Intrigue movies and TV shows – page 3

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 6.8
 2K
Blue Eyes (2014)
Genre: Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Country: Sweden
Duration: 60 min.
TV show
Story: High adrenaline Swedish political thriller from the creative talent behind Humans – An extreme right-wing party is heading towards its best election result when the chief of staff at the Justice Department disappears without a trace. Racism, ...
Style: realistic, tense, serious, suspenseful, political ...
Plot: terrorism, politics, intrigue, danger, political conspiracy, election, state affairs, murder, corruption, power, election campaign, government ...
Time: 21st century
Place: eastern europe
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Much Ado About Nothing (1993)
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: UK, USA
Duration: 111 min.
Story: In this Shakespearean farce, Hero and her groom-to-be, Claudio, team up with Claudio's commanding officer, Don Pedro, the week before their wedding to hatch a matchmaking scheme. Their targets are sharp-witted duo Benedick and Beatrice -- a ...
Style: romantic, period piece, costume drama, talky, sweet ...
Audience: date night, chick flick, teens
Plot: opposites attract, shakespeare, countryside, wedding, bachelor, honest, intrigue, happy ending, mistaken identity, love and romance, battle of wits, dishonesty ...
Time: 16th century, 90s, year 1993, victorian era
Place: italy, tuscany, europe, venice
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Mysteries of Lisbon (2011)
Genre: Drama, Mystery, Romance
Country: Portugal, France
Duration: 317 min.
TV show
Story: Follows a jealous countess, a wealthy businessman, and a young orphaned boy across Portugal, France, Italy and Brazil where they connect with a variety of mysterious individuals.
Style: captivating, realistic, serious, atmospheric, period piece ...
Plot: aristocracy, intrigue, forbidden love, storytelling, heir, orphan, self discovery, love and romance, love affair, dishonesty, society, vengeance ...
Time: 1800s, 19th century, year 2010, 2010s, 18th century
Place: portugal, lisbon portugal, iberian peninsula, europe, venice ...
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The Murder of Princess Diana (2007)
Genre: Biography, Drama
Country: USA, Luxembourg, UK
Duration: 120 min.
Story: Rachel, an American journalist in Paris, is present the night of the fateful accident of Princess Diana and witness to the crime scene. As she starts to investigate, Rachel uncovers information that leads her to believe this was no accident, and she ...
Style: serious, realistic, suspenseful, mind bending, entertaining ...
Plot: investigation, intrigue, conspiracy, uncover truth, riddles and clues, royal family, law enforcement, journalism, state affairs, price of justice, dishonesty, royalty ...
Time: year 1997, 21st century
Place: paris france, france
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Mary Queen of Scots (2018)
Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: UK, USA, China
Duration: 124 min.
Story: Mary Stuart attempts to overthrow her cousin Elizabeth I, Queen of England, only to find herself condemned to years of imprisonment before facing execution.
Style: serious, realistic, costume drama, stylized, period piece ...
Audience: teens, adult
Plot: royal family, queen, protestant, royal court, throne, queen elizabeth i, tudors, murder, intrigue, british history, betrayal, british monarchy ...
Time: 16th century, middle ages, ancient times
Place: scotland, england, scottish highlands, britain, europe
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Captain Alatriste: The Spanish Musketeer (2006)
Genre: Adventure, Drama, History, Romance, Thriller, War
Country: Spain
Duration: 145 min.
Story: In 17th century Spain Diego Alatriste, a brave and heroic soldier, is fighting in his King's army in the Flandes region. His best mate, Balboa, falls in a trap and, near to death, asks Diego to look after his son and teach him to be a soldier.
Style: serious, realistic, exciting, captivating, disturbing ...
Audience: teens, boys' night
Plot: spanish history, battles, soldier, european history, dishonesty, political intrigue, medieval, state affairs, tough heroes, sword fight, courage, tudors ...
Time: 17th century, year 2006, ancient times
Place: spain, bolivia, naples italy, flanders, madrid ...
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 4.9
 270
Jester Till (2003)
Genre: Animation, Adventure, Family
Country: Germany
Duration: 85 min.
Story: One of Europe's most beloved folk tale hero, Jester Till is the ultimate prankster embodying the simple wisdom and earthy humor of medieval European peasant folk. In this adventure tale, Till is on his way to the city to visit his grandfather, ...
Style: humorous, entertaining, captivating, light, anime ...
Audience: family outing, kids, preschool
Plot: intrigue, disorder, escapades, goofy hero, rivalry, fall in love, small town, salvation, quest, magic, friendship, magical potion ...
