Freedom of speech movies and TV shows
The list contains the best, new and most relevant freedom of speech movies ordered by relevance. The recommendation service has sorted out captivating, tense, realistic, controversial, entertaining and satirical films and TV shows about / with social commentary, satire, censorship, friendship, society, rebellion, urban, humour, corruption and comedian plots mostly in Drama, Comedy and Biography genres shot in USA, India, Belgium and other countries.
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TOP 10 movies tagged as freedom of speech: The Post (2017), Storm - Letter of Fire (2017), The Fifth Estate (2013), The Silent Revolution (2018), The Libertine (2000), The Lives of Others (2006), The F Word (2005), The Death of Socrates (2010), Straight Outta Compton (2015), Uncommon (2015).
Best films
New films
| Spider (2019) | 6.3 | |
| The Preacher (2016) | 6.9 | |
| Eleanor and Colett (2017) | 7.0 | |
| Promise of Pisa (2019) | 6.7 | |
| Unsilenced (2021) | 6.8 |
List of freedom of speech movies
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Genre: Biography, Drama, History, Thriller, War
Country: USA, India
Duration: 116 min.
Story:
A cover-up that spanned four U.S. Presidents pushed the country's first female newspaper publisher and a hard-driving editor to join an unprecedented battle between journalist and government. Inspired by true events.
Style:
political thriller, inspirational, period piece, political, factual ...
Audience:
family friendly, adult
Plot:
journalism, truth, expose, whistleblower, newspaper office, newspaper, journalist, cover up, lie, wartime, freedom of the press, u.s. government ...
Time:
year 2017, year 1965, 90s, 70s, year 1972 ...
Place:
washington d.c., usa, vietnam
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Genre: Adventure, Drama, Family
Country: Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg
Duration: 100 min.
Story:
The film is set in 1521 Antwerp, in a Europe ravaged by religious wars, and during the early years of the Reformation. It tells the story of the twelve year old, Falko Voeten – a printer’s son. When Falko’s father, Klaas Voeten, a printer of ...
Style:
suspense, captivating, bleak, unusual plot structure, contemplative ...
Plot:
reformation, inquisition, boy, tyranny, boy girl friendship, strong female character, justice, friendship, father figure, prison, dungeon, disguise ...
Time:
16th century
Place:
antwerp, netherlands
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Genre: Biography, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Country: USA, India, Belgium
Duration: 128 min.
Story:
A look at the relationship between WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange and his early supporter and eventual colleague Daniel Domscheit-Berg, and how the website's growth and influence led to an irreparable rift between the two friends.
Style:
tense, political, stylized, realistic, suspenseful ...
Audience:
family friendly, teens
Plot:
journalism, internet, politics, whistleblower, computers and web, international relations, spy, hacking, computer hacker, hacker, biopic, journalist ...
Time:
year 2007, 2000s, year 2010, year 2011, 21st century
Place:
europe, germany, london, afghanistan, pentagon ...
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Genre: Drama, History
Country: Germany
Duration: 111 min.
Story:
It's 1956. During a visit to a cinema in West Berlin, East German high school pupils Theo and Kurt see disturbing newsreel footage of the uprising in Budapest. Back in Stalinstadt, one of the GDR’s flagship workers’ settlements, they have ...
Style:
disturbing, thought provoking, suspenseful, captivating, political ...
Plot:
cold war, solidarity, teenager, friendship, learning the truth, border crossing, high school, communism, betrayal, father son relationship, twists and turns, nazi ...
Time:
1950s, year 1956, 50s, year 1953
Place:
east germany, west berlin west germany, germany, hungary, german democratic republic ...
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Genre: Comedy, History
Country: France
Duration: 100 min.
Story:
French philosopher Denis Diderot produces the first encyclopedia while indulging in 18th-century decadence.
Style:
semi serious, witty, humorous, captivating, period piece ...
Plot:
enlightenment, writer's life, against the rules, fighting the system, rebelliousness, rebellion, clergy, society, idealism, couple relations, religions or cults, nudity ...
Time:
georgian era, 18th century
Place:
europe, france
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Genre: Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 171 min.
