| She Said (2022) | 7.2 | |
| The Young Pope (2016) | 8.3 | |
| Brubaker (1980) | 7.1 | |
| Snowden (2016) | 7.3 | |
| The First Purge (2018) | 5.2 |
Abuse of power movies and TV shows – page 4
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List of abuse of power movies
Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 98 min.
Story:
Two dissidents, fall in love in a Marxist USSR Gulag death camp. As their friends die, they commit to the seeming impossible, escape, but both must first answer their deepest moral questions about the meaning of life, sacrifice and freedom.
Style:
bleak, dark, historical drama, period piece, political drama
Plot:
gulag, prisoner of war camp, oppression, totalitarianism, sacrifice, survival, brutality, escape, communism, marxism, prison break, desperation ...
Time:
1950s, 1940s
Place:
soviet union, ussr
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Genre: Action, Crime, Drama
Country: Philippines
Duration: 90 min.
Story:
Loosely based on a rape case that happened to two sisters in Cebu, Visayas, Philippines in late 1990s.
Style:
dark, intense, bleak, realistic, period piece
Plot:
rape, gang, gang violence, sexual assault, violence, abuse of power, wealthy family, class conflict, social injustice, toxic masculinity, social commentary, corruption ...
Time:
90s
Place:
the philippines
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Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 69 min.
Story:
A man runs a commune where he imprisons, abuses and tortures women.
Style:
dark, transgressive, tension, erotic drama, noir ...
Plot:
sexploitation, female whipping, island, exploitation, sexual abuse, abuse of power, desert island, hostage situation, threat, abduction, isolation, psychological torture ...
Time:
60s
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Genre: Action, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 75 min.
Story:
After their candidates win control of a farming community in an election, fruit-pickers start getting harassed by the local law enforcement officials.
Style:
tense, suspense, period piece, crime drama, political drama
Plot:
election, corruption, police brutality, abuse of power, labor movement, political corruption, oppression, intimidation, class conflict, social injustice, working class, solidarity ...
Time:
70s
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Genre: Drama
Country: Italy
Duration: 116 min.
Story:
Claudio Scanna is a private in the Italian army: during his first night in a new military base he gets in a fight with senior recruits. Lieutenant Fili, Claudio's commanding officer, is denied a promotion because his superiors discover he was ...
Style:
tense, dark, intense, tragic
Plot:
italian army, military, army, hierarchy, bullying, abuse of power, discipline, mockery, abuse, realism, boot camp, military base ...
Time:
80s
Place:
italy
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Genre: Mystery, Thriller
Country: Venezuela, Colombia, USA
Duration: 60 min.
TV show
Story:
This riveting series, based on true events, tells the chilling story of how a distinguished psychiatrist is exposed as an abusive monster and cold-blooded murderer. Highly respected by his peers, Dr. Raimundo Acosta has built a thriving practice and ...
Style:
suspenseful, captivating, psychological, realistic, disturbing ...
Plot:
murder, psychopath, serial killer, cover up, killing spree, psychiatrist, true crime, dark secret, killing, psycho killer, murderer, murder mystery ...
Place:
latin america
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Genre: Drama
Country: Hong Kong
Duration: 92 min.
Story:
Tells the story of an oppressive revolutionary government randomly arresting unsuspecting citizens. The men are used to target practice and the women become prostitutes.
Style:
grim, bleak, dark drama, period piece, political thriller
Plot:
prostitution, sexual abuse, violence, sexploitation, revenge, victimization, abuse of power, corruption, psychological trauma, political oppression, human trafficking, orphan ...
Place:
hong kong
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Genre: Romance
Duration: 104 min.
Story:
1825, the petty countship of Rennitz in the post-Napoleonic kingdom of Hannover. Handsome, clever forester Walther Fichtner forgot his dream of succeeding old estate steward Senneisen, his former mentor, when handpicked as gloomy count ...
Style:
historical drama, period piece, tension, melancholic
Plot:
social injustice, abuse of power, patriarchy, loyalty, forbidden romance, class struggle, gender roles, aristocracy, sacrifice, jealousy, betrayal, moral dilemma ...
Time:
19th century
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Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 100 min.
Story:
Director Thomas J. Tobin's 1977 drama about college freshmen subjected to fraternity hazing stars Gregory Harrison, Peter Fox, Scott Newman, Nancy Morgan and Wendy Phillips.
Style:
serious, tense, grim, dark drama, realistic ...
Plot:
campus, fraternity, college, mockery, social commentary, abuse of power, bullying, loss of innocence, peer pressure, sorority, reform, moral dilemma ...
Time:
1950s, year 1954, 50s
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Genre: Comedy, Crime
Country: Germany
Duration: 89 min.
Story:
No overview found.
Style:
dark comedy, crime drama, tension, suspense, detective
Plot:
retirement home, injustice, murder mystery, abuse of power, friendship, ethical dilemma, scheming, whodunit, vigilante justice, revenge, bureaucracy, senior citizen ...
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Genre: Crime, Thriller
Country: India
Duration: 117 min.
