Bureaucrat movies and TV shows
The list contains the best, new and most relevant bureaucrat movies ordered by relevance. The recommendation service has sorted out humorous, suspense, captivating, dark comedy, psychotronic and cult classic films and TV shows about / with bureaucrat, bureaucracy, satire, politics, danger, catastrophe, office, society, death and brutality plots mostly in Comedy, Drama and Sci-Fi genres shot in USA, UK, Canada and other countries.
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TOP 10 movies tagged as bureaucrat: Where Am I Going? (2016), J. Edgar (2011), Nineteen Eighty-Four (1984), Living (2022), King Ralph (1991), Corner Office (2022), Worth (2020), Terrestrial Verses (2023), Yes Minister (1980), Brazil (1985).
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List of bureaucrat movies
Genre: Comedy
Country: Italy
Duration: 86 min.
Story:
Checco is 39 and lived his entire life with his parents. He loves his job where he does nothing the whole day, until something happens that will change his behavior and his life forever...
Style:
feel good, entertaining, humorous, light, sincere ...
Audience:
family outing
Plot:
civil servant, working conditions, public service, job, workplace, workplace situations, couple relations, cultural difference, stereotypes, society, social relations, bureaucracy ...
Time:
2010s
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138K
Genre: Biography, Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 137 min.
Story:
As the face of law enforcement in America for almost 50 years, J. Edgar Hoover was feared and admired, reviled and revered. But behind closed doors, he held secrets that would have destroyed his image, his career and his life.
Style:
thought provoking, factual, political, compassionate, melancholic ...
Plot:
politics, homosexuality, gay, american history, fbi investigation, biopic, surveillance, corruption, fbi, fbi agent, investigation, abuse of power ...
Time:
1920s, 1930s, 1940s, year 2011, 1950s ...
Place:
washington d.c., usa, new jersey
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Genre: Drama, Sci-Fi
Country: UK, West Germany, Netherlands
Duration: 113 min.
Story:
George Orwell's novel of a totalitarian future society in which a man whose daily work is rewriting history tries to rebel by falling in love.
Style:
disturbing, thought provoking, psychological, cult classic, political ...
Plot:
distopia, dystopia, politics, totalitarianism, dystopian future, brainwashing, technology, fascism, totalitarian state, satire, surveillance, political corruption ...
Time:
future, 80s, year 1984, near future, 20th century ...
Place:
london, england, europe, britain, united kingdom
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39K
Genre: Drama
Country: UK, Japan, Sweden, Belgium, Finland
Duration: 102 min.
Story:
A veteran civil servant and bureaucratic cog in the rebuilding of Britain post-WWII, Williams expertly pushes paperwork around a government office only to reckon with his existence when he’s diagnosed with a fatal illness.
Style:
period piece, thrilling, existential, visually stunning, independent film ...
Plot:
terminal illness, bureaucracy, bureaucrat, changing lives, first day on the job, repression, older man younger woman relationship, death, widower, office politics, cancer, petition ...
Time:
1950s, future, post world war two, 20th century, year 1953 ...
Place:
london
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Genre: Comedy, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 97 min.
Story:
As the only relative to take over the Royal throne, a down on his luck American slob must learn the ways of the English.
Style:
funny, feel good, satirical, light, humorous ...
Audience:
kids, date night, girls' night
Plot:
fish out of water, culture clash, love and romance, american abroad, king, nobility, head of state, goofy hero, rise to the top, love at first sight, dishonesty, misfit ...
Time:
year 1991, 90s, 80s
Place:
england, usa, europe, buckingham palace, las vegas ...
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Genre: Comedy, Mystery
Country: USA
Duration: 101 min.
Story:
In this office satire, Orson, a straight-laced employee, retreats to a blissfully empty corner office to get away from his lackluster colleagues. But why does this seem to upset them so much?
Style:
black comedy, captivating, funny, entertaining, humorous ...
Plot:
coworker relationship, office worker, room, colleague, bureaucracy, secret room, office, office work, hidden room, male protagonist, bureaucrat, coworker ...
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20K
Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: UK, Canada, USA
Duration: 118 min.
Story:
Kenneth Feinberg, a powerful D.C. lawyer appointed Special Master of the 9/11 Fund, fights off the cynicism, bureaucracy, and politics associated with administering government funds and, in doing so, discovers what life is worth.
Style:
period piece, captivating, disturbing, tense, suspense ...
