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Charlie (2015)
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Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: Ireland
TV show
Story:
The political and personal life of Charlie Haughey during his time in office.
Style:
serious, captivating, realistic, dramatic, tense, period piece, political drama
Plot:
political leader, ambition, rise and fall, biopic, politics, rivalry, political intrigue, head of state, state affairs, leadership, political corruption, character study, mature, scandal, dark humor, unfulfillment, politician, irish history
Time:
80s, 70s, 90s, 20th century, 1990s
Place:
ireland, dublin ireland
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Most similar movies to Charlie
The list contains related movies ordered by similarity. Recommendation engine sorted out serious, captivating, realistic and political drama films and TV series with plots about biopic, politics, ambition, state affairs, political intrigue, society and leadership mostly in Drama, Biography and History genres. Some movies like Charlie: Vanguard (2025), Kennedy (1983), Madiba (2017), House of Saddam (2008), The Arrow (1997). The matching attributes are highlighted in bold.
Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: Sweden
Duration: 50 min.
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Story:
Born into a powerful Swedish family, Jan Stenbeck takes over after his father and brother's deaths. He challenges monopolies, launches TV channels and newspapers, becoming a visionary who changed Sweden, but at a high personal cost.
Style:
historical drama, tense, period piece, melancholic, inspirational
Plot:
media industry, entrepreneurship, power struggle, biopic, ambition, visionary, rise and fall, rivalry, office politics, inheritance, scandal, corruption ...
Time:
80s, 70s, 90s, 60s, 20th century
Place:
stockholm sweden, scandinavia
Similarity:
95%
659
Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: UK, USA
Duration: 282 min.
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Story:
Biography of the 1961-1963 presidency of John F. Kennedy
Style:
political, captivating, thought provoking, serious, realistic ...
Plot:
politics, u.s. president, president, crisis, biopic, american politics, cuban missile crisis, kennedy family, missile, intrigue, north american history, vietnam war ...
Time:
60s
Place:
washington d.c., cuba, north america, usa, dallas texas
Similarity:
86%
326
Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: Canada
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Story:
A dramatization of Nelson Mandela's struggle to overturn apartheid in South Africa.
Style:
political, dramatic, serious, realistic, period piece ...
Plot:
apartheid, racism, struggle, oppression, racial injustice, biopic, fight for justice, fight, fighting the system, ambition, society, racial segregation ...
Time:
60s, 70s, 80s
Place:
south africa, africa
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86%
Genre: Biography, Drama, History, War
Country: UK, USA
Duration: 60 min.
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Story:
A mini-series that explores the inner workings of Saddam Hussein's family and his relationship with his closest advisers.
Style:
serious, realistic, political, historical drama, gloomy ...
Plot:
saddam hussein, dictatorship, politics, execution, historical character, totalitarianism, propaganda, treason, rivalry, political unrest, ruler, family relations ...
Time:
80s, 90s, 20th century, 70s, 2000s ...
Place:
middle east, iraq, baghdad iraq, iran
Similarity:
85%
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919
Genre: Drama, History
Country: Canada
Duration: 180 min.
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Story:
This series tells the story of the world's fastest fighter plane ever built, in 1950's Canada, and how the project was dropped due to political pressure from the United States.
Style:
captivating, realistic, serious, disturbing
Plot:
space, politics, inventions and discoveries, state affairs, unfulfillment, intrigue, rivalry, heroes, head of state, cold war, military, technology ...
Time:
20th century, 50s
Place:
canada
Similarity:
85%
Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: Australia
Duration: 60 min.
TV show
Story:
In early 1972, Ita Buttrose and Kerry Packer got together to create a magazine that became one of the most dramatic sensations in Australian publishing history. CLEO Magazine - begun in a "fit of pique" - went on to help define women, ...
Style:
realistic, serious, captivating, uplifting
Audience:
girls' night
Plot:
lifestyle, journalism, rise to the top, ambition, fighting the system, workplace, journal, media, power of media, society, battle of the sexes, workplace situations ...
Time:
70s, 20th century
Place:
australia
Similarity:
85%
Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: Canada
TV show
Story:
René Lévesque becomes a popular and charismatic Canadian politician.
