Movies like Murder at 1600

Air Force One pits the President of the United States, played by Harrison Ford, against terrorists who hijack his plane. Fans of Murder at 1600 will appreciate the high-stakes tension and the political intrigue that unfolds miles above the ground.

Clear and Present Danger features Harrison Ford as CIA Analyst Jack Ryan, who becomes entangled in an illegal war fought by the United States government against a Colombian drug cartel. The complex narrative of political deception will resonate with viewers who enjoy the blend of politics and action in Murder at 1600.

Enemy of the State stars Will Smith as a lawyer who accidentally gets a video that ties a National Security Agency official to a political murder. The intense surveillance and conspiracy elements parallel the themes found in Murder at 1600.

Patriot Games, another installment with Harrison Ford as Jack Ryan, involves an attack on the Royal Family by an Irish terrorist group, which Ryan thwarts, only to become a target himself. Its mix of political intrigue and personal vendetta will satisfy fans looking for more edge-of-the-seat moments akin to Murder at 1600.

In the Line of Fire is a gripping thriller that explores the life of a Secret Service agent played by Clint Eastwood. Like Murder at 1600, it combines the intensity of a political conspiracy with the determination of an agent to prevent an assassination, offering a similarly nail-biting look into the corridors of power.

The Pelican Brief follows a young law student and a journalist who unearth a conspiracy that reaches the highest levels of government. Like Murder at 1600, it revolves around a murder that leads to a maze of political intrigue and danger.

Absolute Power involves a master thief who witnesses the President's involvement in a crime, combining political scandal with a personal quest for justice. The movie shares with Murder at 1600 a focus on the darker sides of political power and the theme of an individual standing against the highest offices.

The Sentinel is another political thriller that delves into a plot within the Secret Service to assassinate the President. Audiences who enjoy Murder at 1600's backdrop of political drama and the challenge of protecting the President might find this film engaging.