85 Political Thriller & Espionage Films

Rita Vogt, a radical West German terrorist, gives up her revolutionary activities and starts a new life in East Germany, given to her by the secret service under a false identity. She lives in constant fear of exposure, a fear…

In Alfred Hitchcock's classic thriller, "The 39 Steps," Richard Hanney is caught in a dangerous game after finding a dead woman in his bed. He's immediately suspected of being involved in an assassination plot, so he flees the chaos of…

Mr. Freedom, a boisterous superhero clad in football armor, travels to France to stop a Communist invasion originating from Switzerland. This destructive and overly patriotic hero teams up with Marie Madeleine to fight leftist radicals, as well as the villains…

During the 1960s Cold War, British agent Alec Leamas chooses to undertake one last, dangerous mission instead of retiring. As global conflict looms and political power plays intensify, this thrilling story explores themes of loyalty, sacrifice, and determination in a…

A respected nuclear physicist becomes caught in a dangerous situation when the FBI discovers his secret dealings with the Russian government. He's now trying to evade capture while attempting to clear his name after selling top-secret information. The film explores…

Dr. Lauren Slaughter, a researcher at London's Arab-Anglo Institute, is struggling with her career and finances. Seeking control, she begins using the Jasmine Escort Service. During her encounters, she meets Lord Bulbeck, a politician negotiating a peace treaty between Arabs…

A driven graduate student in New York City becomes caught in a dangerous conspiracy involving a secretive organization called The Division. He learns his own brother is secretly a member. As he investigates The Division's hidden activities, he uncovers layers…

In Britain, a Polish sailor deserts his ship, drawing the attention of two intelligence agents. They quickly recruit him for a dangerous mission: to infiltrate a missile facility near East Berlin and obtain photographs of the latest Soviet rockets.

An ex-British intelligence agent becomes involved in a daring plot to end Communism globally. He must use a powerful computer to understand the complex scheme as he deals with shifting alliances and dangerous global politics. But as secrets are revealed…

This film recounts the events following the kidnapping of Aldo Moro, a key figure in Italian politics after World War II. In March 1978, Moro, leader of the Christian Democracy party since the war, is abducted by the far-left Red…

A CIA researcher persuades his superiors to dispatch him to the Eastern Bloc after his wife is killed by enemy agents, seeking revenge. He soon uncovers a complex network of lies surrounding her death.

The film follows the intense period before the CIA becomes involved in a major political change. It portrays the raw emotions and complicated details of those involved in the coup as the story unfolds. More than just a historical account,…

This drama tells the story of New Orleans District Attorney Jim Garrison and his determined effort to find the truth about President John F. Kennedy's assassination. The film unfolds during a time of political tension and national grief, depicting Garrison's…

"Plan Aurora," orchestrated by Kim Philby, is a complex operation that undermines the Fourth Protocol, leading to a dangerous situation. The story follows a veteran Soviet agent living secretly in an English village, who carefully builds a nuclear bomb under…

After witnessing the brutal suppression of a protest in Iran, journalist Ulrike Meinhof leaves her family and marriage to join radical anarchist Andreas Baader. Alongside Baader and his girlfriend Gudrun Ensslin, she becomes involved with the violent Red Faction Army.…

Spain, 1973. As dictator Francisco Franco's health fades, the country faces an uncertain future. Admiral Carrero Blanco is seen as the likely leader to keep the regime in power. But the Basque separatist group ETA aims to stop any continuation…

Copenhagen, 1962. A Soviet official defects, drawing a French intelligence agent into a tense and dangerous spy conflict. The agent's own family becomes unexpectedly central to the unfolding events.

In post-war Vienna, writer Holly Martins travels to find his friend Harry Lime, only to discover Harry is dead. Alone and confused, Holly begins investigating the circumstances of Harry's death, suspecting a mysterious "third man" is involved. His investigation clashes…

A veteran detective investigates the shocking murders of several Supreme Court justices. As the death toll climbs, fear spreads throughout the judicial system, and the detective races to expose the killer's motives. The film examines corruption, power plays, and the…

East Berlin, 1984. A dedicated Stasi officer, Gerd Wiesler, is assigned to monitor a celebrated playwright and his actress partner, Christa-Maria. As Wiesler observes them, he develops unexpected empathy for the couple, leading him to struggle with conflicting loyalties when…