Style:
serious, period piece, educational, political drama
Plot:
biopic, character study, leadership, politician, rise to power, journalism, campaigning, political intrigue, election, public service, cold war era, ethnic slur ...
Time:
60s, 1950s, 70s, 50s
Place:
montreal, quebec
Similarity:
83%
Genre: Drama, History, Thriller
Country: Ireland
Duration: 76 min.
Story:
On the night of September 29, 2008, the Irish government decided to guarantee the entire domestic banking system.'The Guarantee' tells the story of that night, and what led to it.
Style:
captivating, realistic, serious, talky, thought provoking ...
Plot:
finance, politics, corporate crime, state affairs, rivalry, uncover truth, legal, political intrigue, dishonesty, wall street, economics, manipulation ...
Time:
21st century
Place:
ireland
Similarity:
83%
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Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: USA
Duration: 191 min.
Story:
The story of the Russian-born, Wisconsin-raised woman who rose to become Israel's prime minister in the late 1960s and early 1970s.
Style:
contemplative, sincere, emotional, thought provoking, uplifting ...
Plot:
biopic, israeli palestinian conflict, conflict, female leader, judaism, intrigue, politics, jew persecution, historical figure, terminal illness, leadership, state affairs ...
Time:
70s, 1930s, 20th century, 60s
Place:
palestine, israel, middle east, usa, milwaukee wisconsin ...
Similarity:
82%
Genre: Biography, Drama
Country: UK, France
Duration: 90 min.
Story:
How Winnie Mandela went from innocent country girl to a fighter against apartheid.
Style:
serious, realistic, captivating, thought provoking, rough
Plot:
politics, idealism, ambition, activist, state affairs, hopes, political unrest, moral dilemma, society, leadership, feminism, black woman ...
Time:
80s, 70s, 20th century, 90s
Place:
south africa, africa
Similarity:
82%
Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: USA
Duration: 60 min.
TV show
Story:
The true story of how Nixon’s own political saboteurs and Watergate masterminds accidentally toppled the Presidency they were zealously trying to protect.
Style:
political, captivating, serious, realistic, satirical ...
Plot:
politics, president, job, investigation, life, information leak, national security, mentor, male protagonist, male nudity, real life, biopic ...
Time:
70s, year 1971, 20th century
Similarity:
81%
Genre: Drama, History
Country: China
Duration: 45 min.
TV show
Story:
It follows the Qin State during the late stages of the Warring States era. Ying Zheng, Lu Bu Wei, Li Si, Wang Jian, and many formidable politicians work together to unite the six states under one rule.
Style:
tense, historical drama, epic, disturbing, captivating ...
Plot:
power struggle, political intrigue, politics, palace intrigue, rise to power, political unrest, qing dynasty, government, state affairs, ambition, betrayal, moral ambiguity ...
Place:
ancient china
Similarity:
81%
887
Genre: Biography, Drama
Country: Poland
Duration: 140 min.
Story:
A film about a man with a breakthrough history of Poland in the background. Edward Gierek is one of the most important figures of the 20th century in the collective memory of Polish people.
Style:
serious, dramatic, art film, captivating, historical drama ...
Plot:
politics, biopic, polish history, husband wife relationship, family relations, relationships, famous, couples, politician, society, love, political leader ...
Time:
70s, 80s
Place:
poland, warsaw poland
Similarity:
81%
Genre: Drama, History
Country: USA
Duration: 60 min.
TV show
Story:
Mayor Nick Wasicsko took office in 1987 during Yonkers' worst crisis when federal courts ordered public housing built in the white, middle class side of town, dividing the city in a bitter battle fueled by fear, racism, murder and politics.
Style:
serious, tense, captivating, rough, political ...
Audience:
family friendly
Plot:
politics, racism, state affairs, society, life is a bitch, urbanization, hunting, true crime, racial discrimination, secrets, pop culture, white house ...
Time:
20th century, 80s, 2010s, 90s
Place:
new york, usa, dominican republic, new york state
Similarity:
81%
Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: France
Duration: 52 min.
