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Kingmaker (2022)
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Original name: 킹메이커
Genre: Drama, History
Country: South Korea
Duration: 123 min.
Story:
Dreaming of changing the world, SEO Chang-dae takes part in KIM Woon-bum’s political campaign. To resist the current dictatorial ruling party, SEO adopts a very aggressive propaganda campaign, and it makes KIM become the strongest candidate in the opposition party. When ambitious SEO believes that unjustified means is necessary for politics, KIM has a firm belief that it is not real politics. While their conflict deepens, the ruling party secretly contacts SEO to win the next presidential election.
Style:
tense, captivating, suspense, disturbing, political
Plot:
politics, political conspiracy, presidential campaign, assassination, election, election campaign, political intrigue, political unrest, intrigue, political leader, suspect, suspicion, political campaign, political activist, political activism, protagonist as suspect, politician
Time:
80s, 70s, 60s, year 1970, year 1969, year 1967, year 1961 ...
Place:
south korea
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Most similar movies to Kingmaker
The list contains related movies ordered by similarity. Recommendation engine sorted out captivating, tense, political and disturbing films with plots about politics, political intrigue, political unrest, politician, political conspiracy, intrigue and election mostly in Drama, History and Thriller genres. Some movies like Kingmaker: The Mayor (2017), Oslo (2021), Land of Happiness (2024), Outsider (2018), The World of Yesterday (2022). The matching attributes are highlighted in bold.
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Genre: Drama
Country: South Korea
Duration: 130 min.
Story:
For the first time in Korean history, the mayor of Seoul attempts a third term in office, with his entire campaign team ready to soil their hands.
Style:
psychological, captivating, political, disturbing, political thriller ...
Plot:
politics, election campaign, ambition, mayor, corruption, political intrigue, election, political candidate, political campaign, political unrest, intrigue, political leader ...
Place:
seoul, korea
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100%
6K
Genre: Drama, History, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 118 min.
Story:
The true story of negotiations between implacable enemies — the secret back-channel talks, unlikely friendships and quiet heroics of a small but committed group of Israelis, Palestinians and one Norwegian couple that led to the 1993 Oslo Peace ...
Style:
thought provoking, suspense, captivating, historical drama, tension ...
Plot:
israeli palestinian conflict, culture clash, political unrest, political intrigue, political conflict, negotiation, diplomacy, political activism, conflict of interest, historical figure, conflict, empathy ...
Time:
90s
Similarity:
100%
Genre: Drama
Country: South Korea
Duration: 124 min.
Story:
October 26, 1979, a presidential assassination shakes the nation. Taking on the defense of Park Tae-joo, the secretary involved in the presidential assassination, lawyer Jung In-hoo enters what would be South Korea's most notorious political ...
Style:
tense, suspenseful, psychological, captivating, thrilling ...
Plot:
assassination, court, justice, judge, problem, legal action, political unrest, politics, political intrigue, courtroom, defense attorney, oppression ...
Time:
70s
Place:
south korea, korea, seoul
Similarity:
38%
167
Genre: Drama
Country: Poland
Duration: 93 min.
Story:
Franek, a student of painting. By coincidence becomes involved in the cogs of a horrific totalitarian machine. His sensitivity and humanity will be heavily tested.
Style:
captivating, political, tense, disturbing, suspense
Plot:
prison, political unrest, society, political prisoner, political protest, political intrigue, political repression, falsely accused, guilty verdict, accusation, political conspiracy, politics ...
Similarity:
32%
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Genre: Drama
Country: France
Duration: 89 min.
Story:
A moral tale and a political thriller: a few days before the term of her mandate, the President must make a major decision concerning the destiny of France.
Style:
psychological, political, thrilling, captivating
Plot:
politics, french politics, retiring, choice, president, political intrigue, political election, morality, politician, problem, social problems, political campaign ...
Place:
france
Similarity:
32%
Genre: Drama, History
Country: China
Duration: 45 min.
TV show
Story:
“He who has Dugu, has the world”.
Daughters of a court official, Dugu Banruo, Dugu Mantuo, and Dugu Jialou were always destined for greatness. Blessed with beauty, intelligence, and connections, the Dugu sisters grew up knowing they were the ...
