| Network (1976) | 8.1 | |
| To Die For (1995) | 6.8 | |
| Snowden (2016) | 7.3 | |
| The Insider (1999) | 7.8 | |
| Salvador (1986) | 7.3 |
Journalism movies and TV shows – page 4
Best films
Genre: Biography, Drama
Country: Sweden, Norway
Duration: 126 min.
Story:
Renowned journalist Torgny Segerstedt declares war against Hitler as he criticizes Swedish politicians who tried to look away from the tyranny of the Nazis with the good excuse of “neutralism”. His only weapon is his pen and his life is full of ...
Style:
serious, touching, realistic, bleak, gloomy ...
Plot:
world war two, journalism, political unrest, life is a bitch, fascism, idealism, wartime life, rebelliousness, righting the wronged, hopes, media, against the odds ...
Time:
20th century, 1940s, 1930s
Place:
eastern europe
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Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: UK, Zimbabwe, USA
Duration: 157 min.
Story:
A dramatic story, based on actual events, about the friendship between two men struggling against apartheid in South Africa in the 1970s. Donald Woods is a white liberal journalist in South Africa who begins to follow the activities of Stephen Biko, ...
Style:
inspirational, political, cult classic, edutainment, political thriller ...
Plot:
racism, apartheid, politics, journalism, biopic, human rights, civil rights, social injustice, social commentary, black, african, friendship ...
Time:
70s, 20th century, year 1987, year 1975, year 1977
Place:
south africa, africa, cape town south africa, england
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Genre: Comedy, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 104 min.
Story:
In the glamorous world of New York City, Rebecca Bloomwood is a fun-loving girl who is really good at shopping-a little too good, perhaps. She dreams of working for her favorite fashion magazine, but can't quite get her foot in the door-until ...
Style:
romantic, feel good, light, cute, rom com ...
Audience:
chick flick, girls' night, teens, teen drama
Plot:
fashion, shopping, women, overnight success, addiction, love and romance, teenager, teenage girl, city life, fashion industry, rise to the top, journalism ...
Time:
year 2009, 21st century
Place:
new york, usa, london
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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: Drama, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 50 min.
TV show
Story:
Set in present day Washington, D.C., House of Cards is the story of Frank Underwood, a ruthless and cunning politician, and his wife Claire who will stop at nothing to conquer everything. This wicked political drama penetrates the shadowy world of ...
Style:
clever, serious, political, cynical, captivating ...
Audience:
boys' night, teens, adult
Plot:
politics, political intrigue, political corruption, state affairs, manipulation, intrigue, strategy, usa politics, lobbyist, u.s. president, journalism, media ...
Time:
2010s, 2000s, 21st century
Place:
washington d.c., usa, syria
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Genre: Drama, War
Country: Canada, South Africa, Germany
Duration: 98 min.
Story:
American journalists in Sudan are confronted with the dilemma of whether to return home to report on the atrocities they have seen, or to stay behind and help some of the victims they have encountered.
Style:
disturbing, rough, realistic, captivating, serious ...
Plot:
genocide, journalism, rape, desert, journalist, murder, civil war, tragedy, survival, uncover truth, against humanity, injustice ...
Place:
sudan, africa
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1K
Genre: Thriller
Country: Belgium
Duration: 87 min.
Story:
Eva Hendrickx is an ambitious young journalist working on the team of television legend Herman Verbeeck. She's determined to bring a story about the riots in the suburbs of Brussels. While the city spins further away in a spiral of violence, ...
Style:
tense, captivating, serious, suspenseful, multicultural ...
Plot:
journalism, manipulation, ambition, woman in danger, workplace, boss and employee, danger, workplace intrigue, power relations, chaos, moral ambiguity, female protagonist ...
Time:
21st century
Place:
belgium, brussels
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Genre: Drama, War
Country: Norway, Ireland, Sweden
Duration: 117 min.
Story:
On assignment while photographing a female suicide bomber in Kabul, Rebecca – one of the world’s top war photojournalists - gets badly hurt. Back home, another bomb drops as her husband and daughters give her an ultimatum: her work or her family.
Style:
realistic, captivating, emotional, serious, visually stunning ...
Plot:
photograph, journalism, photojournalist, photography, battle zone, relationship vs career, media, parents and children, war correspondent, war photographer, photographer, strong female character ...