Plot:
terrorist, 9/11, lawyer, attorney, tragedy, congress, deal, victim, bureaucracy, crime victim, political intrigue, bureaucrat ...
Time:
2000s, september 11 2001, year 2001
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Genre: Drama
Country: Iran
Duration: 77 min.
Story:
A satirical take on the mundane absurdities of life in modern-day Iran, these nine vignettes illuminate the lighter side of enduring under authoritarian rule. Whether choosing a name for a newborn, graduating from grade school, getting a driver’s ...
Plot:
bare chested male, bureaucrat, oppression, abuse of power, bureaucracy, sexism, corruption, unemployed, schoolgirl, job interview, tattoo, earthquake ...
Place:
iran, tehran iran
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Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
Country: USA
Duration: 139 min.
Story:
An aging Chinese immigrant is swept up in an insane adventure, where she alone can save what's important to her by connecting with the lives she could have led in other universes.
Style:
cerebral, surreal, psychedelic, philosophical, mind bending ...
Audience:
kids, family friendly, adult
Plot:
female protagonist, multiverse, fight, alternate universe, surrealism, chinese immigrant, lgbt, immigrant, parallel world, midlife crisis, kung fu, mother daughter relationship ...
Time:
2020s, future
Place:
brighton
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Genre: Adventure, Family, Fantasy, Mystery
Country: UK, USA
Duration: 146 min.
Story:
Harry, Ron and Hermione walk away from their last year at Hogwarts to find and destroy the remaining Horcruxes, putting an end to Voldemort's bid for immortality. But with Harry's beloved Dumbledore dead and Voldemort's unscrupulous ...
Style:
dark fantasy, saga, epic, teen, suspense ...
Audience:
teens, family outing, kids, teen fantasy, family friendly ...
Plot:
magic, witch, harry potter, magical, boarding school, good versus evil, wizard, bravery, wizards and magicians, chosen one, young heroes, fantasy world ...
Time:
year 2010, year 1997, year 1998, 90s, 20th century ...
Place:
london, europe, england
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Genre: Action, Adventure, Family, Fantasy, Mystery
Country: UK, USA
Duration: 138 min.
Story:
Returning for his fifth year of study at Hogwarts, Harry is stunned to find that his warnings about the return of Lord Voldemort have been ignored. Left with no choice, Harry takes matters into his own hands, training a small group of students – ...
Style:
sexy, exciting, saga, teen, scenic ...
Audience:
teens, family outing, kids, pre-teens, teen fantasy ...
Plot:
witch, magic, magical, harry potter, coming of age, school, creature, boarding school, chosen one, boarding school life, wizards and magicians, good versus evil ...
Time:
year 2007, year 1995, year 1996, 20th century, 90s ...
Place:
london, england, scotland, europe
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Genre: Biography, Drama
Country: Italy
Duration: 100 min.
Story:
The incredible true story behind the most controversial Italian court cases in recent years. Stefano Cucchi was arrested for a minor crime and mysteriously found dead during his detention. In one week's time, a family is changed forever.
Style:
thought provoking, captivating, suspenseful, tense, sad ...
Plot:
abuse of power, bureaucracy, italian police, police, mysterious death, interrogation, lawyer client relationship, brutality, medical examination, prisoner, prison, politics ...
Place:
rome italy
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Genre: Comedy
Country: UK
Duration: 30 min.
TV show
Story:
Set principally in the private office of a British Cabinet minister in the Department of Administrative Affairs in Whitehall, Yes Minister follows the ministerial career of The Rt Hon Jim Hacker MP, played by Paul Eddington. His various struggles to ...
Style:
sitcom, political, realistic, witty, clever ...
Plot:
satire, british politics, minister, government official, secretary, workplace situations, british government, politician, power relations, state affairs, boss and employee, political satire ...
Time:
20th century, 70s, 80s
Place:
england, united kingdom, britain, europe
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Genre: Drama, History
Country: Austria, West Germany
Duration: 87 min.
Story:
A real time recreation of the 1942 Wannsee Conference, in which leading SS and Nazi Party officals gathered to discuss the "Final Solution to the Jewish Question". Led by SS-General Reinhard Heydrich, the Wannsee Conference was the ...
Style:
contemplative, thought provoking, talky, captivating, bleak ...
Plot:
world war two, holocaust, nazi, nazi germany, world war, genocide, racism, anti semitism, nazi officer, nazism, crime against humanity, conference ...