Style:
captivating, suspense, tense, psychological, disturbing
Plot:
empress, palace intrigue, politics, dynasty, political intrigue, intrigue, power struggle, dysfunctional family, fight for supremacy, political unrest, sisters, ambition ...
Time:
6th century
Place:
china
Similarity:
31%
14K
Genre: Drama, History
Country: USA
Duration: 116 min.
Story:
A chronicle of the weeks after the 2000 U.S. presidential election and the subsequent recounts in Florida.
Style:
political, factual, intense, talky, captivating ...
Plot:
political conspiracy, politics, president, election, campaign, presidential election, democrat, political corruption, justice, republican, state affairs, dishonesty ...
Time:
year 2000, year 2008, 21st century
Place:
usa, florida, texas, north america, washington d.c. ...
Similarity:
30%
Genre: Drama
Country: France, Greece
Duration: 124 min.
Story:
A universal theme: a story of people trapped in an inhuman network of power. The brutal circle of the Eurogroup meetings, who impose on Greece the dictatorship of austerity, where humanity and compassion are utterly disregarded. A claustrophobic ...
Style:
political, tense, thought provoking, disturbing, captivating ...
Plot:
biopic, financial crisis, politics, politician, debt, political unrest, economic crisis, bankruptcy, money problems, political conspiracy, financial problem, international crisis ...
Time:
year 2015, 2010s
Place:
greece, london, paris france, frankfurt germany, europe
Similarity:
29%
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Genre: Drama
Country: South Korea
Duration: 60 min.
TV show
Story:
After a tragic accident, a powerful fixer uses her skills to transform a civil rights lawyer into the next mayor — and take down her former employer.
Style:
political, thrilling, captivating, psychological, political drama
Plot:
politics, mayor, election, election campaign, political campaign, civil rights, city, lawyer, politician, political conflict, political election, political unrest ...
Place:
korea, seoul
Similarity:
29%
Genre: Biography, Crime, Drama, History, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 100 min.
Story:
Killing Reagan explores the events surrounding the assassination attempt on president Ronald Reagan by John Hinckley Jr. Based on the best-selling book, the film begins in the final months leading up to the 1980 presidential election, and explores ...
Style:
thought provoking, disturbing, tense, captivating
Plot:
president, assassination of president, conspiracy, usa president, assassination attempt, politics, politician, assassination plot, u.s. president, love story, attempted murder, historical figure ...
Time:
80s, year 1981
Similarity:
28%
Genre: Drama, History
Country: Russia
Duration: 275 min.
Story:
Paris, 1930s. There is ferment among the Russian emigration: part of it is accumulating strength to overthrow the Bolsheviks, others are illegally, but actively working for the Soviet government.
Style:
tense, disturbing, captivating, noir, melancholic ...
Plot:
political intrigue, forbidden love, espionage, social problems, political conspiracy, political unrest, love story, politics, love affair, agent, relationship problems, male female relationship ...
Time:
1930s
Place:
paris france
Similarity:
28%
Genre: Drama
Country: France
Duration: 98 min.
Story:
Clémence, the fearless mayor of a town near Paris, is completing the final term of her political career. With her faithful right-hand man Yazid, she has long fought for this town plagued by inequality, unemployment and slumlords. However, when ...
Style:
disturbing, captivating, political drama
Plot:
politics, female protagonist, ambition, political activist, political intrigue, ambitious woman, political party, political leader, political unrest, political activism, political candidate, political campaign ...
Time:
2020s
Similarity:
27%
Genre: Drama
Country: Poland
Duration: 44 min.
TV show
Story:
Following the resignation of the President of the Republic of Poland, Sejm Marshal Daria Seyda hopes to take his place. Daria's main opponent in the fight for the presidency is Patryk Hauer - the rising star of the right. He cares about his ...
Style:
political thriller, captivating, thrilling, political, suspense ...
Plot:
politics, political campaign, political intrigue, criminal syndicate, political leader, crime investigation, political party, power struggle, conspiracy, political candidate, political conspiracy, political activism ...
