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Dune: Part Three (2026)
Genre: Action, Drama, Sci-Fi
Country: USA
Story:
The third and final installment in Villeneuve's Dune trilogy. Based on Frank Herbert's novel Dune Messiah.
Style:
epic, philosophical, political thriller, dystopian
Plot:
political intrigue, power struggle, betrayal, conspiracy, a vision, adaptation, moral ambiguity, tragedy, rebellion, sacrifice, desperation, ambition, guilt, space opera, loneliness, ecology, ritual, assassination, dystopia, slow burn, desert, dune, ceremony
Time:
future
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The list contains related movies ordered by similarity. Recommendation engine sorted out tense, suspenseful, intense and suspense films with plots about betrayal, power struggle, moral ambiguity, conspiracy, political intrigue, dystopia and survival mostly in Drama, Action and Sci-Fi genres. Some movies like Dune: Part Three: Star Trek: Section 31 (2025), Warlord (2025), Sol Invictus (2021), Dirty Hands (1989), Dune: Prophecy (2024). The matching attributes are highlighted in bold.
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi
Country: USA, Canada, United Arab Emirates, Hungary, Italy, New Zealand, Jordan
Duration: 166 min.
Story:
Follow the mythic journey of Paul Atreides as he unites with Chani and the Fremen while on a warpath of revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family. Facing a choice between the love of his life and the fate of the known universe, Paul ...
Style:
epic, captivating, psychological, suspenseful, action adventure ...
Audience:
adult
Plot:
space opera, desert, desert planet, dune, fictional war, creature, sandstorm, monster, alien, star wars, messiah, exploration ...
Time:
distant future, future
Place:
space western
Similarity:
95%
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi
Country: USA, Canada
Duration: 155 min.
Story:
A mythic and emotionally charged hero’s journey, “Dune” tells the story of Paul Atreides, a brilliant and gifted young man born into a great destiny beyond his understanding, must travel to the most dangerous planet in the universe to ensure ...
Style:
cerebral, visually stunning, suspense, captivating, philosophical ...
Audience:
chick flick, adult
Plot:
desert, space opera, alien planet, politics, prophecy, messiah, premonition, outer space, survival, mind control, epic battle, desert planet ...
Time:
future, distant future, 2020s
Place:
space western
Similarity:
92%
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi
Country: USA
Duration: 95 min.
Story:
Emperor Philippa Georgiou joins a secret division of Starfleet tasked with protecting the United Federation of Planets and faces the sins of her past.
Style:
political thriller, suspense, dark, tense
Plot:
space, space opera, moral ambiguity, secret organization, spy thriller, conspiracy, espionage, dark past, intrigue, anti hero, political intrigue, betrayal ...
Time:
future
Similarity:
56%
Genre: Action
Country: USA
Duration: 101 min.
Story:
Revolt is on the horizon in the ancient city of Lloris, ruled with an iron fist by the merciless Sheriff and The Brute. Believing their mystical powers could help free the oppressed citizens from tyranny, a young human seeks out the aid of the ...
Style:
epic, dark fantasy, suspenseful, grim, tense ...
Plot:
rebellion, warlord, elf, betrayal of trust, political intrigue, medieval, oppression, tyranny, power struggle, moral ambiguity, betrayal, resistance movement ...
Similarity:
42%
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Genre: Action, Drama, Sci-Fi
Country: USA
Duration: 83 min.
Story:
Far into the future a group of young adults are stranded on a hostile alien planet with no hope of getting home.
Style:
tense, suspenseful, captivating, serious, disturbing ...
Plot:
stranded, alien planet, young adult, survival, survival horror, space, young woman, young man, planet, struggle for survival, fight, desperation ...
Time:
future, distant future, 2010s
Similarity:
41%
Genre: Drama
Country: Finland
Duration: 68 min.
Story:
A political drama set in the fictional country of Illyria between 1943 and 1945, the story is about the assassination of a leading politician. The country, an ally of Nazi Germany, is on the verge of being annexed to the Eastern Bloc. ...
Style:
intellectual, bleak, philosophical, suspenseful, tense ...
Audience:
adult
Plot:
assassination, political intrigue, moral ambiguity, ethical dilemma, power struggle, ambition, conspiracy, betrayal, character study, manipulation, adaptation, propaganda ...
