Even before the 9/11 tragedy, Americans were obsessed with fighting terrorists. Users on online forums are searching for movies about terrorism, including funny movies, sad movies, and action-packed movies. Movie lovers return suggestions.
1. Arlington Road (1999)
After his wife is killed in an attack by an extremist group, a man becomes obsessed with trying to find out everything he can about the extremist group. Soon, he begins to believe his neighbor is involved in a terrorist conspiracy. Is the man right about his neighbor’s relationship with extremist groups, or has he gone mad with grief?
2. Richard Jewell (2019)
During the Atlanta Olympics, a security guard finds a backpack hidden under a bench in Centennial Park and suspects it is an explosive device. After he helped evacuate the area and got everyone to safety, I was appalled to find out that the FBI had put him at the top of their list of suspects.
3. Siege (1998)
siege The film follows a counterterrorism expert and a CIA agent determined to uncover the culprits behind a series of terrifying terrorist attacks in New York City. As the two investigate, a sadistic general declares martial law in the city and begins racial profiling of Arab-Americans.
Anti-terrorism experts and CIA agents are doing everything in their power to stop the general’s racist campaign.
4. True Lies (1994)
Everyone, including his family, believes this man is a salesman, but he’s an undercover agent on a mission to stop terrorists using nuclear weapons. His wife is lonely and doesn’t understand why her husband has to work so long hours.
When a terrorist kidnaps him and his wife, a spy must stop the terrorist and win back his wife’s affections.
5. Zero Dark Thirty (2012)
Based on the true story of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, zero dark thirty Documents the journey of an agent who tracks down and kills Osama bin Laden. But is torture, violence, and US military resources all worth pursuing al-Qaeda leaders?
6. Kingdom (2007)
kingdom The film tells the story of a federal agent’s adventures to take down a terrorist organization in Saudi Arabia. Agents lead teams of experts on missions and work with unlikely partners to end the terrorist threat.
7. Body of Lies (2008)
A confident FBI agent hatches a plan to apprehend one of history’s most prolific terrorists. To get him out of hiding, the agents concoct a plan to create a fake terrorist group. However, the Agent has another powerful enemy who would kill him without hesitation should he discover the Agent’s plans.
8. Speed (1994)
This action-packed thriller takes place on a bus that can’t be driven faster than 80 mph. Otherwise the bomb will explode and all passengers will be killed. A Los Angeles police officer and a fearless woman work together to keep the bus moving. Will they be able to defuse the bomb and get the innocent passengers home safely?
9. United 93 (2006)
United 93 The film reflects the harrowing true story of the passengers who boarded United Airlines Flight 93 on September 11, 2001. The crew realizes that terrorists have hijacked the plane and works with the passengers to prevent mass destruction. Their courageous actions cost them their lives.
10. Paradise Now (2005)
Their plans go awry and they are forced to turn back when a terrorist group recruits two friends, attach bombs to their bodies, and force them to sacrifice their lives for the group’s ideology. A brawl separates the two, but when they reunite, one tries to convince the other that he should quit his violent job.
11. Stronger (2017)
Based on a true story, stronger The film tells the story of a young man who tragically lost his leg in the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing. He wakes up in the hospital and looks down to find that his leg is missing.
Enlisting the help of his beloved family and friends, the man helps the police identify one of the bombers and bring the case to light.
12. Good Morning, Good Night (2003)
When a terrorist group kidnaps an Italian politician, the government refuses to negotiate with the terrorist group and decides to kill the politician. However, one of the members of the group begins to worry about the morality of their actions. Will she be able to stop the group before it’s too late?
13. Black Sunday (1977)
Things get worse when a Vietnam veteran suffering from mental illness after the war joins forces with terrorists. Together, they plan to have veterans fly blimps directly into the stands at the upcoming Super Bowl. Can investigators stop this diabolical plan before the terrorists take action?
14. La Chinoise (1967)
La Chinoise is a dark French comedy about a group of disillusioned students who take action against the government against terrorism. But their world changes when they attempt to assassinate a Russian official visiting Paris.
15. Swordfish (2001)
This twisted film follows a talented spy hired by the CIA for an important covert mission. A spy must convince a dangerous hacker to help him steal billions of dollars from the government. swordfish is full of developments that make the audience gasp and fall out of their seats.
16. Four Lions (2010)
Four clumsy British men plan to bomb the London Marathon, but their incompetence derails the plan. Each of the men gets more and more stupid as they prepare for their mission. But do they understand the serious nature of their crimes and the consequences of their actions?
17. Battle of Algiers (1966)
Battle of Algiers It is a movie that makes viewers wonder who the real terrorists are. It depicts the efforts of the French to suppress what they see as a terrorist uprising in Algeria, a revolution against French colonialism. This movie does a good job of showing each side of the story.
18. Nighthawks (1981)
After successfully completing a terrorist mission in London, the terrorist travels to New York to instigate further violence. But a New York City cop trying to protect his city will do everything in his power to stop the terrorists from succeeding.
19. Blown Away (1994)
overwhelmed It’s about a man’s terrorist plan for revenge against the leader of a Boston bomb squad. As terrorists kill members of the squad, the soon-to-be-retired Bomb Squad leader uncovers the evil behind a brutal murder. And it’s much worse than he expected.
20. The Crying Game (1992)
When the Irish Republican Army (IRA) captured a charismatic British soldier, one IRA officer became attached to the British. While other IRA members warn against British soldiers, the officer must contend with morality and curiosity. But will his interest in this soldier threaten the IRA’s plans?
21. Munich (2005)
Munich is a revenge story that makes viewers think deeply about their ethics. The film follows an Israeli agent on a mission to avenge the murder of 11 Israeli athletes at the 1972 Olympics. As the agent eliminates more and more targets, it begins to question whether what it is doing is right.
22. 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi (2016)
When terrorists mount a violent attack on the U.S. Consulate General in Benghazi, the Annex security team must eliminate the assailants to prevent further American deaths. They have plans to save those they have a duty to protect, and the clock is ticking.
23. Utoya: July 22nd (2018)
Based on a true story, Utoya: July 22nd Tells the harrowing story of a massacre at Utoya political summer camp in Norway. The story focuses on the victim’s perspective on the violence and horror they witnessed on that dreadful day.
24. Patriot Day (2016)
After the April 15, 2013 Boston bombings, police were determined to track down the perpetrators as soon as possible. Viewers watch as police interrogate witnesses and victims to construct stories that lead directly to the perpetrators.
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