Movies like Year of the Gun

A surveillance expert becomes obsessed with a recording he has made, leading to a complex web of intrigue. Like Year of the Gun, The Conversation delves into paranoia and privacy, engaging viewers who are fascinated by psychological aspects of suspense in the context of political events.

Three Days of the Condor follows a CIA researcher who returns from lunch to find all of his co-workers murdered. This blend of espionage and political intrigue mirrors the high-stakes environment that engulfed the characters in Year of the Gun, making it an excellent film for those who crave political thrillers.

Two journalists uncover the details of the Watergate scandal that leads to President Nixon's resignation. Like Year of the Gun, this film's deep dive into political scandal and the relentless pursuit of truth by reporters make it a compelling watch for fans of political thrillers.

In Blow Out, a movie sound recordist accidentally records evidence that proves a car accident was actually murder, paralleling the political conspiracy and thriller elements present in Year of the Gun. Brian De Palma's gripping direction will satisfy viewers looking for similar tension and conspiracy-driven narratives.

State of Play involves a journalist's investigation into the death of a congressman's mistress. Similar to Year of the Gun, the movie offers a blend of suspense, political corruption, and the dogged determination of a journalist to uncover the truth.

Oliver Stone's intense narrative follows a journalist in El Salvador amid the country's brutal civil war. Salvador's depiction of the life-threatening challenges faced by journalists in volatile political climates runs parallel to the themes explored in Year of the Gun.