Time:
year 1942, 1940s
Place:
germany, berlin germany, europe, palestine, warsaw poland
Is relevant?
221K
Genre: Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Country: UK, USA
Duration: 132 min.
Story:
Low-level bureaucrat Sam Lowry escapes the monotony of his day-to-day life through a recurring daydream of himself as a virtuous hero saving a beautiful damsel. Investigating a case that led to the wrongful arrest and eventual death of an innocent ...
Style:
surreal, cult classic, mind bending, psychological, futuristic ...
Audience:
adult
Plot:
dystopia, dream, satire, distopia, cyberpunk, surrealism, surveillance, absurdism, fighting the system, bureaucracy, christmas, hallucination ...
Time:
future, year 1985, year 1984
Place:
england, london, britain, europe, brazil ...
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Genre: Comedy, Drama
Country: Mexico
Duration: 109 min.
Story:
Mateo Melgarejo (played by Mario Moreno "Cantinflas") is a notary public and scribe for the illiterate people of Santo Domingo, a neighborhood north of Mexico City's Zócalo. A squatter friend asks for his help in negotiating with the ...
Style:
slapstick, biting, realistic, semi serious, humorous ...
Plot:
corruption, secretary, office, car accident, bureaucrat, car race, leadership, leader, friendship, minister, deaf, clerk ...
Time:
70s, 20th century
Place:
mexico
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Genre: Action, Drama, Thriller
Country: India
Duration: 165 min.
Story:
Ram, a newly appointed district collector, takes charge in a city in Andhra Pradesh and immediately confronts the deeply entrenched corruption and inefficiency plaguing the government. Determined to bring reforms, he initiates sweeping changes, ...
Style:
political thriller, tense, inspirational, suspenseful, patriotic ...
Plot:
corruption, election campaign, power struggle, public service, legal battle, family drama, bureaucrat
Is relevant?
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 100 min.
Story:
Claire moves impulsively from NYC to Paris, where she nannies for the family from hell, battles wacky French bureaucrats, embarrasses herself in front of her Parisian crush, and navigates a toxic relationship—among other faux pas.
Style:
romantic comedy, dark comedy, romantic
Plot:
nanny, satire, relationships, embarrassment, fish out of water, socially awkward, female protagonist, independent woman, personal growth, family conflict, toxic relationship, urban ...
Place:
paris france, new york
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Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
Country: USA, Canada
Duration: 117 min.
Story:
In the year 3000, man is no match for the Psychlos, a greedy, manipulative race of aliens on a quest for ultimate profit. Led by the powerful Terl, the Psychlos are stripping Earth clean of its natural resources, using the broken remnants of ...
Style:
futuristic, cult classic, dutch angle, exciting, suspenseful ...
Audience:
boys' night
Plot:
alien invasion, alien, post apocalypse, evil alien, heroic mission, violence, slavery, escape attempt, danger, escapades, survival, rat ...
Time:
future, year 2000, y2k, distant future
Place:
denver colorado, washington d.c.
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Genre: Comedy, Horror
Country: USA
Duration: 96 min.
Story:
Dracula and Renefield relocate to 70's era New York in search of Cindy Sondheim (the reincarnation of Dracula's one true love, Mina Harker). "Trouble adjusting" is a wild understatement for the Count as he battles Cindy's ...
Style:
spoof, surprise ending, horror comedy, psychotronic, detective ...
Audience:
kids, chick flick, date night, teens
Plot:
vampire, dracula, disco, romantic rivalry, supernatural power, master servant relationship, sidekick, supernatural, culture clash, fish out of water, love, police station ...
Time:
year 1979, 70s, 20th century
Place:
romania, new york, usa
Is relevant?
484K
Genre: Action, Comedy, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
Country: USA
Duration: 105 min.
Story:
After losing their academic posts at a prestigious university, a team of parapsychologists goes into business as proton-pack-toting "ghostbusters" who exterminate ghouls, hobgoblins and supernatural pests of all stripes. An ad campaign ...
Style:
funny, humorous, entertaining, cult classic, horror comedy ...
Audience:
kids, family outing, teens, girls' night, family friendly ...
Plot:
supernatural, ghost, monster, nerd, transformation, accountant, imagination, giant monster, chase, friendship, librarian, haunting ...
Time:
80s, year 2016, 20th century, year 1989, year 1984 ...
Place:
new york, manhattan new york city, nova scotia, usa, new york state ...
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Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi
Country: USA, Canada
Duration: 128 min.