Time:
1940s
Similarity:
40%
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi
Country: USA
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Story:
Ten thousand years before the ascension of Paul Atreides, sisters Valya and Tula Harkonnen establish the fabled sect and female order that would become known as the Bene Gesserit to control the future of humankind.
Style:
epic, dramatic, tense, philosophical, psychotronic ...
Plot:
sisterhood, dune, prophecy, secret society, political intrigue, destiny, power struggle, space opera, foreshadowing, sisters, palace intrigue, betrayal ...
Time:
future
Similarity:
40%
Genre: Action, Drama, Sci-Fi
Country: USA, Czech Republic, France, Italy, Brazil, Germany, Poland, UK, Argentina, Spain
Duration: 116 min.
Story:
A global conspiracy is underway guided by The New World Order. They have strategically placed its members all over the globe in key positions of power. The time spoken in prophesy known as the end of days is quickly approaching. A secret religious ...
Style:
dark, suspense, grim, gothic, intense ...
Plot:
conspiracy, end of the world, secret society, apocalypse, new world order, prophecy, betrayal, assassin, knight, sacrifice, corruption, redemption ...
Similarity:
36%
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Genre: Action, Drama
Country: Japan
Duration: 148 min.
Story:
This is a film about a real person. Sanada Yukimura fought a war against Tokugawa Ieyeasu. In the beginning the film shows Yukimura fighting to defend the Osaka Castle. He used very unconventional methods, wich were not approved by the other ...
Style:
suspenseful, tense, epic, grim, dark ...
Audience:
adult
Plot:
ninja, revenge, political intrigue, feudal japan, betrayal, conspiracy, power struggle, historical figure, loyalty, swordplay, biopic, bravery ...
Time:
17th century
Similarity:
35%
Genre: Action, Crime, Drama
Country: USA
Story:
"Now is the winter of our discontent..." With these timeless words, Duke Richard - lounging on his sun deck - sets his murderous plans in motion. His goal: to eliminate the hated rival Lancaster dynasty, and reign as undisputed king. ...
Style:
crime drama, tense, neo noir, psychological, stylized ...
Plot:
shakespeare, murder, tragedy, royalty, political intrigue, adaptation, conspiracy, violence, manipulation, power struggle, corruption, ambition ...
Place:
los angeles
Similarity:
35%
Genre: Action, Sci-Fi
Country: USA
Duration: 92 min.
Story:
The crew of the first manned mission to Mars crash land on the surface in search of a clean everlasting power source they believe to be hidden somewhere beneath the ground. However, the crew find themselves in the middle of a civil war between the ...
Style:
suspenseful, exciting, serious, tense, atmospheric ...
Audience:
adult
Plot:
mars, heroic mission, outer space, heroes, escapades, danger, rivalry, chaos, alien encounter, space travel, martian, space exploration ...
Time:
future
Similarity:
33%
117
Genre: Action, Drama
Country: USA, South Africa
Duration: 95 min.
Story:
The leader of a South African Nation is imprisoned. His followers, led by Zabo, hijack a plane with the intent to use the passengers as hostages to trade for his release. They select a plane carrying a religious leader to use as their main hostage. ...
Style:
political thriller, suspenseful, action packed, independent film
Plot:
airplane hijack, hostage situation, dangerous mission, captivity, rescue mission, family drama, power struggle, rebellion, political intrigue, hostage, murder, moral ambiguity ...
Place:
south africa
Similarity:
33%
Genre: Drama
Country: UK, USA
Duration: 239 min.
Story:
Richard Duke of Gloucester, youngest brother of King Edward IV, will stop at nothing to get the crown. He first convinces the ailing King that the Duke of Clarence, his elder brother, is a threat to the lives of Edward's two young sons. Edward ...
Style:
historical drama, period piece, dark, bleak, grim ...
Plot:
shakespeare, royal family, royalty, murder, ambition, betrayal, political intrigue, power struggle, manipulation, tragedy, conspiracy, adaptation ...
Time:
15th century
Similarity:
32%
Genre: Action, Sci-Fi
Country: USA
Duration: 99 min.
Story:
After two archaeologists discover an ancient alien artifact in Africa, they must run for their lives from both the unstoppable guardian and protector that awakens as a result, and their greedy, madman employer, both of whom want the artifact.
Style:
futuristic, suspense, tech noir, independent film
Plot:
chase, archaeology, apocalypse, archaeologist, survival, escape, ancient civilization, greed, power struggle, conspiracy, betrayal, cyborgs ...
