Enemy of the State is the 1998 political action-thriller film in which a Attorney Robert Dean is targeted by a group of corrupt NSA agents when he accidentally receives key evidence in the cover-up of the murder of Congressman Phil Hammersley.
The film stars Will Smith and Gene Hackman with a supporting cast including Jon Voight, Lisa Bonet, Gabriel Byrne, Dan Butler and Jack Black.
Despite clocking in at over two hours, the film never flags and is thrilling and captivating. It’s very well acted and convincing of such a horrible event.
With themes of political corruption, danger and lies, it’s a thrilling watch. If you enjoyed this film, here is a list of ten similar films that we think you should watch next.
10 Movies Similar to Enemy of the State
Inside Man (2006)
This crime thriller is a great watch after Enemy of the Stateas we follow a detective who desperately tries to negotiate with the mastermind behind a bank robbery turned hostage situation.
The situation gets worse and tensions rise throughout the film. This crime thriller is directed by Spike Lee and stars Denzel Washington, Clive Owen and Jodie Foster (and more), all of whom give compelling and impressive performances.
The Negotiator (1998)
For fans of crime thrillers, this film is a must-see. The story follows a prominent police negotiator accused of corruption, and he takes people hostage to buy time while he searches for evidence to clear his name.
In the Line of Fire (1993)
Hollywood legend Clint Eastwood plays a Secret Service agent haunted by his failure to protect JFK. When a psychotic assassin (John Malkovich) begins threatening the current president, he takes it upon himself to stop him. In this mission, To finds justification but puts himself in grave danger.
JFK (1991)
This controversial film from Oliver Stone explores the events leading up to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy and the investigation that followed. Kevin Costner plays New Orleans District Attorney Jim Garrison, who becomes convinced there is a larger conspiracy at work. Determined to reveal the truth, he risks his reputation and his safety.
Spy Game (2001)
Robert Redford and Brad Pitt star in this spy thriller about a retired CIA agent who tries to rescue his protégé from a Chinese prison. As they escape, they discover the true meaning of trust and patriotism.
Conspiracy Theory (1997)
The title couldn’t be clearer. It’s the story of a man who becomes obsessed with conspiracy theories and becomes a target after one of his theories turns out to be true. The tricky part is that he has to figure out what theory it is to save himself.
Eagle Eye (2008)
The film stars Shia LaBeouf, Michelle Monaghan and Billy Bob Thornton and follows Jerry Shaw and Rachel Holloman, who receive a mysterious call from a stranger, and now they must go on the run together. The woman controls their every move, asking them to complete a dangerous mission planned by a terrorist. This raises questions about privacy, security and domestic spying.
Unknown (2011)
Unknown tells the story of an American biologist who attends a conference in Berlin and wakes up from a coma after a car accident to discover that someone has stolen his identity and no one, not even his wife, believes him. Liam Neeson plays the lead role in this crime thriller.
Olympus Has Fallen (2013)
When the President is kidnapped, a former Secret Service agent must use his expertise to save him and the other hostages. This film contains themes surrounding heroticism and terrorism and it’s a thrilling, thrilling watch.
If you are a fan, this film is part of a series that includes movies London has fallen And The angel has fallen.
Oppenheimer (2023)
For powerful political nuances and themes, there are some superbly written and performed scenes in Oppenheimer. The film follows Lt. Gen. Leslie Groves Jr., who appoints physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer to work on the top-secret Manhattan Project.
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The team then spent years developing and designing the atomic bomb. Their work paid off on July 16, 1945, when they witnessed the world’s first nuclear explosion, changing the course of history forever. The film has an exceptional cast and is sure to win many Oscars in 2024, but be warned, its running time is over three hours.
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