Time: middle ages
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 6.1
 52K
Duplicity (2009)
Genre: Comedy, Crime, Romance, Thriller
Country: USA, Germany
Duration: 125 min.
Story: Two romantically-engaged corporate spies team up to manipulate a corporate race to corner the market on a medical innovation that will reap huge profits and enable them to lead an extravagant lifestyle together.
Style: clever, sexy, suspense, romantic, realistic ...
Audience: date night
Plot: twists and turns, manipulation, investigation, espionage, rivalry, justice, cia, intrigue, caper, love affair, uninhibited rivalry, battle of the sexes ...
Time: year 2009, year 2013, 2000s, 21st century
Place: usa, grand central station manhattan new york city, london, miami, new york ...
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The King Is Dancing (2000)
Genre: Drama, History, Music
Country: France, Germany, Belgium
Duration: 115 min.
Story: Louis XIV, the French sun-king has two passions, establishing absolute rule over the realm -after decades of religious/civil wars- by divine right and artistic brilliancy as a dancer
Style: atmospheric, stylized, realistic, serious, captivating ...
Plot: french history, king of france, performer's life, royal family, royalty, composer, ballet, dancing, playwright, intrigue, dishonesty, rise and fall ...
Time: 17th century
Place: france, versailles, europe
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Bullet to Beijing (1995)
Genre: Action, Thriller
Country: Canada, UK, USA, Russia
Duration: 101 min.
Story: When long-time British agent Harry Palmer loses his job because the Cold War is over, he's promptly approached by a Russian bossman, Alex. In St. Petersburg Alex tells Harry of his plan for Russia's future, which is threatened because a ...
Style: serious, realistic, suspenseful, exciting, political thriller ...
Audience: boys' night
Plot: biological warfare, spy, conspiracy, intrigue, state affairs, danger, political conspiracy, secret agent, dishonesty, save the day, betrayal, rivalry ...
Time: 20th century, 90s
Place: russia, beijing china, asia, europe, korea ...
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 7.4
 19K
Queen Margot (1994)
Genre: Biography, Drama, History, Romance
Country: France, Germany, Italy
Duration: 161 min.
Story: The night of August 24, 1572, is known as the Massacre of St. Bartholomew. In France a religious war is raging. In order to impose peace a forced wedding is arranged between Margot de Valois, sister of the immature Catholic King Charles IX, and the ...
Style: period piece, sexy, epic, visually appealing, historical drama ...
Plot: royalty, french history, renaissance, medieval, religion, sex, female nudity, queen, male nudity, catholic church, politics, political intrigue ...
Time: middle ages, 16th century, year 1994, ancient times, medieval times
Place: france, paris france, europe
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Love Doesn't Understand Words (2016)
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Country: Turkey
Duration: 68 min.
TV show
Story: Hayat is a country girl with strict parents. She is in a love hate relationship with her boss Murat. Hayat is full of secrets that can ruin her career and relationship.
Style: romantic, sweet, feel good, inspirational, sincere ...
Plot: young girl, love and romance, love, couples, friends, twists and turns, intrigue, job seeking, friendship, youth, nouveau riche, new house ...
Place: istanbul turkey
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 7.6
 10K
Going Postal (2010)
Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Mystery, Romance
Country: UK
Duration: 185 min.
TV show
Story: Moist von Lipwig is a con-man with a particular talent-- he is utterly unremarkable. When his execution is stayed in Terry Pratchett's remarkable Discworld, he must work off his debt to society as the land's head Postman. Things are not ...
Style: humorous, light, colorful, atmospheric, captivating ...
Audience: discworld
Plot: steampunk, postman, imaginary kingdom, mail, adaptation, intrigue, disorder, workplace, love and romance, rivalry, execution, cheerleader ...
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 5.7
 1K
Storyville (1992)
Genre: Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 113 min.
Story: While investigating his own blackmailing, a young politician uncovers his family's deep secrets.
Style: serious, captivating, atmospheric, suspenseful, political thriller ...
Plot: politics, murder, politician, blackmail, family secret, frame up, campaign, manipulation, false accusation, intrigue, political conspiracy, dishonesty ...
Time: year 1992, 90s
Place: new orleans, usa, louisiana
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The Lady and the Highwayman (1988)
Genre: Adventure, Drama, History, Romance
Country: UK, Italy
Duration: 90 min.
Story: Set in old England, Hugh Grant ("Four Weddings & a Funeral", "Notting Hill") plays a highwayman who steals from the rich and gives to the poor. But during one of his robberies, he falls in love with an aristocratic lady, Emma ...