Time:
21st century
Place:
afghanistan, africa, kenya, morocco, ireland ...
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Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 155 min.
Story:
A visiting city reporter's assignment suddenly revolves around the murder trial of a local millionaire, whom he befriends.
Style:
atmospheric, gothic, southern gothic, suspense, enigmatic ...
Audience:
chick flick
Plot:
courtroom, lawyer, closeted homosexual, gay interest, investigation, murder, murder trial, journalism, voodoo, gay, justice, american south ...
Time:
20th century, 80s, year 1997
Place:
savannah georgia, southern usa, usa, georgia, new orleans
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Genre: Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 101 min.
Story:
Determined to pull in the Pulitzer Prize, reporter Johnny Barrett will go to any length necessary to win the coveted award. When he learns of an unsolved murder committed at a mental institution, Barrett devises a scheme to solve it and earn himself ...
Style:
independent film, suspenseful, tense, psychological, bleak ...
Plot:
insanity, mental institution, psychiatrist, mental illness, macabre, murder, journalism, investigation, murder mystery, voice over narration, mental breakdown, racial slur ...
Time:
60s, year 1963, 20th century
Place:
mount fuji, america, africa, japan, usa
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Genre: Comedy, Romance
Country: USA, Poland
Duration: 103 min.
Story:
A reporter Lanie Kerrigan interviews a psychic homeless man for a fluff piece about a football game's score. Instead he tells her that her life has no meaning and is going to end in just a few days, which sparks her to action, trying to change ...
Style:
romantic, sentimental, feel good, teen, entertaining ...
Audience:
chick flick, date night, teens, girls' night
Plot:
journalism, career woman, meaning of life, homeless man, happy ending, prophecy, life & death, life philosophy, love and romance, rise to the top, oracle, family relations ...
Time:
future
Place:
seattle, new york, washington state, usa, san francisco ...
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Genre: Crime, Mystery, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 96 min.
Story:
A young broadcast journalism student is trying to win the approval of her influential mentor who pushes her to reconsider the meaning of truth if it means success.
Style:
captivating, psychological, thrilling, psychological thriller, suspenseful ...
Plot:
journalism, media manipulation, ethical dilemma, moral ambiguity, coworker, problem, workplace, journalist, employer employee relationship, female journalist, moral corruption, female protagonist ...
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Genre: Action, Thriller
Country: India
Duration: 150 min.
Story:
A budding journalist passionate about ethical, noble, hard-hitting journalism understands the more flourishing ghetto of sensationalism & news fabrication that the Entertainment TV Channel he belongs to, thrives on. When caught in a dilemma ...
Style:
tense, psychological, suspenseful, thrilling, captivating ...
Audience:
adult
Plot:
journalism, investigative reporter, investigative journalism, reporter, fight, media manipulation, problem, corrupt official, government corruption, journalist, activism, ethical dilemma ...
Place:
india
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Genre: Biography, Drama, Music
Country: UK, France, USA
Duration: 117 min.
Story:
A Los Angeles journalist befriends a homeless Juilliard-trained musician, while looking for a new article for the paper.
Style:
inspirational, sincere, sad, touching, melancholic ...
Audience:
date night, adult
Plot:
music, schizophrenia, prodigy, musician, happy ending, homeless, street musician, journalism, cello, mental disorder, friendship, mental health ...
Time:
year 2009
Place:
los angeles, usa, new york, ohio
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61K
Genre: Comedy, Crime, Mystery
Country: USA
Duration: 98 min.
Story:
A veritable chameleon, investigative reporter Irwin "Fletch" Fletcher might drive his editor up the wall, but he always produces great pieces for the newspaper. When his next story is about the drug trade taking place on the beach, Fletch ...
Style:
witty, humorous, hilarious, light, talky ...
Audience:
kids
Plot:
beach, sarcasm, journalism, reporter, car chase, disguise, investigation, undercover, dating, on the run, voice over narration, lone hero ...
Time:
80s, 20th century
Place:
los angeles, utah, rio de janeiro, usa, santa monica california
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Genre: Comedy, Drama, Family
Country: Canada, USA
Duration: 101 min.
