Movies like Cradle Will Rock

Wag the Dog is a satirical comedy featuring a spin doctor and a Hollywood producer who fabricate a war to distract from a presidential scandal. It shares Cradle Will Rock's commentary on the close relationship between politics and entertainment, as well as its darkly comedic tone.

Directed by and starring Warren Beatty, Reds tells the story of American journalist John Reed and his involvement with the Communist movement, leading up to the Russian Revolution. Similar to Cradle Will Rock, it's a historic epic that focuses on social and political upheaval and the intersection of art and politics.

Directed by Robert Redford, Quiz Show examines the scandal surrounding the rigged game show 'Twenty-One' in the 1950s. The movie offers a critical look at media manipulation and corruption, echoing themes of power and control that are present in Cradle Will Rock.

Depicting the post-Watergate television interviews between David Frost and Richard Nixon, Frost/Nixon delves into the power dynamics and the search for truth through media. For fans of Cradle Will Rock, it provides another insightful look into a pivotal moment in American history through the lens of broadcast journalism.

Jim Carrey stars in this film about a blacklisted Hollywood writer who loses his memory and is mistaken for a war hero in a small town. Like Cradle Will Rock, it deals with the themes of identity, McCarthyism, and the role of an artist in society.