Labor lawyer Robert Clayton Dean finds himself in danger after accidentally obtaining a videotape showing the murder of a prominent congressman. Suddenly accused of the crime, he is relentlessly pursued by the National Security Agency, the organization behind the murder.…

In December 1969, a bombing at a Milan bank kills 17 people, triggering a period of intense political unrest known as the Years of Lead. Italian authorities and the press quickly blame local anarchists for the attack. However, a determined…

FBI surveillance expert Eric O'Neill is thrilled when he's unexpectedly promoted and assigned to work with Robert Hanssen, a highly respected agent with 25 years of service. But O'Neill soon discovers his promotion is a setup – he's meant to…

Soviet spy Ladeynikov discovers that Dr. Hass, a former Nazi war criminal, is working at a pharmaceutical center in a small resort town. Dr. Hass is close to completing the development of RH, a deadly chemical gas he began creating…

In 1983 Buenos Aires, Argentina, history teacher Alicia begins investigating the dark truths of her country's recent military dictatorship. She adopts a young girl named Gaby, unknowingly setting her on an unexpected course. Alicia’s passion for history and desire for…

A highly skilled but deeply paranoid surveillance expert is assigned to monitor an ordinary couple in a quiet neighborhood. As he observes them day and night, he begins to suspect they are about to become victims of a violent crime.…

Colonel Stok, a Soviet intelligence officer guarding the Berlin Wall, claims he wants to defect, but his story is unclear. He requests that British agents facilitate his escape, specifically asking for the help of agent Harry Palmer to smuggle him…

During the turbulent 1960s, two FBI agents investigate the murders of civil rights workers in a deeply segregated Southern town. The younger agent, new to the South, clashes with the community's traditions. His partner, a former local sheriff, must balance…

Police Inspector Renko investigates the discovery of three bodies in Moscow's Gorky Park. He finds his investigation blocked by his superiors and decides to work independently to uncover the truth. His pursuit leads him through political corruption and ultimately reveals…

Lieutenant Tom Farrell has a brief, passionate romance with a woman named Susan Atwell. This sparks a chain of unforeseen events when it's discovered that Farrell's superior, Defense Secretary David Brice, is also involved with Atwell. The situation turns unsettling…

At the 1972 Munich Olympics, eleven Israeli athletes are captured and killed by the Palestinian terrorist organization Black September. In response, the Israeli government assembles a team of Mossad agents to hunt down and eliminate those who carried out the…

In New York City, Skip McCoy is a skilled pickpocket with a quick wit. He accidentally steals the wallet of Candy, a woman unknowingly carrying classified information for the communists, during a crowded marketplace hustle. This seemingly simple theft unexpectedly…

During the Cold War, retired MI6 agent George Smiley is pulled back into service. His mission: to identify a Soviet spy who has infiltrated the highest ranks of British intelligence among his old colleagues.

In 1944, during World War II, a suspenseful story unfolds across the British Isles. Henry Faber, known as the Needle for his skill at avoiding capture, possesses vital information about the upcoming D-Day invasion. Unbeknownst to him, MI5 agents are…

Ezra Lieberman, a dedicated Nazi hunter, discovers a disturbing plot to revive the Third Reich in the modern era. Investigating this bizarre scheme, Lieberman finds himself caught in a dangerous network of lies that endangers him. He forms uneasy alliances…

Ariel, a young French Jew, joins Israel's Mossad, determined to serve his new homeland. He undergoes intense training and becomes a highly skilled agent. His first mission brings him back to Paris: retrieve sensitive information from Remy Prieur, a leading…

A highly skilled British Intelligence operative undertakes a daring mission to infiltrate and dismantle a dangerous enemy organization. He meticulously creates a false criminal identity, allowing himself to be arrested and imprisoned. His goal is to earn the trust of…

This is the story of Bobby Sands, an IRA member who spearheaded the 1981 hunger strike. During The Troubles, Irish Republican prisoners undertook the strike to demand political status.