Story:
Successful surgeon Tomas leaves Prague for an operation, meets a young photographer named Tereza, and brings her back with him. Tereza is surprised to learn that Tomas is already having an affair with the bohemian Sabina, but when the Soviet ...
Style:
sexy, erotic, sexual, sensual, erotic drama ...
Audience:
date night, adult
Plot:
sex, infidelity, passion, adultery, waitress, photography, voyeurism, lesbianism, voyeur, erotic scene, photograph, love triangle ...
Time:
20th century, year 1988, year 1968, 60s
Place:
central europe, california, switzerland, soviet union, europe ...
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Genre: Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Country: Germany, France
Duration: 137 min.
Story:
A tragic love story set in East Berlin with the backdrop of an undercover Stasi controlled culture. Stasi captain Wieler is ordered to follow author Dreyman and plunges deeper and deeper into his life until he reaches the threshold of doubting the ...
Style:
gloomy, political thriller, sincere, political, emotional ...
Audience:
date night, adult
Plot:
surveillance, cold war, spy, communism, berlin wall, stasi, politics, redemption, espionage, iron curtain, life philosophy, voyeurism ...
Time:
80s, 20th century, year 1989, 2000s, 90s ...
Place:
east germany, germany, berlin germany, europe, soviet union ...
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Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 85 min.
Story:
A frustrated radio DJ takes to the streets of Manhattan during the Republican National Convention after the FCC has slapped his station with $1 million in indecency fines, and popular radio personality Joe Pace (Josh Hamilton) isn't going down ...
Style:
serious, disturbing, realistic, captivating, political
Plot:
politics, radio dj, fighting the system, injustice, republican, hopes, idealism, chaos, state affairs, protest, campaign, society ...
Time:
2000s
Place:
new york, usa
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Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: USA
Duration: 84 min.
Story:
This is the story of the first martyr of free speech. Socrates is on trial for his life. He will be put to death and he knows it. 2500 years later we remember his words. The Death of Socrates was filmed in 10 countries by 23 filmmakers in 7 ...
Style:
philosophical, thought provoking, contemplative, experimental, art house ...
Plot:
monologue, legacy, martyrdom, death, philosopher, memory, trial, experimental narrative, visionary, biopic, minimalism, justice ...
Place:
ancient greece, greece, athens greece
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Genre: Biography, Drama, History, Music, Musical
Country: USA, Japan
Duration: 147 min.
Story:
In 1987, five young men, using brutally honest rhymes and hardcore beats, put their frustration and anger about life in the most dangerous place in America into the most powerful weapon they had: their music. Taking us back to where it all began, ...
Style:
realistic, hood, intense, clever, inspirational ...
Audience:
manly
Plot:
hip hop, racism, music, ghetto, gangster, redemption, rap, rags to riches, profanity, rapper, african american, gang ...
Time:
90s, year 2015, 2010s, year 1990, year 1995 ...
Place:
los angeles, california, milwaukee wisconsin, usa, detroit ...
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Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 106 min.
Story:
Jesus combined diverse people and assorted stories to change the world! Now, He wants to use you! When the students of Rosewood High School lose their theater, music and dance departments due to budgets cuts, they create their own. Struggling to ...
Style:
sincere, captivating, psychological, disturbing, christian film
Plot:
high school student, faith, christian, bible, christian propaganda, rehearsal, religion, christianity, theatre play, school club, high school life, religious conversion ...
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Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 95 min.
Story:
A captivating statesman from America's past takes a modern-day family on a series of wild adventures. With a spicy mix of humor, magic and logic, he opens their eyes to the origins and importance of the U.S. Constitution, the degree to which it ...
Style:
educational, edutainment, inspirational, light hearted, political drama
Audience:
family friendly
Plot:
u.s. constitution, american history, patriotism, historical figure, legacy, voting, family values, magic realism, travel, small town, road trip, constitution ...
Time:
21st century
Place:
washington d.c.
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Genre: Drama
Country: Canada
Duration: 108 min.
