25 |
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2020 | United States of America | Drama | 195300 | 7.7 | Movie | Released | R |
| 26 |
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1990 | United States of America | Action | 216978 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 27 |
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2017 | United States of America | Crime | 33029 | 8.3 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 28 |
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1995 | United States of America | Comedy | 61064 | 6.8 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 29 |
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2008 | United States of America | Comedy | 356762 | 7 | Movie | Released | R |
| 30 |
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2010 | United Kingdom | Documentary | 1542 | 8.4 | Movie | Released | |
| 31 |
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2008 | United States of America | Drama | 50260 | 6.3 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 32 |
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2003 | United States of America | Comedy | 21378 | 5.5 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 33 |
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2018 | United States of America | Biography | 164153 | 7.2 | Movie | Released | R |
| 34 |
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2009 | United States of America | Crime | 83797 | 8.4 | Serie | Ended | TV-14 |
| 35 |
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1993 | United States of America | Adventure | 253318 | 8.6 | Serie | Ended | TV-14 |
| 36 |
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2015 | United States of America | Crime | 84883 | 8.5 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 37 |
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2016 | United States of America | Comedy | 193959 | 8.2 | Serie | Ended | TV-14 |