Movies and TvShows featuring "corrupt-system" theme.
An undercover agent goes on a dangerous mission to bring down a crime ring. Fueled by a bitter and painful past, he along with his allies faces the grueling task that will challenge his resolve and strength.
In a world where people stop aging at 25 but have only one more year to live, Will Salas finds himself accused of murder and on the run. Along the way, he learns about the time-is-currency system and the social injustice it creates. Determined to fight back, Will embarks on a journey to bring down the corrupt system.
Maze Runner: The Death Cure(2018)
43%TomatometerYoung hero Thomas embarks on a mission to find a cure for a deadly disease known as The Flare. In this third 'Maze Runner' film, Thomas and his friends rescue captured children, face off against WCKD mercenaries, and navigate a post-apocalyptic future filled with mazes, combat, and a race against time. As they search for a cure, they encounter infected Cranks, an evil corporation, and a resistance movement. Along the way, Thomas must confront betrayal, sacrifice, and the loss of loved ones. Ultimately, they find hope and a new home on an island.
Your Honor is a gripping TV show that follows the story of a respected judge whose life takes a dark turn when his son is involved in a hit-and-run accident that leads to a murder investigation. As he tries to protect his son, he finds himself tangled in a web of corruption, organized crime, and deceit. With the legal system against him, he must navigate through dangerous alliances and make unimaginable sacrifices to keep his family safe.
In a dystopian future, the government has instituted an annual event called the Purge, in which all crime, including murder, is legal for 12 hours. A group of rebels, led by a masked man, rebels against the oppressive regime and fights to survive the night against psychopathic killers and the corrupt system.
In the near future, Detroit, Michigan is on the verge of collapse due to financial ruin and unchecked crime. The mega-corporation Omni Consumer Products enters into a contract with the city to run the police force. OCP plans to destroy 'Old Detroit' to replace it with the utopia of 'Delta City'. Recognizing that human law enforcers are insufficient to stop the crime spree, OCP runs several programs to find robotic replacements. One program, the ED-209 enforcement droid, headed by senior president Dick Jones, malfunctions and kills a junior executive during its demonstration. As a result, the OCP Chairman opts for a cyborg program headed by middle-ranking executive Bob Morton, named 'RoboCop'. Veteran police officer Alex Murphy transfers to a new precinct in Old Detroit and is partnered with Anne Lewis. On their first patrol, they chase down a team of criminals led by crime boss Clarence Boddicker to an abandoned steel mill. Lewis is later rendered unconscious by one of the gangs, while the rest of Boddicker's men corner Murphy and murder him. Murphy is pronounced dead at the hospital, but OCP takes his body and uses it to create the first RoboCop. He is able to deal with much of the violent crime in the city all by himself, causing the rest of the police force to become worried they may be replaced. Unbeknownst to his human monitors, RoboCop still retains memories of his life as Murphy, including brief glimpses of his wife and son, and the action of spinning his gun before holstering it, a trick Murphy had done for his son. Lewis recognizes these elements from Murphy's mannerisms, and tries to learn more from RoboCop, but he remains silent on the issues. Because of RoboCop's success, Morton is promoted to become one of OCP's Vice Presidents. Morton's success and arrogance leads Jones to have Boddicker, secretly in his employ, kill the young executive. Meanwhile, an armed gas station holdup by one of Boddicker's men allows RoboCop to track down Boddicker to a cocaine bunker. RoboCop bursts into the facility and Boddicker reveals his alliance with Dick Jones. Boddicker is arrested and RoboCop visits Jones at his offices at OCP, intending to arrest him as well. During the confrontation, RoboCop's previously unknown fourth directive, preventing him from arresting or harming any senior executive of OCP, activates, incapacitating him. Jones sends an ED-209 against RoboCop. The ED-209 proves incapable of descending a stairway, enabling RoboCop to escape. When RoboCop enters the parking complex of the building, a police SWAT team led by Lt. Hedgecock is waiting for him with orders to destroy him. The hail of bullets severely damages RoboCop's armor, but he is saved by Lewis, his former partner. Meanwhile, the police launch their long-threatened strike, sending the city into chaos. Jones arranges for Boddicker and his men to be released from prison and provides them with weaponry capable of puncturing RoboCop's heavy armor. Using a tracking device which is also provided by Jones, Boddicker's team converges on the steel mill where RoboCop was recovering from his injuries. RoboCop and Lewis defend themselves and kill the entire gang. Lewis is wounded but survives. RoboCop returns to OCP headquarters and presents evidence of Jones's role in Morton's death to the OCP chairman. Jones quickly grabs a gun and takes the chairman hostage. The chairman, after being told about the Fourth Directive by RoboCop, fires Jones, allowing RoboCop to shoot him. Jones then crashes through the window and falls to his death. The chairman commends RoboCop for his skill and asks for his name, to which he replies, 'Murphy'.
