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These Are The Most Realistic Spy Movies Of All Time – MovieWeb

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Throughout the years, there has been several iconic spy films delivering great thrills and cool gadgets. There is no doubt that the world of espionage makes for suspenseful and thought-provoking cinema. Classic franchises like the successful Mission: Impossible series and James Bond films are filled with epic action sequences and fascinating technology. While those films might be thrilling to watch, they aren’t exactly honest to what it means to be a spy. The CIA uses calculated tactics to keep us safe and protect the country from enemies, and although CIA officials may not be jumping from helicopters every day, their work is nonetheless fascinating and exciting.

Films like Zero Dark Thirty tell the real stories of what spies do on their day-to-day basis. Their work is important, and it takes the brightest minds to carry it out. The world of espionage may be confusing to many but luckily, through cinema, we are given the chance to dive into what it means to be a spy. As these films have shown, it takes bravery, intelligence, and perseverance to become a successful spy. Because of that, we have seen several interesting spy characters through the years. Let’s take a look at the most realistic spy films of all time.

8 The Good Shepherd

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Robert De Niro produced and directed this fascinating spy drama about the beginning of counter-intelligence in the CIA. The Good Shepherd follows CIA officer Edward Wilson (Matt Damon) over the course of many years as he dedicates his entire life to the CIA. We are given realistic glimpses into the sacrifices that one must make if they decide to pursue this tough career. The film also shows you the suspense and paranoia that also comes with being a spy. The A-list cast includes Angelina Jolie, Alec Baldwin, William Hurt, and many more.

7 Bridge Of Spies

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Walt Disney Studios

Steven Spielberg’s historical drama depicts the world of espionage during the Cold War. Bridge of Spies follows a lawyer, James B. Donovan (Tom Hanks), who is put to the task of negotiating the release of a U.S Air Force pilot in exchange for a Soviet spy (Mark Rylance). From beginning to end, the film is an honest depiction of the high stakes and tension during the Cold War. Rylance gives a stellar performance as a Soviet spy, and we see, through him, both sides of the story during the Cold War.

6 Spy Game

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Universal Pictures

Tony Scott’s Spy Game brought together two of the most talented actors in Hollywood. Robert Redford plays a CIA operative, close to retirement, who must find a way to free his protégé (Brad Pitt) who has been arrested for espionage in China. The film depicts the deadly risks that CIA operatives take in the modern day, as well as the intense training that goes along with their duties. Pitt and Redford give solid performances in this thrilling modern-day spy film.

5 Zero Dark Thirty

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Sony Pictures Releasing

Kathryn Bigelow’s Zero Dark Thirty tells the true story of the international manhunt for Osama bin Laden. Jessica Chastain plays the CIA intelligence analyst put to the task of finding bin Laden’s whereabouts. We are given a detailed account of the hard work and dedication that goes into working for the CIA. At the same time, we also see the torture interrogation techniques that were carried out during this time. Bigelow’s direction is stellar, and we are shown the fascinating story of the hunt for bin Laden.

4 Argo

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Warner Bros. Pictures

Although not everything in this film is factually accurate, it does tell the true story of the successful retrieval of American citizens from Iran by disguising them as a fake film crew. Ben Affleck directed a solid spy thriller with a fantastic script and stellar performances. The film shows the cooperation between the unlikely duo of the CIA and Hollywood. At the same time, we are shown the history of the Iran hostage crisis. Argo is a thrilling film that took home the Oscar for Best Picture.

3 Munich

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Universal Pictures

Steven Spielberg’s Munich tells the true accounts of the Israeli government’s retaliation against the Palestine Liberation Organization after the massacre at the Munich Olympics. This thrilling story gives you a detailed look into espionage and planned assassinations. It also shows you the toll that such an operation has on the lives of these operatives. Spielberg delivered another classic film, showcasing these tragic events and the aftermath that came later.

2 The Lives Of Others

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Buena Vista International

The 2006 German film, The Lives of Others, tells the story of secret agents who monitor the residents of East Berlin. We are given a detailed look into surveillance and interrogation methods carried out by spies. The film depicts the question of morality that comes with surveying citizens. The script is nearly perfect, and we are given a thought-provoking tale about the extreme methods that spies will carry out for the good of their country. The film won the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film.

1 Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy

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StudioCanal

The 2011 spy thriller Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, based on John le Carré’s novel of the same name, showcases the British Secret Service during the Cold War. The film focuses on George Smiley (Gary Oldman) and his quest to find a Soviet double agent in the British Secret Service. We see a detailed account of the world of espionage during this time, and the corruption and deceit that comes about through war. The film has a stellar cast including Colin Firth, Tom Hardy, and many more. The sheer intelligence and determination that it takes to work as a spy is detailed from beginning to end. This realistic portrayal of espionage during the Cold War received rave reviews and currently has an 83% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

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