Time:
90s
Place:
africa
Similarity:
31%
Genre: Action, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 94 min.
Story:
In future, the ozone layer is gone and Earth is a wasteland. Most survivors are on a space station, waiting for a chance to replenish the ozone, somehow. A dangerous man tries to take over the station, but its commander fights back.
Style:
suspense, grim, sexploitation film
Audience:
adult
Plot:
dystopia, space station, mutiny, survival, dark future, post apocalyptic, betrayal, survivor, desperation, sabotage, rebellion, isolated community ...
Time:
future
Similarity:
31%
Genre: Drama, History
Country: UK, USA
Duration: 145 min.
Story:
BBC rendition of Shakespeare's Coriolanus
Style:
serious, dark, period piece, intense, epic
Plot:
shakespeare, ancient rome, tragic hero, power struggle, political conflict, literary, revenge, moral ambiguity, adaptation, pride, honor, exile ...
Place:
rome italy
Similarity:
30%
Genre: Action, Drama
Country: Hong Kong, Taiwan
Duration: 105 min.
Story:
Chinese rebels battle Mongol warriors in a desert inn.
Style:
suspenseful, tense, cult classic, period drama
Plot:
martial arts, wuxia, betrayal, political intrigue, swordplay, espionage, rebellion, conspiracy, ambush, assassination, honor, moral ambiguity ...
Time:
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Similarity:
30%
546
Genre: Drama, Sci-Fi
Country: USA
Duration: 95 min.
Story:
A mother fights to save her ailing daughter after a global pandemic worse than any seen before ravaged the planet, leaving resources so scarce you must pay for them with your life.
Style:
tense, dramatic, captivating, harsh, suspenseful ...
Plot:
survival, mother daughter relationship, distopia, daughter, dystopia, post apocalyptic, illness, female protagonist, mother and daughter, parents and children, mother, fight ...
Time:
near future
Similarity:
28%
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Genre: Action, Drama, Sci-Fi
Country: Indonesia, USA
Duration: 114 min.
Story:
Escalating climate change is turning the world economy upside down. With crops dying and food price spiking, FOOD has replaced oil as the world's most valuable commodity. Among the very few lands still left fertile, Indonesia is quickly rising ...
Style:
tense, captivating, disturbing, exciting, apocalyptic ...
Plot:
squad, military, special agent, fight for supremacy, political conspiracy, political intrigue, political unrest, power struggle, showdown, teamwork, agent, dystopia ...
Time:
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Similarity:
28%
6K
Genre: Action, Sci-Fi
Country: India
Duration: 135 min.
Story:
Set in a fictional world, the story is about the psychological conflict between a king in a town and an extraordinary man, and how that man, through his cunning and master minded plans takes over everything, takes control of the entire town, becomes ...
Style:
political thriller, thought provoking, tense, suspenseful, dark ...
Plot:
rise to power, dictatorship, power struggle, control, power politics, mind game, scheming, social commentary, corruption, ambition, manipulation, strategy ...
Similarity:
28%
Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 94 min.
Story:
In an alternate present society where the state frees parents from the burden of raising children, a rule enforcer learns a shocking truth that sparks her rebellion.
Style:
tense, dark, bleak, political drama, tragic
Plot:
dystopia, rebellion, female protagonist, waking up, power struggle, ethical dilemma, conspiracy, identity crisis, claustrophobia, moral ambiguity, slow burn, intimate ...
Time:
near future
Similarity:
27%
Genre: Drama
Country: UK
Duration: 151 min.
Story:
Film version of the Royal Shakespeare Company's 2012 production of Shakespeare's fast-moving thriller. A vivid story about a struggle for democracy, Julius Caesar is also a love story between two men united by an explosive act of political ...
Style:
captivating, psychological, thrilling, political thriller, intense ...
Audience:
adult
Plot:
shakespeare, antiquity, roman, political violence, political intrigue, betrayal, power struggle, conspiracy, assassination, ambition, empire, julius caesar ...
Time:
1st century
Place:
rome italy
Similarity:
26%
Genre: Action, Sci-Fi
Country: USA
Duration: 91 min.
Story:
The first Cylon war has been raging for 10 years and a young Ensign William Adama joins the fleet. He's disappointed not to be assigned to a fighter but to a freighter, and his co-pilot isn't too keen on having a rookie flying his aircraft ...
