Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Jim: The James Foley Story List
- The Last Journalist - Focuses on the harrowing experiences of journalists in conflict zones.
- The Killing Fields - Based on the true story of a journalist's experiences during the Cambodian genocide.
- Eye in the Sky - A tense exploration of modern warfare and the moral implications of drone strikes.
- City of Ghosts - Documents a group's fight against ISIS in their homeland with poignant insights into journalism.
- The Report - A political thriller that dives into the challenges of investigative journalism.
- Restrepo - A gripping documentary about a platoon in Afghanistan that highlights the realities of war.
- The Square - A documentary on the Egyptian Revolution, offering a perspective on activism and media.
- A Private War - A biographical film about war correspondent Marie Colvin and her coverage of conflict zones.
- Shutter Island - Though fictional, it explores themes of paranoia and the psychological burden of truths.
- The Wind That Shakes the Barley - A historical drama that delves into the personal cost of war and journalism.
- Capturing the Friedmans - A dark documentary that examines the complexities of truth and media influence.
- The Fifth Estate - A dramatization of the rise of WikiLeaks and the challenges of whistleblowing.
- The Post - Tells the story of journalists' fight for the freedom to publish government secrets.
- Hotel Rwanda - Shows the horrors of genocide and the role of journalists in reporting crises.
- Spotlight - Follows investigative journalists uncovering abuses within the Catholic Church.
- Black Hawk Down - A gritty depiction of a U.S. military mission in Somalia and its chaotic repercussions.
- Bosnia's Disappeared - Investigates the stories of journalists covering war crimes during the Bosnian War.
- For Sama - A documentary that provides a personal lens into the Syrian civil war through a mother's eyes.
- American Sniper - Tells the story of a Navy SEAL sniper and his experiences during the Iraq War.
- The Act of Killing - Offers a chilling look at the Indonesian killings and media's role in history.
- The Fog of War - Explores the complexities of war through the words of former U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara.
- Margin Call - While focused on finance, it delves into moral dilemmas similar to those faced in journalism.
- Zero Dark Thirty - Explores the decade-long hunt for Osama bin Laden and the challenges faced by intelligence and military.
- No Escape - A thriller set in a war-torn country, focusing on the struggle for survival and reporting truth.
- The Kill Team - A gritty portrayal of moral dilemmas faced by soldiers in warfare, echoing journalistic ethics.
- The Reporters - A look into the role of journalists in shaping public perception and covering wars.
- Human Flow - Documents the refugee crisis and the role of the media in raising awareness.
- Aftershock: Earthquake in New York - A docudrama that highlights emergency responses and media coverage during crises.
- They Shall Not Grow Old - A documentary using WWI footage to show the reality of war and its impact on soldiers.
- Land of the Free - Explores the impact of war and media coverage on refugees and conflict-affected populations.
- Cartel Land - A documentary on drug cartels and the journalists covering the violence surrounding them.
- The Interrogation - Focuses on the interrogation practices during the War on Terror, relating to journalism ethics.
- The Chinese Mayor - Follows a mayor as he navigates political challenges, highlighting media dynamics.
- Inside Job - Explores systemic corruption in financial markets, paralleling themes of truth and transparency.
- Wild Wild Country - A documentary series that highlights community, crisis management, and media coverage.
- The White Helmets - Short documentary about volunteer rescue workers in Syria, highlighting the role of grassroots journalism.
- Cameraperson - A look at the life of a documentary cinematographer, offering insights into the realities of conflict.
- The War You Don’t See - Investigates the role of the media in war and its capacity to mislead the public.
- All the President's Men - Follows journalists investigating a major political scandal, highlighting press freedom.
- The Invisible Man - Focuses on themes of isolation and facing eerie truths, offering psychological resonance.