Style: stylized, captivating, exciting, tense, light ...
Plot: aristocracy, forbidden love, escapades, intrigue, couples, heroes, rivalry, woman in danger, fall in love, royal family, conspiracy, death sentence ...
Time: 17th century
Place: england, europe
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 7.1
 15K
A Late Quartet (2012)
Genre: Drama, Music
Country: USA
Duration: 105 min.
Story: When the beloved cellist of a world-renowned string quartet is diagnosed with a life threatening illness, the group’s future suddenly hangs in the balance as suppressed emotions, competing egos and uncontrollable passions threaten to derail years ...
Style: realistic, intense, sincere, sentimental, touching ...
Plot: classical music, aging, music, musician's life, rehearsal, musician, intrigue, ego clash, friendship, life is a bitch, rivalry, under the surface ...
Time: 2010s, 21st century
Place: new york, usa
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The Bold and the Beautiful (1987)
Genre: Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 19 min.
TV show
Story: Continuing drama combining romance and intrigue set against the glittering backdrop of Beverly Hills and the American fashion industry.
Style: realistic, serious, emotional, sentimental, soap opera ...
Plot: fashion, family relations, love triangle, intrigue, family problems, family business, rich and poor, family life, couple relations, lifestyle, betrayal, rivalry ...
Time: 90s, 20th century, 80s, 2020s, 2000s ...
Place: california, los angeles, usa, beverly hills
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 8.4
 110K
The Americans (2013)
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 44 min.
TV show
Story: Set during the Cold War period in the 1980s, The Americans is the story of Elizabeth and Philip Jennings, two Soviet KGB officers posing as an American married couple in the suburbs of Washington D.C. and their neighbor, Stan Beeman, an FBI ...
Style: exciting, realistic, captivating, atmospheric, suspenseful ...
Audience: adult
Plot: cold war, espionage, spy, undercover, kgb, mole, double life, working undercover, investigation, double agent, fbi, top secret ...
Time: 80s, 2010s, 20th century
Place: washington d.c., soviet union, usa
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 6.0
 41K
Deception (2008)
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 107 min.
Story: As a corporate auditor who works in a number of different offices, Jonathan McQuarry wanders without an anchor among New York's power brokers. A chance meeting with charismatic lawyer Wyatt Bose leads to Jonathan's introduction to The ...
Style: sexy, suspense, suspenseful, serious, sensual ...
Plot: sex, betrayal, lawyer, hotel, heist, murder, police investigation, twists and turns, life turned upside down, conspiracy, manipulation, deception ...
Time: year 2008
Place: new york, europe, spain, usa, madrid ...
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Surveillance 24/7 (2007)
Genre: Drama, Romance, Thriller
Country: UK
Duration: 87 min.
Story: Our hero Adam gets drawn into a web of intrigue as evidence is planted on him of a gay royal affair.
Style: tense, captivating, suspense, psychological, realistic ...
Plot: surveillance, conspiracy, intrigue, gay, race against time, investigation, rivalry, frame up, murder, danger, state affairs, amateur detective ...
Time: 21st century
Place: london, england, europe
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The Beautiful Life: TBL (2009)
Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 60 min.
TV show
Story: The daily lives of young models living together in a models' residence in New York, while struggling to deal with the cutthroat competition and fleeting fame of the fashion world.
Style: sexy, realistic, serious, captivating, contemplative
Audience: teens
Plot: young adult, rise to the top, desire for fame, ambition, lifestyle, intrigue, teenage life, dishonesty, youth, rivalry, haunted by the past, teaching the ways of the world ...
Time: 21st century
Place: new york, usa
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 7.7
 40K
Hamlet (1996)
Genre: Drama
Country: UK, USA
Duration: 242 min.
Story: Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, returns home to find his father murdered and his mother remarrying the murderer, his uncle. Meanwhile, war is brewing.
Style: stylized, costume drama, atmospheric, captivating, serious ...
Plot: shakespeare, revenge, medieval, betrayal, tragedy, vengeance, royal family, ghost, funeral, intrigue, tragic hero, rivalry ...
Time: 19th century, year 1996, 1800s, 16th century, 90s ...
Place: denmark, europe
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 6.6
 19K
Ripley's Game (2002)
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Country: UK, Italy, USA
Duration: 110 min.
Story: Tom Ripley - cool, urbane, wealthy, and murderous - lives in a villa in the Veneto with Luisa, his harpsichord-playing girlfriend. A former business associate from Berlin's underworld pays a call asking Ripley's help in killing a rival. ...
