Movies and TvShows featuring "political-assassination" theme.
An unrivalled and highly elusive lone assassin, the Jackal, makes his living carrying out hits for the highest fee. But following his latest kill, he meets his match in a tenacious British intelligence officer who starts to track down the Jackal in a thrilling cat-and-mouse chase across Europe, leaving destruction in its wake.
Ex-special forces operative Mason Pettits reluctantly provides security for journalist Claire Wellington as she interviews dictator Juan Venegas. During the interview, a military coup erupts, forcing them to flee into the jungle.
Twins Simon and Jeanne travel to the Middle East following their mother's death to uncover their family's past. Through a series of flashbacks, the movie tells the story of their mother Nawal, who was impregnated by a refugee and faced numerous challenges during the Lebanese Civil War. Nawal joins a radical organization, becomes a prisoner, and gives birth to twins. Upon her death, Nawal's will requests that her children find their father and lost brother. Simon initially refuses, but Jeanne continues the search and eventually uncovers the truth.
Spin is a political thriller TV show that follows the story of a spin doctor who becomes embroiled in a presidential campaign. The show explores themes of political manipulation, abuse of power, and political scandals within the context of French politics.
A man is picked up by a fishing boat, bullet-riddled and suffering from amnesia. He must elude assassins and regain his memory while uncovering his dark past.
Tyrant (2014) is a TV show that follows the story of a powerful dictator's son who returns to his war-torn country to assume his role as the new ruler. As he tries to navigate his way through the political landscape and deal with family dynamics, he also witnesses the political unrest and corruption in his nation. With a touch of gay-interest and a doctor's perspective, the series explores themes of politics, violence, and wealth-disparity in the Middle East.
In London for the Prime Minister's funeral, Mike Banning is caught up in a plot to assassinate all the attending world leaders. With the help of his team, Banning fights to save the President and stop the terrorists from succeeding in their mission. As they navigate through a city under attack, they must uncover the truth behind the plot and bring the culprits to justice before it's too late. With high-stakes action and intense suspense, London Has Fallen keeps viewers on the edge of their seats.
New Orleans District Attorney Jim Garrison discovers there's more to the Kennedy assassination than the official story. Garrison and his team investigate potential links to the assassination in New Orleans. Three years later, the investigation is reopened after Garrison notices inaccuracies in the Warren Commission Report. Garrison interrogates witnesses and uncovers evidence of a conspiracy involving the CIA, military-industrial complex, Cuban exiles, and the Mafia. Despite facing opposition and attacks on his character, Garrison presents evidence of multiple assassins during Clay Shaw's trial.
In 'Hunt (2022)', the International and Domestic Units of the Korean Spy Agency must work together to expose Donglim, a deeply embedded North Korean spy within their organization.
Travis Block, a former FBI agent turned fixer, discovers a plot to kill innocent civilians and is targeted by the FBI director he once protected. With the help of a journalist, Block uncovers the truth about the secret program and brings the corrupt director to justice.
In the Nick of Time is a gripping political thriller set in Athens, Greece. When a prime minister is assassinated, an amateur detective finds himself caught in a web of conspiracy and cover-up. As he investigates the crime, he uncovers shocking secrets and realizes that nothing is what it seems. With the help of a guardian angel and a surprising turn of events, he must navigate a dangerous path to uncover the truth and bring the culprits to justice.
In the wake of a terrorist attack on the White House, Secret Service agent Mike Banning must navigate the chaos to rescue the President and redeem himself for his failure to protect the President's wife in a previous incident.
A conspiracy thriller about one of the best known but least understood crimes in history. This is the astonishing story of the hunt for John Wilkes Booth in the aftermath of Abraham Lincoln's assassination—as the fate of the country hangs in the balance.
In the TV show Furia (2021), an undercover agent infiltrates a dangerous terrorist organization that is involved in election meddling. As he dives deeper into the investigation, he uncovers a web of intrigue, political assassinations, false-flag operations, and the involvement of the Russian mafia. The agent must navigate the world of cryptocurrency and uncover a mole within his own organization to stop the far-right and Islamic terrorists.
In the kingdom of Goguryeo, a prince seeks revenge against those who cursed him and his family. Along his journey, he discovers his true destiny as he navigates through political schemes, epic battles, and tragic events.
Antonio Banderas returns as El Mariachi, (`El' for short), in the final chapter of the Mariachi/Desperado trilogy. The story picks up years after El is presumed dead. CIA Agent Sands played by Johnny Depp tracks El down and offers him a job to kill General Marquez (Gerardo Vigil), the man who killed El's wife and child. El takes the job for personal revenge and honor, and not for the money. General Marquez is working for Barrillo (Willem Dafoe), the drug cartel kingpin who has plans to assassinate the president of Mexico and assume power. Sands also recruits a retired FBI agent Jorge, played by Ruben Blades, who has an old score to settle with Barrillo. Jorge's partner was tortured for two weeks and killed by Barrillo years earlier.
CIA analyst Jack Ryan finds himself targeted by a renegade IRA faction after he interferes with their assassination plans. With his family in danger, Ryan must return to work for the CIA to protect them and stop the terrorists.
A woman with a fear of flying is kidnapped by a stranger on a routine flight. Threatened by the potential murder of her father, she is pulled into a plot to assist her captor in a political assassination. As she tries to find a way to keep both her father and the intended target safe, she must outsmart her captor and use her resources to ultimately save the day.
When a nuclear warhead is stolen by a group of terrorists, a government agent and a nuclear scientist team up to track down the stolen weapon and prevent a catastrophic attack. As they race against time, they uncover a conspiracy that reaches the highest levels of power.
Jackie is a biographical drama that follows Jacqueline Kennedy during the immediate aftermath of her husband's assassination. The movie explores her grief, her role as First Lady, and her efforts to preserve her husband's legacy.