Story:
Third entry in the "Deadpool" franchise. Plot TBA.
Style:
buddy comedy, raunchy comedy, entertaining, psychotronic, action packed ...
Plot:
multiverse, x men, avenger, masked hero, final battle, regeneration, epic battle, redemption, mind reading, vulgar language, heroes, bald woman ...
Time:
2020s, 2010s
Place:
north dakota, new york, canada, north america
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Genre: Comedy
Country: Belgium, France, Germany
Duration: 25 min.
TV show
Story:
Samy, a young parliamentary assistant, arrives in Brussels after the Brexit referendum. He is not fit for the job. Samy doesn't know much about European institutions and he hopes to get away with it thanks to his cleverness…
Style:
entertaining, semi serious, captivating, thought provoking, satirical ...
Plot:
european union, political satire, workplace, politics, bureaucracy, office politics, environmental activism, social issues, shark, society, social problems, satire ...
Place:
europe, brussels, brussels belgium
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Genre: Action, Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi
Country: Japan
Duration: 120 min.
Story:
From the mind behind Evangelion comes a hit larger than life. When a massive, gilled monster emerges from the deep and tears through the city, the government scrambles to save its citizens. A rag-tag team of volunteers cuts through a web of red ...
Style:
suspense, tense, serious, natural horror, dark ...
Audience:
teens, boys' night
Plot:
godzilla, giant monster, kaiju, giant, creature feature, creature, danger, radioactivity, scientist, evolution, military, missile ...
Time:
2010s, year 2016
Place:
japan, tokyo, asia
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Genre: Action, Comedy, Crime, Mystery
Country: Japan
Duration: 119 min.
Story:
Aoshima, a police detective working in the Bayside Precinct, is continually frustrated by the hierarchy and red tape that plague the system. His friend Muroi is climbing the ladder of the police bureaucracy. Muroi has made a pact with Aoshima that ...
Style:
detective
Plot:
stealing, coworker relationship, coworker, traffic policeman, violence, murder, police, police officer, crime investigation, satire, teddy bear, internet ...
Place:
japan
Is relevant?
Genre: Comedy, Horror
Country: Cuba
Duration: 85 min.
Story:
A young man attempts to fight the system in an entertaining account of bureaucracy amok and the tyranny of red tape.
Style:
black comedy, satirical, dark comedy, tragicomedy, manga ...
Plot:
bureaucracy, satire, social satire, political satire, irony, social commentary, absurdism, anti establishment, farce, widow, nephew, anarchist ...
Time:
20th century, 60s
Place:
cuba, latin america, south america
Is relevant?
Genre: Comedy
Country: Canada
Duration: 30 min.
TV show
Plot:
fictional city, small town, mayor, bureaucrat, bureaucracy, television, domineering mother, man child, political corruption, british accent
Place:
canada
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Genre: Comedy, Drama
Country: Iran, Italy, Canada, Switzerland
Duration: 123 min.
Story:
A female election agent and a gun-toting soldier try to collect votes among the local islanders with mixed success.
Style:
surreal, humorous, stylized, realistic, semi serious ...
Plot:
politics, satire, citizenship, visceral, soldier, campaign, heroes, state affairs, odd couple, political unrest, island, culture clash ...
Time:
year 2001
Place:
iran, middle east
Is relevant?
Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi
Country: UK, USA
Duration: 109 min.
Story:
Mere seconds before the Earth is to be demolished by an alien construction crew, Arthur Dent is swept off the planet by his friend Ford Prefect, a researcher penning a new edition of "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy."
Style:
satirical, philosophical, light, clever, funny ...
Audience:
family outing, kids, teens, family friendly, adult
Plot:
space travel, outer space, alien, space and aliens, fantasy world, sarcasm, robot, benign alien, spacecraft, friends, buddies, space opera ...
Time:
future, year 2005, 2000s
Place:
himalaya, madagascar, england, london
Is relevant?
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Genre: Action, Comedy, Sci-Fi
Country: Australia
Duration: 85 min.
Story:
A scientist & inventor in 1907, Dr Plonk, predicts that the world will end in 101 years, unless something is done about it.
Style:
humorous, feel good, absurd, captivating, slapstick ...
Plot:
time travel, time machine, mad scientist, politics, danger, laboratory, farce, unsuccessful, disorder, chases and races, misfit, chaos and mayhem ...
Time:
year 2007, future, 20th century, 1910s, 2000s ...
Place:
south australia, adelaide south australia, australia
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