Story:
The Great Depression hits home for nine year old Kit Kittredge when her dad loses his business and leaves to find work. Oscar nominee Abigail Breslin stars as Kit, leading a splendid cast in the first ever "American Girl" theatrical movie. ...
Style:
sentimental, melancholic, stylized, feel good, semi serious ...
Audience:
family outing, family friendly, girls' night, kids, pre-teens ...
Plot:
friendship, journalism, children, coming of age, youth, school, teacher, family relations, life philosophy, child, family life, follow your dream ...
Time:
1930s, year 1934, year 2008, 20th century
Place:
ohio, cincinnati ohio, usa, chicago, ireland ...
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Genre: Comedy, History
Country: Brazil
Duration: 74 min.
Story:
The trajectory of the clumsy reporter Agamenon Mendes Pereira, always present in key events of history, his biggest scoops and his eternal love for Isaura, who survives his unexpected travels around the world, in search of news and fame.
Style:
humorous, captivating, realistic, semi serious, mockumentary ...
Plot:
journalism, goofy hero, desire for fame, ambition, relationship vs career, supportive spouse, couple relations, couples, media, disorder, world spanning, irreverent ...
Place:
brazil
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Genre: Comedy, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 97 min.
Story:
More interested in partying and flirting with young musicians than work, veteran rock journalist Ellie Klug has one last chance to prove her value to her magazine’s editor: a no-stone-unturned search to discover what really happened to long lost ...
Style:
realistic, touching, independent film, feel good, captivating ...
Audience:
chick flick, date night
Plot:
love and romance, journalism, musician, on the road, media, artists and showbiz, filmmaking, rock, looking for love, road trip, friendship, sex on first date ...
Time:
2010s, 21st century
Place:
usa, seattle
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Genre: Comedy
Country: Sweden
Duration: 84 min.
Story:
Utrikesreportern Morgan Pålsson och hans fotograf Robert Flycht blir skickade på ett uppdrag till ett okänt nordafrikanskt land – Matóbo. Uppdraget går ut på att följa valet i landet men istället utbryter en militärkupp och Morgan visar ...
Style:
not serious, realistic, humorous, feel good, melancholic ...
Audience:
teens
Plot:
journalism, coup d'etat, reporter, journalist, odd couple, unlikely partners, misfit, silly humor, disorder, media, nothing goes right, goofy hero ...
Time:
21st century
Place:
africa, eastern europe
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Genre: Drama, Thriller
Country: UK
Duration: 57 min.
TV show
Story:
Max is a charismatic self-made American businessman with media outlets in London and around the world. When the self-destructive lifestyle of his 30 year-old son, Caden, spirals out of control, the devastating consequences threaten the future of ...
Style:
captivating, psychological thriller, entertaining
Plot:
businessman, journalism, investigation, self made man, family crisis, british police, privilege, media, political party, family relations, father son relationship, drug ...
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Genre: Drama, Romance, War
Country: Australia, USA, Philippines
Duration: 115 min.
Story:
Australian journalist Guy Hamilton travels to Indonesia to cover civil strife in 1965. There, on the eve of an attempted coup, he befriends a Chinese Australian photographer with a deep connection to and vast knowledge of the Indonesian people and ...
Style:
political, atmospheric, art house, tropical, historically accurate ...
Plot:
journalism, journalist, politics, photograph, diplomat, embassy, photography, closeted homosexual, reporter, photographer, secrets, genocide ...
Time:
year 1982, 20th century, year 1965, 60s
Place:
australia, east asia, the philippines, asia, indonesia ...
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Genre: Drama, Thriller
Country: UK
Duration: 93 min.
Story:
An American reporter is held hostage by Muslim fundamentalists in Karachi against the release of prisoners in Guantanamo Bay.
Style:
realistic, suspenseful, political thriller, tense, suspense ...
Audience:
adult
Plot:
captivity, terrorism, journalism, hostage, politics, confined, prison, kidnapping, war on terror, rebellion, danger, negotiation ...
Time:
21st century
Place:
pakistan, usa
Is relevant?
13K
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 108 min.
Story:
Rachel is a food writer at a New York magazine who meets Washington columnist Mark at a wedding and ends up falling in love with him despite her reservations about marriage. They buy a house, have a daughter, and Rachel thinks they are living ...
Style:
lyrical, melancholic, sentimental, semi serious, realistic ...