During the Cold War, a determined war veteran undertakes a dangerous mission to find justice for his son, who died under suspicious circumstances. The young man was working as a Russian translator for British intelligence when he was killed in…

*The Iron Curtain* tells the true story of Igor Gouzenko (Dana Andrews), a Soviet cipher clerk working at the U.S.S.R. Embassy in Ottawa during World War II. After extensive training, he defected in 1945, bringing with him 109 pages of…

In 1972, two journalists begin an investigation that reveals the Watergate scandal amidst a turbulent political climate. They persistently uncover a network of wrongdoing by President Nixon's administration, exposing the truth behind a series of abuses. Their reporting sparks widespread…

A security specialist is assigned to investigate after a breach of information is discovered within the British Intelligence division responsible for Africa.

This drama follows a man who was close to Adolf Hitler. After his death, he leaves a large fortune, intending to make amends for his Nazi ties. His son is tasked with finding this inheritance, leading him on a global…

Charlie Muffin, a leading agent for British Intelligence, has dismantled a significant Soviet spy ring in England. His success, however, makes him a target for the agency's new Director, who wants him removed. A Soviet master spy then suggests he…

During the Cold War, a brilliant American scientist undertakes a dangerous mission to infiltrate East Germany. His goal: to find a formula for a new resin. His fiancée follows him, unaware of his true intentions, and their lives become complicated…

A reclusive, elderly novelist enjoys a peaceful life in the countryside, hidden from public view. His solitude is disrupted by a friendly young man who admires his writing and asks for advice. As they form a bond, both men reveal…

This is a true story about the escalating conflict between the FBI's efforts to identify a Soviet spy within their organization and Robert Hanssen, a high-ranking FBI agent suspected of being that spy.

Former British Secret Service chief Philip Kimberly is betrayed by his country and exiled to Russia. The KGB offers him a chance to return to England, providing advanced plastic surgery to completely alter his appearance and tasking him with retrieving…

A woman's life changes when she meets a man on the run from the law. Drawn to his story, she becomes involved in protecting him from the police and media. As threats increase, she is forced to confront escalating danger…

Actress Coral Browne goes to Moscow where she encounters a mysterious Englishman. It turns out he is the infamous spy, Guy Burgess. Based on a true story, with Coral Browne portraying herself.

Z is a tense political thriller set against a turbulent time in Greek history, revealing the dark side of power and corruption. When tensions escalate between opposing groups, a leading opposition figure dies in what appears to be an accident.…

During World War II, Czech surgeon Dr. Franticek Svoboda makes a dangerous decision to assassinate Reinhard Heydrich, the brutal Reich Protector known as the "Hangman of Europe." The attempt wounds him, forcing him to flee for his life. He finds…

British secret agent Charles Dobbs investigates the supposed suicide of Foreign Office official Samuel Fennan. Dobbs believes Fennan's wife, Elsa – a Holocaust survivor – may hold answers, but superiors want him to abandon the investigation. He enlists retiring Inspector…

Iskyss is a powerful love story drawn from Gunvor Galtung Haavik’s thirty-year double life. During the Cold War, she worked for the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stationed at the Norwegian Embassy in Moscow. As an interpreter and secretary, she…

A tense political thriller unfolds as General Jack D. Ripper launches a devastating nuclear attack on the Soviet Union, threatening global war. In a high-stakes war room, politicians, military leaders, and a Russian diplomat must work against the clock to…

A French diplomat is targeted by a secretive government agency that obsessively investigates his life, searching for vulnerabilities to manipulate him. His personal history is labeled "File No. 51," a chilling symbol of the agency's intrusion into his private life.…

Following the brutal assassination of President Marc Jarry, an elite committee is formed to determine the truth. One investigator on the team, however, refuses to accept the official report and begins a deeper investigation. Suspecting a larger conspiracy, they uncover…

Barley Scott Blair, an editor who loves Russian literature, becomes involved in international espionage while working undercover for British intelligence in Lisbon. His mission: to discover the goals of Dante, a talented but mysterious scientist in Soviet territory as the…

A quiet CIA researcher's life is shattered when he finds his entire team dead. Thrust into a dangerous mystery, he must use his intelligence and quick thinking to survive. As he investigates, he struggles to trust anyone, suspecting hidden motives…

Reporter Mullen uncovers a shocking story that threatens to destabilize his country's government. His investigation begins with the story of a teenage runaway who becomes involved in a dangerous plot connecting a U.S. Air Force base, a KGB agent, and…

This documentary presents a critical view of Henry Kissinger, the former Secretary of State, portraying him as responsible for military cover-ups in Vietnam, Cambodia, and East Timor, and implicated in the 1970 assassination of a Chilean leader. Based on the…

In June 2013, filmmaker Laura Poitras and journalist Glenn Greenwald traveled to Hong Kong to meet Edward Snowden. Poitras documented their meetings with her camera.

