Movies and TvShows featuring "political-prisoner" theme.

When neighboring country Veragua suddenly attacks Curaçao and Aruba, the Dutch government is taken completely by surprise. The conflict escalates rapidly. Three young Navy recruits must figure out what is the right thing to do.

The origin story of the iconic Captain Nemo: an Indian Prince robbed of his birthright and family, a prisoner of the East India Mercantile Company and a man bent on revenge against the forces that have taken everything from him.

Former NYPD officer John McClane must save Dulles International Airport from a group of rogue military operatives who have taken control. With his wife trapped on a plane running out of fuel, McClane allies himself with a janitor to gain access to the airport and fight the terrorists. With explosions, shootouts, and heroic acts, McClane ultimately saves the day and reunites with his wife.

John McClane travels to Russia to help out his seemingly wayward son, Jack, only to discover that Jack is a CIA operative working undercover, causing the father and son to team up against underworld forces. In Moscow, Russia, Viktor Chagarin, a high-ranking but corrupt Russian official, plans on incriminating political prisoner, former billionaire and government whistle-blower Yuri Komarov without a fair trial when Komarov refuses to hand over a secret file believed to have convicting evidence against Chagarin. John McClane, who has not been in touch with his son for years, learns of Jack's situation and travels to Russia to help. When McClane arrives and approaches the courthouse that holds Jack and Komarov on trial, an explosion orchestrated by Chagarin and his henchmen occurs in the courthouse, and Jack breaks free with Komarov. McClane, Jack, and Komarov escape, but Jack and Komarov were supposed to be extracted by the CIA. They are directed to a safe house when Jack misses the extraction window. Hiding in a safe house, McClane finds out that Jack has been a CIA officer in an undercover operation for the past three years. Collins, Jack's partner, demands the location of the secret file from Komarov so that the CIA can bring Chagarin down. Komarov agrees to handover the file to Collins in exchange for safe passage from Russia for him and his daughter. Collins is soon shot by Chagarin's men and dies, as McClane, Jack, and Komarov survive the subsequent heavy gunfire and escape again. The trio then makes their way to a hotel in the city to find the key to a vault containing the file. The plan takes a twist when they meet Komarov's daughter, Irina, who turns out to be working with Chagarin. Jack and McClane manage to escape from Irina and her henchmen, and they discover that the file never existed. Instead, the vault contains a large amount of weapons-grade uranium. Komarov kills one of his henchmen and calls Chagarin to tell him that he and Irina manipulated the entire sequence of events to obtain the uranium and get revenge on Chagarin. McClane and Jack capture Komarov and go after Irina, who is escaping on a helicopter. McClane is able to bring down the helicopter and save Jack before it crashes. They finally defeat Irina and return to New York, reuniting with McClane's oldest child and Jack's sister, Lucy.

In the 1960s during the Cold War, a British businessman named Greville Wynne is recruited by MI6 to act as a courier between the British and the Soviets. As tensions rise and the Cuban Missile Crisis looms, Wynne finds himself caught in a dangerous game of espionage and betrayal.

Air Force One is hijacked by communist radicals, leaving the President to fight for the safety of his family and the other hostages on board.

Bernardo Bertolucci's Oscar-winning dramatisation of the life story of China's last emperor, Pu Yi. The film follows Pu Yi's journey from being the emperor of China at a young age to his eventual downfall and capture as a war criminal. It explores his relationships, his struggles with identity and power, and the changing political landscape of China. This epic and visually stunning film offers a poignant portrayal of one man's life and the historical events that shaped it.

In Mexico during the revolution, a dynamite expert and an Irish republican revolutionary form an unlikely alliance to rob a bank, derail a train, and join the battle against the regime.

Escape from Pretoria is a gripping biographical film based on the true story of Tim Jenkin and Stephen Lee, two anti-apartheid activists who devise an ingenious plan to escape from Pretoria Central Prison in 1979. Facing political persecution and imprisonment, they use their ingenuity and resourcefulness to outsmart the prison guards and embark on a dangerous journey to freedom. The film explores themes of racism, political activism, and the fight for equal rights.

In the mountain village of Provence in 1851, a young woman named Violette returns home after her husband goes missing. As a political prisoner, she is forced into isolation and begins farming in order to survive. Inspired by a true story, 'The Sower' explores themes of literacy, motherhood, and political repression.

Based on the novel 'The Honorary Consul' by Graham Greene, this movie tells the story of a British consul in Argentina who is kidnapped by a group of revolutionaries. The consul's wife gets involved in a love affair with one of the kidnappers, leading to a series of complicated relationships and betrayals. As the hostage situation unfolds, secrets are revealed and loyalties are tested.

A biographical drama about Nelson Mandela's journey from a young lawyer to becoming the first black president of South Africa, fighting against apartheid and political repression.

A Twelve-Year Night tells the true story of three political prisoners who were held captive for twelve years in Uruguay during the military dictatorship. The film explores their resilience, courage, and hope as they endure brutal conditions and fight for their freedom.

In 1973, during the military dictatorship of Augusto Pinochet, a German flight attendant named Lena and her activist boyfriend Daniel get caught in the political unrest in Chile. Daniel is kidnapped and taken to a secret prison called Colonia Dignidad, run by a religious cult that supports the military regime. In order to find and save Daniel, Lena decides to join the cult and infiltrate Colonia Dignidad. She faces the horrors of torture, abuse, and forced labor as she tries to escape and reunite with Daniel.

When Father Was Away on Business is a movie that takes place in 1950s Yugoslavia, during the communist regime. The story revolves around a family dealing with political turmoil, loss of loved ones, and difficult childhood experiences. It explores themes such as anti-communism, false accusations, and the impact of politics on family dynamics.

Army of Shadows follows the story of a group of French Resistance fighters as they navigate the challenges and dangers of living and fighting under German occupation. The film explores their struggles, sacrifices, and acts of heroism, highlighting the human will to resist and survive in the face of oppression.

In Rome, a special forces soldier must race against time to stop a terrorist threat and prevent a major catastrophe. With the city on lockdown, he must navigate through empty streets and underground operations to uncover the truth and save lives.

In Nazi-occupied Hungary during World War II, a group of prisoners, including a former footballer, are forced to play a football match against their captors in a death camp.

Giordano Bruno tells the gripping story of a 16th-century philosopher who was burned alive for his controversial beliefs. Set in Venice, Italy, in the late 1500s, the movie explores Bruno's trial, his clash with the Inquisition, and his unwavering devotion to free thought. It delves into themes of religious faith, political power, and the struggle for intellectual freedom.

Four Days in September tells the story of a group of Brazilian political prisoners who kidnap the American ambassador in an attempt to free their comrades and fight against the oppressive military dictatorship. As tensions rise and time runs out, the characters face difficult choices and struggle with the consequences of their actions.