Movies like Absolute Power

Another John Grisham adaptation, The Firm stars Tom Cruise as a young attorney who discovers that his prestigious law firm is hiding dangerous secrets. Fans who enjoy the tangled web of deceit and ethical dilemmas seen in Absolute Power will likely enjoy The Firm's similar stakes.

Enemy of the State is a high-tech thriller involving a lawyer who is unwittingly thrust into a lethal political conspiracy involving corrupt NSA officials. The movie's themes of surveillance and corruption, along with its intense action, will resonate with fans of Absolute Power's political intrigue.

Air Force One showcases the president as the action hero, with Harrison Ford playing the U.S. President fighting against hijackers aboard the presidential plane. This movie takes the concept of presidential danger to new heights and will appeal to fans of Absolute Power's themes of power and morality.

Based on a John Grisham novel, The Pelican Brief follows a young law student who writes a legal brief that puts her life in danger when it reveals the truth behind the assassinations of two Supreme Court justices. Fans of legal thrillers with a mix of political intrigue, like in Absolute Power, will find a gripping story here.

Starring Harrison Ford as CIA Analyst Jack Ryan, Clear and Present Danger puts the focus on political scandal and conspiracy within the highest levels of U.S. government, much like Absolute Power. It’s a blend of intrigue and action that explores the implications of power and morality.

Three Days of the Condor features a bookish CIA analyst played by Robert Redford, who must outmaneuver secret agents after he uncovers a conspiracy inside the CIA. The blend of conspiracy, murder, and political intrigue make it a must-watch for those who appreciate the suspenseful plot of Absolute Power.

In the Line of Fire stars Clint Eastwood as a Secret Service agent who is haunted by his past and now facing a psychotic assassin targeting the President. If you appreciate Eastwood's performance of a seasoned professional tangled in presidential danger in Absolute Power, this cat-and-mouse thriller will keep you on the edge of your seat.