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Story:
Explore the early life and evolution of the philosopher and visionary Voltaire, from his love stories, his father's issues to the discovery of his vocation, his commitments against religious fanaticism and the arbitrary misuse of justice and ...
Style:
historical drama, disturbing, captivating, thought provoking, serious ...
Plot:
historical figure, philosopher, high society, biopic, religious fanatic, enlightenment, lifestyle, political intrigue, philosophy, historical character, social relations, family relations ...
Time:
18th century, georgian era
Place:
france, versailles
Similarity:
80%
Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: South Korea
Duration: 65 min.
TV show
Story:
Empress Cheonchu is a 2009 South Korean period television series based on the titular character, an actual historical figure and her lifelong struggle to protect the country her ancestors built. The granddaughter of Goryeo Dynasty founder Taejo ...
Style:
historical drama, period piece, serious, captivating, exciting ...
Plot:
korean history, female warrior, historical figure, empress, royal family, political conflict, queen, widow, king, strong female lead, power struggle, political intrigue ...
Time:
regency period, 10th century, 11th century
Similarity:
80%
Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: USA
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Story:
In December 1776, Benjamin Franklin is world-famous for his electrical experiments. But his passion and power are put to the test when he embarks on a secret mission to France—with the fate of American independence hanging in the balance.
Style:
captivating, thrilling, political, serious, atmospheric ...
Audience:
adult
Plot:
biopic, colonial america, politics, revolutionary war, american revolution, based on real people, american history, diplomacy, political intrigue, politician, historical figure, historical event ...
Time:
18th century, 1770s
Place:
paris france, france
Similarity:
80%
Genre: Biography, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 480 min.
TV show
Story:
Television series docu-drama traces the career of John Dean, special counsel of president Nixon.
Style:
serious, period piece, contemplative, suspenseful, reflective ...
Plot:
president, u.s. president, cover up, corruption, white house, scandal, political intrigue, nixon, ambition, conspiracy, downfall, biopic ...
Time:
70s
Place:
washington d.c.
Similarity:
80%
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Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: Netherlands
Duration: 49 min.
TV show
Story:
A chronicle of the tempestuous campaign trail rivalry between Labour Party leader Ad Melkert and flamboyant newcomer Pim Fortuyn, as they go head-to-head leading up to the Netherlands’ 2002 general elections.
Style:
captivating, thrilling, psychological, political, tense ...
Plot:
politician, election, political candidate, politics, political campaign, rivalry, male protagonist, political activism, intrigue, competitor, political intrigue, biopic ...
Place:
netherlands
Similarity:
80%
Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: Russia
Duration: 375 min.
TV show
Story:
TV series about the mad monk Grigoriy Rasputin, who became a hugely influential figure at the court of Tsar Nicholas II.
Style:
stylized, serious, suspenseful, atmospheric, realistic
Plot:
russian history, imperial russia, czar, royal court, royal family, world war one, empress, state affairs, rise to the top, ambition, priest, religion ...
Time:
20th century, 1900s
Place:
russia
Similarity:
79%
Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: USA, Hungary
Duration: 135 min.
Story:
Into an era seething with war and revolution, a man comes with an incredible power to heal a nation...or destroy it. Based on the true story of one of the most powerful and mysterious figures in Russian history.
Style:
mysterious, esoteric, captivating, tense, suspenseful ...
Audience:
date night
Plot:
czar, royal family, murder, biopic, visionary, drunk, occult, political intrigue, realism, magical, world war one, royalty ...
Time:
year 1916, edwardian era
Place:
russia
Similarity:
79%
Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: UK
Duration: 52 min.
TV show
Story:
Inside the halls of power, Boris Johnson grapples with Covid-19, Brexit, and a controversial personal and political life during his tumultuous first months as Prime Minister.
Style:
suspenseful, serious, realistic, tense, intense ...
Plot:
british politics, british prime minister, government, politician, prime minister, quarantine, deadly virus, hardship, virus, coping, fight, politics ...
