Movies Like Weapons of Mass Distraction

Network is a 1976 American satirical drama film about a struggling fictional television network, UBS-TV, and the unexpected rise in ratings after the...

Thank You for Smoking is a 2005 American satirical black comedy film directed by Jason Reitman. It follows the story of Nick Naylor, a charismatic...

Wag the Dog is a 1997 American political satire black comedy film that follows a spin doctor and a Hollywood producer as they concoct a fabricated...

The Player is a 1992 American satirical black comedy mystery film revolving around a Hollywood studio executive who becomes entangled in a mystery...

Primary Colors is a 1998 American comedy-drama film that follows the story of a young political idealist, Henry Burton, as he joins the presidential...

The Social Network is a 2010 biographical drama film depicting the founding of Facebook. Directed by David Fincher and written by Aaron Sorkin, the...

The Big Short is a 2015 American biographical crime comedy-drama film depicting the individuals who profit from the 2007–2008 financial crisis.

American Psycho is a satirical psychological horror film that follows a wealthy New York investment banking executive, played by Christian Bale, who...

Nightcrawler is a 2014 American thriller film featuring Jake Gyllenhaal as Louis 'Lou' Bloom, a freelancer who dives into the dangerous realm of...

The Post is an American historical political thriller film centered around The Washington Post and the publication of the Pentagon Papers. Directed...

The Insider is a 1999 American drama film directed by Michael Mann, based on the true story of Jeffrey Wigand, a chemist who becomes a whistleblower...

The King of Comedy is a satirical black comedy film that follows an aspiring comedian's obsessive quest for fame by stalking his idol, a reclusive...

To Die For is a satirical black comedy film that follows Suzanne Stone's relentless pursuit to become a world-famous news anchor at any cost.

Broadcast News is a 1987 American romantic comedy-drama film that follows the story of a driven television news producer, her charming yet...

Frost/Nixon is a 2008 historical drama film that delves into the revealing interviews between British television broadcaster David Frost and former...

Bulworth is a 1998 American political satire black comedy film that follows a disillusioned liberal politician, Senator Jay Billington Bulworth, who...

State of Play is a 2009 political thriller film directed by Kevin Macdonald, based on the 2003 British television serial of the same name. The movie...

Shattered Glass is a 2003 biographical drama film that follows the rise and fall of journalist Stephen Glass at The New Republic. Directed by Billy...

Swimming with Sharks is a 1994 American satire film that follows the story of Guy, a young film executive, who faces manipulation and abuse from his...

Mad City is a 1997 American thriller drama film directed by Costa-Gavras, featuring Dustin Hoffman and John Travolta, that delves into the intense...