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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.