Similarity:
27%
Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 80 min.
Story:
A live reading of passages from the Mueller report for “The Investigation: A Search for the Truth in Ten Acts,” Robert Schenkkan’s stage adaptation of the Mueller Report. Robert Schenkkan is a Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning screenwriter ...
Style:
political, captivating, thrilling, serious, reflective ...
Plot:
usa president, usa politics, investigation, donald trump, american politics, political scandal, politician, political candidate, scandal, political activism, political leader, political campaign ...
Place:
new york
Similarity:
26%
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Country: India
Duration: 158 min.
Story:
Ramanunni, who was the MLA of revolutionary party CDP, crosses over to the opposition as their candidate for the by-election. He procures a revolver and when one of his arch-enemies is gunned down, Ramanunni becomes the suspect. The ...
Style:
political thriller, political, captivating, thrilling, suspenseful ...
Plot:
politics, election, revenge, corruption, power struggle, political conspiracy, political unrest, cat versus mouse, political intrigue, intrigue, political activism, conspiracy ...
Time:
2010s
Place:
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Similarity:
26%
Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: Nigeria
Duration: 119 min.
Story:
At the height of the Oyo Empire, the ferocious Bashorun Ga'a became more powerful than the kings he enthroned, only to be undone by his own blood.
Style:
period piece, historical drama, psychological, thrilling, suspenseful ...
Plot:
political intrigue, assassination, revenge, prime minister, betrayal, power, politics, politician, political unrest, intrigue, tyranny, royal court ...
Time:
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Similarity:
26%
Genre: Drama, History
Country: Norway, Belgium
Duration: 45 min.
TV show
Story:
The night before Christmas 1969, the gas flare at the Ocean Viking is lit. Phillips has found the largest sub sea oil basin in history. And everything is about to change.
Style:
suspense, captivating, disturbing, tense, period piece ...
Plot:
oil, oil industry, politics, class differences, financial problem, coastal town, changing lives, port, intrigue, secretary, post war, women ...
Time:
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Similarity:
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Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min.
Story:
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Style:
captivating, disturbing, tense, political thriller, suspenseful ...
Plot:
media manipulation, election, reporter, political scandal, presidential candidate, journalism, debate, political unrest, political activism, presidential election, media coverage, political campaign ...
Place:
usa
Similarity:
26%
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Genre: Drama
Country: Nigeria
Duration: 111 min.
Story:
Love is war is an intense drama about a husband and wife battling for governorship of Ondo State.
Style:
captivating, political
Plot:
marriage, relationships, couple relations, political conflict, relationship vs career, political leader, political candidate, family relations, election, contests and competitions, husband wife relationship, male female relationship ...
Place:
africa
Similarity:
25%
Genre: Drama, History
Country: South Korea
Duration: 120 min.
Story:
The citizens of Gwangju lead a relatively peaceful life, until one day the military takes over the city, accusing the residents of conspiracy and claiming that they are communist sympathisers preparing a revolution against the current government. ...
Style:
realistic, serious, suspenseful, disturbing, touching
Plot:
losing-it hero, politics, korean history, soldier, heroes, vigilantism, rivalry, political unrest, assassination, state affairs, danger, redemption ...
Time:
80s, year 1980, 21st century
Place:
korea, south korea
Similarity:
25%
Genre: Action, Crime, Drama, History
Country: South Korea
Duration: 55 min.
TV show
Story:
5th Republic is a controversial political drama about the Fifth Republic of South Korea, one of the most turbulent times in modern Korean history. The 41-episode television series covered the key aspects of the period from President Park ...
Style:
historical drama, serious, controversial, political, psychological ...
Plot:
politics, political intrigue, korean history, authoritarianism, military coup, military dictatorship, power struggle, social problems, politician, political activist, political leader, political unrest ...
Time:
80s
Place:
south korea, korea, seoul
Similarity:
25%
Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: USA
Duration: 98 min.
Story:
The Day Reagan Was Shot is a 2001 film made for television directed by Cyrus Nowrasteh. The film stars Richard Dreyfuss as Alexander Haig and Richard Crenna as Ronald Reagan.