Style:
futuristic, exciting, entertaining, tense, intense ...
Audience:
boys' night
Plot:
space opera, space wars, androids and robots, battlestar galactica, space travel, cyborgs, escapades, betrayal, heroic mission, battles, military, space and aliens ...
Time:
future, 2010s
Similarity:
26%
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Genre: Action, Drama
Country: UK
Duration: 75 min.
Story:
A former British Secret Service agent is persuaded to negotiate a spy exchange with Russia, only to find himself drawn into political intrigues.
Style:
political thriller, suspense, tense, serious, tension ...
Plot:
cold war, espionage, spy thriller, political intrigue, secret agent, betrayal, conspiracy, undercover, diplomacy, surveillance, cat and mouse, double agent ...
Time:
70s
Place:
soviet union, europe, london
Similarity:
26%
Genre: Action, Drama
Country: India
Duration: 225 min.
Story:
When a mysterious child is found by a tribal couple near a roaring waterfall, they raise him as their own. As he grows, Sivudu is drawn to the world beyond the cliffs, where he discovers the ancient kingdom of Mahishmati, ruled by a cruel tyrant, ...
Style:
epic, family saga, heroic, absurd, period drama
Plot:
revenge, tyranny, betrayal, rebellion, spectacle, historical epic, sacrifice, identity, dynasty, legacy, prophecy, tragedy ...
Similarity:
26%
Genre: Action, Drama, Sci-Fi
Country: USA
Duration: 95 min.
Story:
Five years ago, a tear in the fabric of reality brought creatures to our world from an alternate dimension bent on our destruction. A father hides his daughter on an island to keep her safe while he prepares her for survival and the battles to come. ...
Style:
thrilling, suspenseful, tense, intense, grim ...
Plot:
survival, end of the world, struggle for survival, protective parent, post apocalyptic, family drama, father daughter relationship, alternate dimension, isolation, dystopia, desperation, sacrifice ...
Time:
near future
Similarity:
26%
Genre: Drama, Romance, Sci-Fi
Country: Hungary
Duration: 77 min.
Story:
Based on the Hungarian novel "Our Street" by Sandor Tar, the film deals with a post-apocalyptic Hungarian-Ukranian village where everything is rotten, planes randomly crash, and only alcohol moves people around - no money, no electricity, ...
Style:
bleak, dark, atmospheric, melancholic, existential
Plot:
survival, post apocalyptic, dystopia, desperation, love triangle, post war, moral ambiguity, lawlessness, isolation, savagery, betrayal, violence ...
Place:
hungary
Similarity:
24%
Genre: Drama, Sci-Fi
Country: Israel
Duration: 87 min.
Story:
From the year 3005, a delegate from the future arrives in 1985 to convince the present leaders make certain World War III happens, which he guarantees will make for a better future. Having already caused natural disasters and catastrophes by coming ...
Style:
suspense, tension, political thriller, thought provoking, bleak ...
Plot:
travel, propaganda, power struggle, manipulation, media manipulation, dystopia, television, conspiracy, ethical dilemma, paradox, moral ambiguity, prophecy ...
Time:
future, 80s
Place:
israel
Similarity:
24%
Genre: Action, Drama, Sci-Fi
Country: USA
Duration: 98 min.
Story:
Traveling Route 66, a charismatic preacher, Reverend Johnny Jones, and his seductively beautiful Latina girlfriend, Rebecca, find their lives spiraling out of control as they travel from small town to small town; running their scam on the churches ...
Style:
dark, intense, tension, atmospheric, emotional ...
Plot:
religion, faith healing, preacher, character study, road trip, alcoholism, drug abuse, trauma, tragedy, scam, addiction, moral ambiguity ...
Similarity:
23%
Genre: Action, Drama, Thriller
Country: USA, Canada
Duration: 120 min.
Story:
When a terrorist surfaces, the Chairman of the Joint Chief urges the President for military response. However, the President prefers to try negotiating. So, the General takes the President prisoner and launches an offensive of his own. And the Vice ...
Style:
political thriller, intense, tense, suspense, action drama ...
Plot:
military coup, oval office, national security, political intrigue, power struggle, betrayal, conspiracy, moral ambiguity, domestic terrorism, hostage situation, chain of command, moral dilemma ...
Place:
washington d.c.
Similarity:
23%
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