Time:
2020s
Place:
london
Similarity:
79%
Genre: Drama, History
Country: China
TV show
Story:
The Prince of Han Dynasty is a three-season Chinese television series featuring a fictionalised life story of Liu Che, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty. Season 1 was first broadcast on Beijing Television in 2001 in mainland China, followed by the ...
Style:
period piece, historical drama, epic, dramatic, political thriller ...
Plot:
palace intrigue, emperor, power struggle, political intrigue, betrayal, ambition, biopic, royalty, rivalry, loyalty, family drama, mature ...
Place:
ancient china
Similarity:
79%
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424
Genre: Biography, Drama
Country: UK
Duration: 101 min.
Story:
A docudrama about the life of the former UK Secretary of state for Northern Ireland, Mo Mowlam.
Style:
touching, realistic, sincere, serious, political
Plot:
politics, peaceful mission, human spirit, couples, terminal illness, political unrest, state affairs, ambition, life is a bitch, hopes, rivalry, supportive spouse ...
Time:
20th century, 90s, 21st century
Place:
northern ireland, ireland
Similarity:
79%
864
Genre: Biography, Drama
Country: UK
Duration: 102 min.
Story:
The life story of former Manchester United football legend, George Best.
Style:
realistic, serious, captivating, emotional
Plot:
football player, athlete's life, rising to stardom, ambition, rivalry, life is a bitch, sport team, celebrity culture, professional sports, football, football team, biopic ...
Time:
60s, 90s, 70s, 20th century
Place:
ireland, england, europe, northern england, manchester
Similarity:
79%
Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: Syria
Duration: 92 min.
Story:
A daring, compelling and controversial take on the life of prince Abdulaziz Al Saud (Ibn Saud), founder of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Style:
realistic, serious, captivating, epic
Plot:
conquering, rebellion, against the odds, ruler, head of state, battles, rebelliousness, rise to the top, state affairs, battle zone, religions or cults, military ...
Time:
20th century, 1920s, 1930s
Place:
saudi arabia
Similarity:
78%
Genre: Biography, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 50 min.
TV show
Story:
The rise and fall of Fox News founder Roger Ailes, focusing primarily on the past decade in which Ailes arguably became the Republican Party’s de facto leader, while flashing back to defining events in his life.
Style:
serious, political, captivating, realistic, touching ...
Plot:
politics, husband wife relationship, impotence, political corruption, ambition, fighting illness, political intrigue, state affairs, corruption, paranoia, sexual predator, communication ...
Similarity:
78%
Genre: Biography, Drama, History, War
Country: UK, Canada
Duration: 52 min.
TV show
Story:
Drama series about the private lives of seven British prime ministers who lived in Number 10 Downing Street between the 1780s and the 1920s: William Pitt the Younger, the Duke of Wellington (Arthur Wellesley), Benjamin Disraeli, William Ewart ...
Style:
historical drama, costume drama, serious, educational, melancholic ...
Plot:
politics, government, british history, leadership, biopic, rivalry, ambition, behind the scenes, thoughtful, class society, ideology, diplomacy ...
Time:
19th century, edwardian era, victorian era, regency period
Place:
london, england
Similarity:
78%
Genre: Biography, Drama
Country: UK
Duration: 90 min.
Story:
It is approaching an election in the UK when the leader of the Labour party, John Smith, suffers another in a line of heart attacks and dies. With the leadership campaign about to start the clear choice appears to be Gordon Brown, a stanch Scotsman. ...
Style:
political, realistic, clever, serious, talky ...
Plot:
campaign, politics, ambition, rise to the top, state affairs, political corruption, friendship, dishonesty, betrayal, society, british history, british politics ...
Time:
80s, 90s, 21st century
Place:
england, britain
Similarity:
78%
Genre: Biography, Crime, Drama, History
Country: USA
Duration: 120 min.
Story:
The story of Panamanian dictator, Manuel Noriega.
Style:
realistic, serious, exciting, suspense, tense ...
Plot:
politics, assassination, soldier, army investigation, political unrest, revolution, ambition, fighting the system, state affairs, head of state, clergy, workplace intrigue ...
Time:
90s
Place:
the philippines, panama
Similarity:
78%
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