Movies like Patriot Games

Also based on a Tom Clancy novel, The Hunt for Red October is the first film to feature the character Jack Ryan. With tense submarine warfare and a gripping narrative about defection during the Cold War, fans of Patriot Games will appreciate the complex storytelling and suspense.

This film takes viewers into the world of government surveillance and conspiracy, featuring a lawyer who becomes a target after inadvertently receiving evidence of a politically motivated crime. Enemy of the State's high-intensity chase and espionage vibes will resonate with fans of Patriot Games.

Continuing the Jack Ryan series, The Sum of All Fears pits a younger iteration of the character against a plot to incite a nuclear conflict between the United States and Russia. Like Patriot Games, it offers a mix of thrilling action and geopolitical drama.

As a direct sequel to Patriot Games, Clear and Present Danger brings back Harrison Ford as Jack Ryan. This time, the CIA analyst finds himself embroiled in a covert war against a Colombian drug cartel, ensuring that fans of political intrigue and action will be right at home.

Harrison Ford delivers a powerful performance as the President of the United States who has to single-handedly thwart a hijacking on the presidential airplane. Air Force One's action-packed storyline and patriotic valor exhibit the same crowd-pleasing elements as Patriot Games.

Our protagonist finds themselves entangled in a high-stakes conspiracy after uncovering a sinister plot. The Pelican Brief, similar to Patriot Games, appeals to the audience with its intense suspense, political intrigue, and determination to unravel a deep-seated conspiracy.

A classic spy thriller, Three Days of the Condor follows a CIA researcher who comes back from lunch to find all his coworkers murdered, thrusting him into a deadly game of cat and mouse. Its strong espionage plot and twists make it a must-watch for enthusiasts of the genre like those of Patriot Games.

Blending espionage with wit and humor, Sneakers revolves around a diverse group of security experts who are blackmailed into stealing a top-secret device. While it's lighter in tone than Patriot Games, its blend of suspense and political intrigue makes it appealing for similar audiences.