Style: suspense, tense, stylized, suspenseful, neo noir ...
Plot: murder, serial killer, greed, vengeance, redemption, cons and scams, danger, intrigue, rivalry, assassin, villa, murderer ...
Time: year 2002, 21st century
Place: italy, milan italy, berlin germany, europe, france
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Paris by Night (2012)
Genre: Crime, Drama
Country: France
Duration: 100 min.
Story: Police commander Simon Weiss, head of the division that supervises Paris’s demi-monde, starts out on his nightly tour of bars, discos and strip clubs, making sure once again that the owners don’t bend the rules too far. Weiss knows he’s ...
Style: neo noir, serious, suspenseful, suspense, enigmatic ...
Audience: boys' night
Plot: rivalry, intrigue, lifestyle, dishonesty, police corruption, nightlife, betrayal, friendship, organized crime, police officer, cop, nightclub ...
Time: year 2012, 21st century
Place: france, paris france, europe
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 6.2
 4K
Falcon Crest (1981)
Genre: Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 60 min.
TV show
Story: Falcon Crest is an American primetime television soap opera which aired on the CBS network for nine seasons, from December 4, 1981 to May 17, 1990. A total of 227 episodes were produced. The series revolves around the feuding factions of the ...
Style: soap opera, realistic, captivating, serious, touching ...
Plot: wealthy family, family relations, rivalry, intrigue, betrayal, family business, family problems, family feud, parents and children, dishonesty, uninhibited rivalry, couple relations ...
Time: 20th century, 80s, 90s
Place: california, usa
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Wicked Wicked Games (2006)
Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 60 min.
TV show
Story: Wicked Wicked Games is a telenovela that debuted on December 6, 2006 on the American television network MyNetworkTV. Twentieth Television produced 63 episodes to air weekdays. The limited-run serial was directed by Terry Cunningham, Dennis Dimster, ...
Style: captivating, realistic, atmospheric, psychological, serious ...
Plot: betrayal, intrigue, manipulation, family relations, infidelity, couples, obsession, parents and children, family business, revenge, businesswoman, seduction ...
Time: 2000s, 21st century
Place: usa, california
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 2.9
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Safehouse (2008)
Genre: Action, Crime, Mystery, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 80 min.
Story: Ex-FBI agent Cooper O'Neil thinks the dangerous times in his life are in the past; that is, until his former partner shows up dead at his marina home. O'Neil's old partner had a coveted thumb drive in his possession when he died, and ...
Style: serious, suspenseful, rough, tense, independent film ...
Plot: rescue, special agent, law enforcement, intrigue, danger, chases and races, dishonesty, vengeance, mafia, revenge, kidnapping, violent content ...
Time: 21st century
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The Heir Apparent: Largo Winch (2008)
Genre: Action, Thriller
Country: France, Belgium, Hong Kong
Duration: 108 min.
Story: After a powerful billionaire is murdered, his secret adoptive son must race to prove his legitimacy, find his father's killers and stop them from taking over his financial empire.
Style: exciting, serious, suspenseful, realistic, stylized ...
Audience: boys' night
Plot: millionaire, obsessive quest, murder, spy, intrigue, vengeance, dishonesty, danger, chases and races, uncover truth, workplace, rivalry ...
Time: 2000s, 21st century
Place: hong kong, europe, croatia
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 5.4
 13K
Cyber Bully (2011)
Genre: Drama
Country: Canada
Duration: 87 min.
Story: A woman tries to help her teenage daughter when she becomes the victim of online bullying.
Style: emotional, serious, realistic, teen, sad ...
Audience: teens, chick flick, girls' night, kids, family outing ...
Plot: bullying, suicide attempt, high school, betrayal, teen angst, teenage life, rumor, popularity, bully, socially awkward, social misfits, intrigue ...
Time: 21st century
Place: usa
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 6.0
 13K
Melrose Place (1992)
Genre: Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 60 min.
TV show
Story: Melrose Place is an American primetime soap opera that aired on Fox from July 8, 1992, to May 24, 1999 for seven seasons. It follows the lives of a group of young adults living in a brownstone apartment complex on Melrose Place, in Los Angeles, ...
Style: serious, realistic, sexy, soap opera, captivating ...
Plot: love affair, manipulation, infidelity, couple relations, rivalry, betrayal, advertising, neighbor, friends, intrigue, self fulfillment, love and romance ...
Time: 90s, 20th century
Place: california, beverly hills, los angeles, usa
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