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| # | Title | Year | Country | Genres | IMDb Votes | IMDb Rating | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Glass Castle
127 min
|
2017 | Hong Kong | Drama | 41281 | 7.1 | Film | HD |
| 2 |
The Killing Fields
142 min
|
1984 | United Kingdom | Drama | 64019 | 7.8 | Film | HD |
| 3 |
Eye in the Sky
102 min
|
2015 | United Kingdom | Drama | 96413 | 7.3 | Film | HD |
| 4 |
City of Ghosts
116 min
|
2002 | United States of America | Drama | 6156 | 5.9 | Film | HD |
| 5 |
The Report
119 min
|
2019 | United States of America | Drama | 57201 | 7.2 | Film | HD |
| 6 |
Restrepo
93 min
|
2010 | United States of America | War | 24631 | 7.4 | Film | HD |
| 7 |
The Square
151 min
|
2017 | Denmark | Drama | 83154 | 7.1 | Film | HD |
| 8 |
A Private War
106 min
|
2018 | United Kingdom | Drama | 22671 | 6.7 | Film | HD |
| 9 |
Shutter Island
138 min
|
2010 | United States of America | Drama | 1665370 | 8.2 | Film | HD |
| 10 |
The Wind That Shakes the Barley
127 min
|
2006 | Ireland | Drama | 59400 | 7.5 | Film | HD |
| 11 |
Capturing the Friedmans
107 min
|
2003 | United States of America | Documentary | 28887 | 7.6 | Film | HD |
| 12 |
The Fifth Estate
128 min
|
2013 | India | Drama | 44182 | 6.2 | Film | HD |
| 13 |
The Post
116 min
|
2017 | United States of America | Drama | 172935 | 7.2 | Film | HD |
| 14 |
Hotel Rwanda
121 min
|
2004 | Italy | Drama | 393402 | 8.1 | Film | HD |
| 15 |
Spotlight
129 min
|
2015 | United States of America | Drama | 537931 | 8.1 | Film | HD |
| 16 |
Black Hawk Down
145 min
|
2001 | United Kingdom | Drama | 457083 | 7.7 | Film | HD |
| 17 |
For Sama
100 min
|
2019 | Syrian Arab Republic | Documentary | 13830 | 8.5 | Film | HD |
| 18 |
American Sniper
133 min
|
2014 | United States of America | Drama | 572767 | 7.3 | Film | HD |
| 19 |
The Act of Killing
117 min
|
2012 | Denmark | Documentary | 44546 | 8.2 | Film | HD |
| 20 |
The Fog of War
107 min
|
2003 | United States of America | Documentary | 26297 | 8 | Film | HD |
| 21 |
Margin Call
108 min
|
2011 | United States of America | Drama | 163371 | 7.1 | Film | HD |
| 22 |
Zero Dark Thirty
157 min
|
2012 | United States of America | Drama | 342804 | 7.4 | Film | HD |
| 23 |
No Escape
103 min
|
2015 | Thailand | Thriller | 99147 | 6.8 | Film | HD |
| 24 |
The Kill Team
87 min
|
2019 | Spain | Drama | 8958 | 6 | Film | HD |
| 25 |
Human Flow
140 min
|
2017 | Germany | Documentary | 2903 | 7.2 | Film | HD |
| 26 |
They Shall Not Grow Old
99 min
|
2018 | New Zealand | Documentary | 40982 | 8.2 | Film | HD |
| 27 |
Cartel Land
100 min
|
2015 | United States of America | Drama | 19211 | 7.3 | Film | HD |
| 28 |
Inside Job
109 min
|
2010 | United States of America | Documentary | 82684 | 8.2 | Film | HD |
| 29 |
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2018 | United States of America | Documentary | 38884 | 8 | Serial | Încheiat |
| 30 |
The White Helmets
40 min
|
2016 | United Kingdom | Documentary | 8539 | 7.5 | Film | HD |
| 31 |
All the President's Men
138 min
|
1976 | United States of America | Drama | 138540 | 7.9 | Film | HD |
| 32 |
The Invisible Man
124 min
|
2020 | Australia | Drama | 287938 | 7.1 | Film | HD |