Story:
When the Chinese Communist Party launches a brutal crackdown on its citizens, a team of innocent students risk everything to expose the deadly propaganda and fight for freedom.
Style:
historical drama, political thriller, emotional, political drama
Plot:
authoritarianism, human rights, repression, persecution, brutality, investigative reporter, conscience, courage, journalism, torture, activism, resistance ...
Place:
beijing china, china
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Genre: Drama
Country: Federal Republic of Yugoslavia
Duration: 116 min.
Story:
In a near-future Belgrade, a DJ stirs up trouble with his rocking anti-establishment broadcasts. After his station is shut down, he takes to the street and starts transmitting revolution with the police hot on his trail.
Style:
independent film, political thriller, tense, noir, political drama
Plot:
anti establishment, authoritarianism, rebellion, counterculture, propaganda, police chase, youth culture, urban, surveillance, activism, civil unrest, dystopia ...
Time:
near future, 90s
Place:
eastern europe, belgrade, serbia, former yugoslavia
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Genre: Comedy
Country: Egypt
Duration: 125 min.
Story:
Nader saif eldeen and Afet elsherbiny are two competing Egyptians newspaper reporters who expose the truth but the Channel Manager rejects that for fear of government.
Style:
satirical, captivating, humorous, semi serious, feel good ...
Audience:
adult
Plot:
journalism, political satire, satire, humour, reporter, news reporter, female journalist, journalist, investigation, social commentary, corruption, urban ...
Place:
egypt, cairo egypt
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Genre: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 65 min.
Story:
Bill Maher will be bringing his stand-up show to screens this summer with when he appears on stage from Tulsa in Bill Maher: Live From Oklahoma.
Style:
satirical, funny, entertaining, captivating, humorous ...
Plot:
stand up comedy, satire, stand up comedian, comedian, live performance, american politics, joke, social satire, humour, political satire, public speaking, monologue ...
Place:
oklahoma
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Genre: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 72 min.
Story:
As he closes out his slate of comedy specials, Dave takes the stage to try and set the record straight — and get a few things off his chest.
Style:
controversial, humorous, entertaining, feel good, captivating ...
Plot:
stand up comedy, controversy, satire, stand up comedian, social commentary, interracial relations, humour, comedian, comedy club, irony, social satire, theater ...
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Genre: Comedy
Country: USA
TV show
Story:
Moshe Kasher brings the internet’s most contentious topics into the studio for face-to-face discussions that are sure to make everyone uncomfortable. It’s a message board come to life – but this time, hiding behind a username isn’t an option.
Style:
satirical, semi serious, humorous, feel good, funny ...
Plot:
talk show, sketch, social commentary, controversy, current affairs, comedian, satire, social issues, stand up comedian, social satire, humour, interview ...
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Genre: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 58 min.
Story:
Comedian Jim Norton tackles the twisted state of the 21st century, including how modern technology affects everything from free speech to hooking up.
Style:
funny, captivating, entertaining, satirical, feel good ...
Plot:
stand up comedy, live performance, comedian, sexual humor, social commentary, public speaking, humour, satire, joke, stand up comedian, internet culture, social media ...
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Genre: Drama, Mystery
Country: Egypt
Duration: 130 min.
Story:
A seemingly traditional journey of a young sheikh in a governmental mosque who moves from leading prayers to becoming a TV celebrity issuing "fatwas" that are accepted by millions who have become fans of his as a result of his courage and ...
Style:
thought provoking, religious drama, thrilling, psychological, captivating ...
Plot:
moral ambiguity, social commentary, hypocrisy, power struggle, ethical dilemma, fundamentalism, self discovery, life is a bitch, social problems, society, changing lives, lifestyle change ...
Time:
2010s
Place:
egypt, middle east
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Genre: Drama
Country: Hungary
Duration: 75 min.
Story:
Anthology film made as an act of protest against Hungarian government of Viktor Orban.
Style:
anthology, controversial, independent film, art film, experimental ...
Plot:
political protest, activism, social commentary, political satire, authoritarianism, human rights, corruption, satire, nationalism, civil unrest, realism, sketch ...