Story:
While enduring constant harassment from an authoritative police officer, Naisha and her colleague team up to solve cases.
Style:
tense, suspense, dark, intense, realistic
Audience:
adult
Plot:
law enforcement, police procedural, investigation, abuse of power, teamwork, harassment, justice, partner, colleague, urban, resilience, oppression ...
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Genre: Drama
Country: UK
Duration: 80 min.
Story:
The powerful and inspiring story of Andy Woodward, one of the first footballers to come forward with allegations of sexual abuse in the national game.
Style:
psychological, captivating, thrilling, emotional, intense ...
Plot:
soccer, sexual abuse, child abuse, football, whistleblower, domestic drama, traumatic memory, ex football player, football player, troubled past, painful memories, life is a bitch ...
Place:
england
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Genre: Crime, Romance, Thriller
Country: Sri Lanka
Duration: 110 min.
Story:
A highly respected priest conspires with his mistress to poison both her husband and his own wife.
Style:
tense, disturbing, captivating, suspense, psychological ...
Audience:
boys' night, chick flick
Plot:
poisoning, murder, betrayal, religious hypocrisy, escapades, priest, poison, husband wife relationship, danger, brutality, couples, love ...
Time:
70s
Place:
sri lanka
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Genre: Drama
Country: Germany, France
Duration: 95 min.
Story:
How Murat Kurnaz ended up in Guantanamo Bay is a mysterious story. 5 YEARS investigates the psychological aspect of this endless and unjustified "imprisonment" where Kurnaz had to endure never ending physical and psychological torture.
Style:
captivating, psychological, political, thought provoking, bleak ...
Plot:
biopic, prison life, prison, injustice, human rights, jailed, confined, military prison, jail cell, prison violence, prisoner, jail ...
Time:
21st century
Place:
germany
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Genre: Romance
Country: Pakistan
TV show
Story:
After a rich politician's son kills a young woman's brother, an unlikely romantic connection complicates her pursuit of justice.
Style:
romantic drama, emotional, captivating, disturbing, heartfelt ...
Plot:
love story, revenge, female protagonist, murder, criminal's revenge, vengeance, loss of brother, family drama, love interest, male female relationship, fall in love, in love ...
Time:
2010s
Place:
pakistan
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Genre: Comedy, Drama
Country: India
Duration: 126 min.
Story:
Stray, poor, idle, addicted common people can be found easily around us. The politicians and system treat them as puppets. Such people are not considered as human beings. Most of their questions can't be solved but they themselves are a big ...
Style:
realistic, melancholic, art house, political drama, tragic
Plot:
poverty, social injustice, social commentary, social realism, street life, addiction, class struggle, abuse of power, oppression, revolution, moral ambiguity, survival ...
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Genre: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Country: Mexico
Duration: 45 min.
TV show
Story:
The story of a humble farmer who becomes President of Mexico. When he is falsely accused of fraud and incarcerated, he must fight back against the corrupt system behind the scheme and clear his name for the sake of his country and family.
Style:
tense, captivating, disturbing, political thriller, intense ...
Plot:
political repression, political intrigue, confined, political persecution, president, wrongful imprisonment, corruption, politician, jail, jailed, political prisoner, politics ...
Place:
mexico, latin america, mexico city
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Genre: Drama, History, Mystery, Romance, Thriller
Country: Iran
Duration: 87 min.
Story:
In 1967, an old prisoner in southern Iran is being evacuated because of the proximity to the city's new airport. The head of the prison, Major Nemat Jahed, and his agents are busy transferring prisoners to the new prison, until ...
Style:
tense, romantic, captivating, intense, art house ...
Plot:
prison escape, prison, jail, love and romance, escape, investigation, escape from custody, romantic relationship, claustrophobia, character study, abuse of power, isolation ...
Time:
60s
Place:
persia, middle east, iran
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Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Country: Canada
Duration: 88 min.
Story:
In a small town, Jordan, the son of police chief Bates, and his friends Glenn and Russel Derrek, the son of the garage-owner Gordon Russell, enjoy having their way with local girls, like Tori, and recording those exploits on video. When Alex Mills ...
Style:
suspense, serious, captivating, suspenseful, realistic ...
Plot:
small town, ambition, love, father son relationship, mother daughter relationship, teenage girl, party, prison, sheriff, threat to kill, discussion, witness ...
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Genre: Drama
Country: Romania
Duration: 114 min.
Story:
When young Daria enters rehab to kick the drug habit her first love left her with, her perceived innocence saves her from the sexual advances of the mostly male junkies inside and gains her their protection. Suddenly thrown into the spotlight and ...
Style:
intense, emotional, dark, disturbing, realistic ...
Plot:
drug rehab, addiction, trauma, female protagonist, recovery, manipulation, survival, abuse of power, sexual content, sexual manipulation, character study, moral ambiguity ...
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Genre: Crime, Drama
Country: Austria
Duration: 90 min.
Story:
Young police chief Sandra Mohr returns to her hometown of Graz with a bad feeling. Together with her new boss, Sascha Bergmann, she is tasked with solving the death of a journalist who was planning to write an article on abuse of office and nepotism.