In a future dystopian society, a political demonstration turns into a fight for survival as citizens must confront white supremacy, abuse of power, and social injustice during an annual event known as The Purge. With the help of a resistance movement, a group of African-Americans in New York City and New Jersey must navigate through a night of terror, violence, and psychological thrills to expose the corrupt system and fight against the oppressive regime.
Set in the near future, the country of South Korea has gone bankrupt. In the fictional city of Mooyoung, irregularities and corruption has now become rampant. By chance, Kim Heug-Cheol receives superhuman strength and he fights against the corruption plaguing the city of Mooyoung.
Black Scorpion is a female superhero who fights crime and corruption in a surreal version of Los Angeles. Armed with gadgets and martial arts skills, she takes on supervillains and femme fatales, all while dealing with dumb police and political corruption. With her secret identity and supercar, she becomes a symbol of justice in a corrupt system.
The Case Against Adnan Syed is a TV show that investigates the murder of Hae Min Lee and the conviction of her ex-boyfriend, Adnan Syed. The series delves into various aspects of the case, including police corruption, the criminal justice system, and the impact of media on a high-profile court case.
A famous drug kingpin escapes from prison. The mexican president wants him back in jail whereas the U.S. government wants him dead.
Leviathan is a movie set in a small fishing village in Russia. The plot revolves around a car mechanic who stands up against political corruption and an evil politician. The story explores themes of government corruption, legal battles, and the influence of the Orthodox Church. The mechanic's life takes a downward spiral as he battles against a corrupt system and faces personal tragedies like alcoholism and an unhappy marriage.
Fahrenheit 11/9 is a documentary that delves into the events surrounding the 2016 US election and the rise of right-wing ideology in America. It explores subjects such as school shootings, the Flint water crisis, billionaire influence, and the divisive politics of the Republican party. Directed by Michael Moore, the film exposes the incompetence and corruption within the American political system, as well as the xenophobia and racism that fueled the election. It examines issues like corporate takeover, television propaganda, and the impact of foreign influence. Through archive footage and interviews, Fahrenheit 11/9 paints a compelling portrait of a country divided.
The Harder They Fall is a 1956 movie about a former sports writer who gets involved in the corrupt world of boxing. He becomes the publicist for an Argentine heavyweight who is being manipulated by a fight fixer. As he becomes more entangled in the boxing world, he must navigate through bribery, job offers, and threats to protect his fighter and his own integrity.
Zeitgeist: Addendum is a documentary that presents a critical view of the global financial system, exposing corruption, exploitation, and the negative consequences of corporate power and greed. It delves into topics such as economic theories, the banking system, modern-day slavery, and the impact of globalization. The film also explores the interconnectedness of various issues such as environmental exploitation, government corruption, and human suffering.
The Fool tells the story of a plumber who discovers a crack in the foundation of an apartment building in Russia. As he tries to convince the authorities to evacuate the building and save the residents, he faces corruption, a domineering wife, and a lack of money. Can he prevent a tragedy from unfolding?
In Bedlam, a mentally ill woman finds herself in jeopardy as she tries to navigate through a corrupt system. With the help of a kind-hearted African-American, they uncover the dark secrets of the asylum and fight for their freedom.
Nayakan (1987) is a gripping crime drama that follows the life of Velu, a young man who becomes a feared mafia boss after witnessing the brutal murder of his father. Fueled by revenge and a desire for power, Velu navigates through the dangerous world of organized crime, facing challenges such as police corruption and rival gang wars. The movie explores themes of family relationships, moral ambiguity, and the consequences of a life filled with violence and power.
The Caviar Connection is a gripping documentary thriller that delves into the depths of corruption and political intrigue in Azerbaijan. The film exposes the despotic rule and pervasive political corruption that plagues this former Soviet republic. With a focus on the country's lucrative caviar industry and the role it plays in maintaining the corrupt system, the movie uncovers the dark underbelly of power and greed. Through the lens of journalism and diplomacy, the film uncovers the complex web of relationships and the dangerous truth behind the facade of public relations.
In Twist Again in Moscow, a dissident rock singer flees the country to avoid the corrupt system. With the help of a KGB agent, he tries to escape to Kyiv, Ukraine. Along the way, he encounters various challenges and humorous situations, including a horse-drawn sleigh chase on Christmas Eve. The movie explores themes of communism vs capitalism and the struggle for freedom in the Soviet Union.