This is a true story about a 1990s espionage case widely considered the most damaging in U.S. History.

Just before World War II erupts, a foreign spy, operating under the alias Sorge, arrives in Tokyo, Japan, amidst Japan's expansionist plans in Asia. He meets a sympathetic communist who shares his belief in freedom and the power of the…

Set in post-World War II Berlin, this suspenseful spy thriller follows a determined British woman who gets drawn into the dangerous world of espionage. As she explores the city's divided landscape, she unknowingly becomes involved with a secret organization working…

This intricate thriller follows an ordinary man who becomes involved in the Cold War's most significant information theft, set immediately after the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. Pierre Froment, a French businessman in Moscow, forms an unexpected alliance with Grigoriev, a…

During World War II, a British Ambassador's valet in Ankara lives a double life. While working for his employer, he secretly sells British secrets to the Germans for profit. He also becomes romantically involved with a Polish countess who is…

A determined journalist running an investigative news program is drawn into a world of espionage when the CIA contacts him with urgent concerns. They believe his close friends, gathered for a relaxing weekend in the countryside, are secretly involved in…

This true story follows two friends. One is a disillusioned former military contractor. The other, who used to deal drugs, is now an addiction counselor. As they navigate adulthood and their pasts, they are pulled into a dangerous situation: becoming…

Advertising executive Roger Thornhill's life takes a dangerous turn when he's mistaken for a spy and becomes the target of powerful enemies. He's forced into a desperate chase across the country to prove his identity and stay alive. This suspenseful…

A determined journalist investigates an assassination attempt on a politician, uncovering a complex conspiracy. It reveals a multinational corporation manipulating events that dominate global news. As the reporter exposes a network of power and deception, they face increasing danger. The…

This film explores a speculative story about the JFK assassination, offering a different perspective on the event. It follows a conspiracy involving rogue intelligence agents, right-wing politicians, wealthy businessmen, and assassins who plot and carry out a carefully planned scheme…

When two British intelligence agents are killed by a mysterious neo-Nazi group called Phoenix, the skilled agent Quiller is dispatched to Berlin to find out what happened.

Thirty years after placing her daughter for adoption to join a terrorist group in Germany, Judith is found by her adult daughter, Alice, who tracks her to a vineyard in Alsace. Judith is living there with a new family and…

Edward Wilson, the sole witness to his father's suicide and a member of the Yale Skull and Bones society, is an honest and principled young man who respects honor and secrecy. These qualities lead to his recruitment into the new…

In January 1963, British journalist Leo Cauffield vanishes from his home in Beirut. His wife, Sally, knew he worked with British intelligence but is shocked when the British embassy suggests he may have defected to Communist Russia. As Sally pieces…

Investigative journalist Peter Miller uncovers a complex case of deceit and corruption while investigating the suicide of an elderly Jewish man. His research reveals startling links between a former SS Captain and powerful people in post-war Germany. Miller discovers the…

A British couple's comfortable suburban life is disrupted when a British intelligence agent, Stewart, requests they host a surveillance operation at their home. Stewart informs them that their neighbors are actually undercover Russian KGB spies working for a Soviet espionage…

The film depicts the true story of the 1981 hunger strike at a British prison. IRA prisoners, including Bobby Sands, demanded to be recognized as prisoners of war, not criminals. The story centers on two mothers whose sons are involved…

Passione is a Brazilian television drama that aired on Rede Globo from May 2010 to January 2011, known for its complex story and talented actors. Created by Sílvio de Abreu, this captivating drama features a wide range of interesting characters…

This is the story of the World War II effort to decipher the Enigma machine, the device used by the Germans to encrypt communications with their U-boats.

In Ireland, American lawyer Ingrid Jessner joins forces with activist Paul Sullivan to investigate British government atrocities against Northern Irish civilians during the Troubles. They work tirelessly to uncover the truth, but their efforts are tragically cut short when Sullivan…