Style:
psychological, captivating, tense, thrilling, serious ...
Audience:
adult
Plot:
investigation, murder investigation, crime investigation, police investigation, crime solving, problem, uncover truth, sleuth, police procedural, corruption, murder, abuse of power ...
Time:
2010s
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Genre: Drama
Country: Spain, France, Denmark
Duration: 107 min.
Story:
Petra doesn’t know who her father is. Her entire life, it’s been hidden from her. After the death of her mother, she embarks on a search that leads her to Jaume, a famous artist and a powerful, ruthless man. On her path to uncovering the truth, ...
Style:
intense, tense, suspenseful, twist ending, psychological ...
Plot:
family secret, violence, fatherhood, family drama, identity, father daughter relationship, redemption, abuse of power, complex characters, revenge motive, manipulation, betrayal ...
Time:
90s
Place:
barcelona
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Genre: Horror, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 89 min.
Story:
High school student Jane Shipley seeks to mend her splintering relationship with childhood best friend Merritt, and fit in with her rebellious peers. When Jane's math teacher oversteps his bounds, an apathetic high school administration forces ...
Style:
suspense, tense, slasher, disturbing, captivating ...
Audience:
teen drama
Plot:
high school student, revenge, teacher student relationship, teenage life, high school, murder, teenager, friends, relationship problems, schoolgirl, teen angst, female friendship ...
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Genre: Action, Drama, Romance
Country: India
Duration: 138 min.
Story:
Gunz, a youngster has the urge to mint money stumble upon a filthy rich girl Lucky, who believes Money is the cause of all distress in life. How does their life transform together despite all the problems that arise in the form of money, abuse, and ...
Style:
dramatic, exciting, tense, suspenseful, entertaining ...
Audience:
adult
Plot:
life, police officer, money, young woman, young man, couple relations, boyfriend girlfriend relationship, guy, love, couples, young girl, classism ...
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Genre: Drama, Thriller
Country: South Korea
Duration: 95 min.
Story:
A reporter and a prosecutor investigate the death of an actress, and in the process come into conflict with a group of very powerful people. Based on the true story of actress Jang Ja-yeon's suicide.
Style:
tense, crime drama, captivating, suspense, political thriller ...
Plot:
investigation, reporter, homicide detective, corruption, scandal, justice, murder investigation, partner, partners against crime, criminal, fighting crime, crime investigation ...
Place:
korea, seoul
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Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy
Country: China
Duration: 93 min.
Story:
During the reign of Emperor Jia Jing of the Ming Dynasty, the evil court official Yan Song relies on the emperor favoritism towards him, becoming overbearing and domineering. An honest official Zhang Ying Long impeaches Yan Song with a Ten Cimes ...
Style:
historical drama, captivating, period piece, serious, grim ...
Plot:
palace intrigue, ming dynasty, swashbuckler, martial arts, assassin, political corruption, power struggle, adventure hero, satire, royal court, royal palace, intrigue ...
Place:
ancient china
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Genre: Drama
Country: Argentina
Duration: 95 min.
Story:
Juan is a 35 year old man whose hobby is bodybuilding. He works in a factory, where despite its huge and muscled physique, is mistreated by his bosses and colleagues. His biggest dream is to leave that life gray and a better life, especially owning ...
Style:
melancholic, intense, suspense, grim
Plot:
moral ambiguity, moral dilemma, character study, male protagonist, working class, harassment, bullying, blue collar, factory worker, abuse of power, oppression, poverty ...
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Genre: Crime, Drama
Country: Philippines, Japan
Duration: 114 min.
Story:
Set in the Philippines, Takashi Miike’s “The Guys from Paradise” weaves together the stories of several real-life criminal cases. Young up-and-coming salary man Kohei Hayakawa is sent to Paradise prison on false drug charges, and assumes his ...
Style:
suspenseful, thrilling, captivating, psychological, bleak ...
Plot:
prison, prison life, organized crime, corruption, jail, imprisoned, problem, lifestyle change, changing lives, criminal underworld, gangster, false accusation ...
Place:
japan, the philippines
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Genre: Drama
Country: Germany, Austria
Duration: 100 min.
Story:
In Iran, the retired dance teacher Tarlan witnesses her friend Rana's murder by her husband, who is an important government figure. When the police refuse to investigate, Tarlan must decide whether to bow to political pressure or risk her ...
Style:
political thriller, suspense, grim, tense
Plot:
female protagonist, moral dilemma, murder witness, oppression, abuse of power, corruption, cover up, social commentary, whistleblower, surveillance, female friendship, fear ...
Place:
tehran, iran
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Genre: Crime, Drama
Country: South Africa
Duration: 123 min.
Story:
When two corrupt police officers investigate the brutal murder of a young girl, tensions come to a head in their small, racially-segregated town.
Style:
tense, dramatic, suspenseful, harsh, serious ...
Audience:
adult
Plot:
corruption, small town, segregation, police, racial segregation, investigation, murder investigation, racial tension, racial injustice, murder, brutality, police corruption ...
Place:
africa, south africa
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