Time:
21st century
Place:
hungary, budapest, eastern europe
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Genre: Drama
Country: Japan
Duration: 113 min.
Story:
It is the job of the press to cover corporate crime, government plots and society. It is in this context that young female reporter on the beat Erika rolls up her sleeves and goes to work regarding what seems to be a government cover up. She is ...
Style:
political thriller, thrilling, captivating, serious, suspenseful ...
Plot:
investigative journalism, conspiracy, reporter, journalist, female reporter, investigative reporter, investigation, political scandal, cover up, government corruption, political conspiracy, press agent ...
Time:
2010s
Place:
japan, tokyo
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Genre: Action, Comedy, Drama, Romance, Music
Country: West Germany
Duration: 180 min.
TV show
Story:
Three young men somehow get together and start a pirate broadcaster.
Style:
satirical, comedy drama
Plot:
friendship, youth culture, counterculture, coming of age, anti establishment, unhappiness, small town, satire, ambition, police chase, radicalism, experimental narrative ...
Time:
80s
Place:
west germany, northern germany
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Genre: Comedy
Country: Spain
Duration: 29 min.
TV show
Story:
A famous actor is sentenced to two years and a day in prison over a controversial religious joke - and finds prison might not be as bad as it was made up to be.
Style:
satirical, entertaining, semi serious, ironic, captivating ...
Plot:
prison life, satire, prison, irony, religious intolerance, silly humor, absurd humor, gross out humor, convict, prison sentence, jailed, joke ...
Time:
2020s
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Genre: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 24 min.
Story:
Never before seen footage from the award-winning movie Borat Subsequent Moviefilm.
Style:
controversial, mockumentary, absurd, dark comedy
Plot:
satire, social commentary, entrapment, political satire, hidden camera, taboo, found footage, american politics, fish out of water, road trip, character study, censorship ...
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Genre: Action, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 108 min.
Story:
An American is kidnapped while attending a conference in Cairo and ends up in prison in Iran on spying charges. His wife goes to Iran, determined to get him out.
Style:
political thriller, tense, suspenseful, realistic, independent film ...
Plot:
torture, terrorist, abduction, kidnapping, hostage, authoritarianism, rescue mission, investigative journalism, family drama, political corruption, trial, investigation ...
Time:
2010s
Place:
tehran iran, middle east, washington d.c., cairo egypt
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Genre: Biography, Drama
Country: UK
Duration: 90 min.
Story:
This 90-minute factual drama goes behind the scenes of the hit video game Grand Theft Auto, arguably the greatest British coding success since Bletchley Park. The fastest-selling entertainment product in history comes not from Silicon Valley, but ...
Style:
controversial, tension, thought provoking, intense, satirical
Plot:
video game, courtroom, courtroom drama, ghetto, journalist, biopic, car theft, christian, social commentary, court case, game, legal battle ...
Time:
90s
Place:
usa, britain, florida, san diego california, london
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Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 120 min.
Story:
A family is torn apart during the American Civil War.
Style:
tense, realistic, serious, touching, captivating ...
Plot:
american civil war, civil war, anti war, farm, life is a bitch, society, family life, family drama, family conflict, danger, moral dilemma, village life ...
Time:
1860s, 19th century
Place:
new york, usa
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Genre: Comedy
Country: Brazil
Duration: 62 min.
Story:
An off-color joke nearly cost him everything. Brazilian comic Rafinha Bastos talks about that and much more, from his divorce to finding love again.
Style:
funny, captivating, entertaining, satirical, humorous ...
Plot:
satire, stand up comedy, joke, public speaking, stand up comedian, comedian, sexual joke, humour, dark humor, controversy, adult humor, divorce ...
Place:
brazil
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Genre: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 56 min.
Story:
From his onstage tackle to the slap heard round the world, Dave Chappelle lets loose in this freewheeling and unfiltered stand-up comedy special.
Style:
satirical, feel good, captivating, psychological, entertaining ...
Audience:
adult
Plot:
comedian, stand up comedy, satire, humour, stand up comedian, irreverent, social commentary, adult humor, celebrity culture, interracial relations, improv, confession ...
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