Audience:
date night, girls' night, chick flick
Plot:
divorce, journalism, pregnancy, dysfunctional family, wedding, unfaithful husband, journalist, battle of the sexes, food, marriage, writers, cheating ...
Time:
80s, 70s
Place:
new york, washington d.c., usa
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Genre: Comedy, Crime
Country: USA
Duration: 105 min.
Story:
A television news chief courts his anchorwoman ex-wife with an eleventh-hour story.
Style:
realistic, semi serious, humorous, witty, crying ...
Audience:
date night
Plot:
journalism, ex husband ex wife relationship, workplace, scoop, reporter, satire, interview, volcanic eruption, television, news, outlaw, women ...
Time:
80s
Place:
chicago, usa, illinois, new york
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Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Country: Germany, USA
Duration: 105 min.
Story:
From 1979 to 1981, 29 African-American males, mostly children, were either missing or found murdered in metro Atlanta. The cases plagued the city until 1982, when Wayne Wiiliams was convicted of the murders of two adult men. Authorities then ...
Style:
disturbing, serious, realistic, suspenseful, rough ...
Plot:
serial killer, journalism, investigation, murder, uncover truth, psychopath, who done it, manhunt, legal, law enforcement, child murder investigation, true crime ...
Time:
80s
Place:
georgia, atlanta georgia, usa
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Genre: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 30 min.
TV show
Story:
Just Shoot Me! is an American television sitcom that aired for seven seasons on NBC from March 4, 1997, to August 16, 2003, with 148 episodes produced. The show was created by Steven Levitan, the show's executive producer.
Style:
sitcom, humorous, realistic, not serious, hilarious ...
Plot:
sexy woman, journalism, workplace, secretary, fashion, office, parents and children, lifestyle, family relations, journal, roommate, workplace situations ...
Time:
20th century, 90s, 2000s, 21st century
Place:
usa
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Genre: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Country: USA, Germany
Duration: 120 min.
Story:
When Eastern European criminals Oleg and Emil come to New York City to pick up their share of a heist score, Oleg steals a video camera and starts filming their activities, both legal and illegal. When they learn how the American media circus can ...
Style:
detective, suspenseful, brutal, tense, intense ...
Plot:
serial killer, media, police investigation, journalism, revenge, police detective, paranoia, murder mystery, death, partners against crime, reluctant partners, profanity ...
Time:
year 2001, 20th century, 21st century
Place:
new york, usa, manhattan new york city, eastern europe
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Genre: Comedy, Crime, Drama, Mystery
Country: Canada
Duration: 87 min.
Story:
A fashion reporter stumbles on a murder investigation in the Nation's Capitol, only to be thrown for a loop when her police detective former lover is assigned to the case.
Style:
suspense, serious, suspenseful, humorous, crime thriller ...
Plot:
amateur detective, murder, fashion, journalism, riddles and clues, rivalry, hairdresser, dead woman, investigation, danger, investigative journalism, fashion magazine ...
Time:
21st century
Place:
washington d.c.
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Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 118 min.
Story:
Raoul Duke and his attorney Dr. Gonzo drive a red convertible across the Mojave desert to Las Vegas with a suitcase full of drugs to cover a motorcycle race. As their consumption of drugs increases at an alarming rate, the stoned duo trash their ...
Style:
surreal, psychedelic, road movie, black comedy, cerebral ...
Audience:
teen drama, adult
Plot:
drug abuse, road trip, lsd, journalism, psychedelia, trippy, addiction, surrealism, american dream, casino, marijuana, hallucination ...
Time:
70s, 90s, year 1998, 20th century, year 1965 ...
Place:
las vegas, usa
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Genre: Drama, Romance, Thriller
Country: Spain, Italy
Duration: 103 min.
Story:
Marco Vallez (Antonio Banderas) is possessed by the beauty of a circus sharp shooter, and from the second they meet he is willing to give up everything to be with her. But one horrifying night sends them both down a road of revenge leaving behind a ...
Style:
serious, bleak, realistic, rough, suspenseful ...
Plot:
lovers on the run, rape, sexualized violence, journalism, vigilante, rape and revenge, revenge, vengeance, murder, vigilantism, violence spree, mentally unstable ...
Time:
90s, year 1993
Place:
spain, europe
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