Style:
realistic, semi serious, disturbing, suspense, tense ...
Plot:
politics, assassination attempt, political conspiracy, assassination, white house, campaign, road not taken, political corruption, dishonesty, head of state, historical event, u.s. president ...
Time:
80s, year 1981
Place:
usa, poland, washington d.c.
Similarity:
24%
Genre: Drama, History
Country: USA
Duration: 114 min.
Story:
Sidney Poitier and Michael Caine both received Emmy nominations for their performances in this made-for-TV movie. The plot follows Nelson Mandela's 27-year struggle to end apartheid.
Style:
contemplative, serious, realistic, uplifting, captivating ...
Plot:
apartheid, racism, prison, discrimination, house arrest, social change, biopic, righting the wronged, injustice, politics, rebellion, heroes ...
Time:
20th century, 70s, 80s, 60s
Place:
south africa, africa
Similarity:
24%
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Genre: Action, Drama, History, Thriller
Country: South Korea
Duration: 141 min.
Story:
After the assassination of President Park, martial law has been declared. A coup d'état bursts out by DefenseSecurity Commander Chun Doo-gwang and a private band of officers following him. Capital Defense Commander Lee Tae-shin, an obstinate ...
Style:
political thriller, suspenseful, political, captivating, thrilling ...
Audience:
adult
Plot:
military coup, political intrigue, assassination, coup d'etat, martial law, military, coup, political unrest, crisis, power struggle, urban, authoritarianism ...
Time:
70s, 20th century, year 1979
Place:
seoul, south korea, korea
Similarity:
23%
Genre: Drama, History, Mystery, Romance, Thriller
Country: Denmark, Canada, USA
Duration: 108 min.
Story:
An idealistic young employee at the U.N. investigates the grizzly murder of his predecessor – and uncovers a vast global conspiracy that may involve his own boss.
Style:
disturbing, cynical, suspenseful, suspense, tense ...
Plot:
politics, conspiracy, corruption, dishonesty, manipulation, diplomat, political conspiracy, political intrigue, society, coworker, political corruption, workplace ...
Place:
iraq
Similarity:
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Genre: Drama
Country: India
Duration: 145 min.
Story:
Sitting Chief Minister Vinodhan, who is facing imprisonment in an illegal assets case, makes his son, Varun the temporary CM until his return. The disinterested young man gradually wakes up to the sorry state of affairs and tries to bring in a ...
Style:
political, disturbing, captivating, psychological
Plot:
election, politics, political corruption, problem, political intrigue, workplace, corrupt official, lifestyle change, changing lives, social problems, corruption, politician ...
Place:
india
Similarity:
23%
Genre: Drama
Country: UK
Duration: 210 min.
Story:
It’s 1786 and King George III is the most powerful man in the world. But his behaviour is becoming increasingly erratic as he succumbs to fits of lunacy. With the King’s mind unravelling at a dramatic pace, ambitious politicians and the scheming ...
Style:
historical drama, suspense, captivating, disturbing, period piece ...
Audience:
adult
Plot:
political intrigue, power struggle, royal family, power, mental illness, monarchy, madness, stage play, character study, british history, intrigue, king ...
Time:
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Similarity:
23%
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Country: Italy, UK, Germany
Duration: 90 min.
Story:
Just the night before his retirement District Attorney Saracini is given a film showing the kidnapping of Aldo Moro. As the District Attorney takes on the case he along with his team finds more compelling and secretive evidences. Too many secrets ...
Style:
suspenseful, tense, captivating, suspense, controversial
Plot:
unsolved crime, political persecution, judge, kidnapping, politician, terrorism, deception, assassination, murder, political conspiracy, political intrigue, political unrest ...
Time:
70s
Place:
italy
Similarity:
22%
Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 78 min.
Story:
Young and bright politicians are preparing for the election. Every candidate's dirty clothes will be shown to the people and created scandals and used as an advantage.
Style:
thrilling, political, psychological, captivating, political thriller ...
Plot:
scandal, intrigue, election, political intrigue, political unrest, politics, political campaign, political scandal, reputation, ambition, campaign, corruption ...
Similarity:
22%
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:
22%
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