What To Watch If You Love 'Tehran'
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Vote up the films and television series that you know other fans of Tehran will love.
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For fans of: political thrillers
Married KGB spies pose as Americans in Washington, D.C., after Ronald Reagan is elected president.- 1Homeland231 Votes
- 2Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy37 Votes
- 3The Bourne Identity39 Votes
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- Fauda
For fans of: dramas set in the Middle East
A top Israeli agent comes out of retirement to hunt for a Palestinian militant.- 1Saving Private Ryan5 Votes
- 2The Americans11 Votes
- 3Narcos38 Votes
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For fans of: political dramas
Top CIA agent Carrie Mathison risks everything, including her sanity.- Photo:
- The Spy
For fans of: dramas set in the Middle East
The Spy, a gripping espionage thriller, tells the true story of Eli Cohen (Sacha Baron Cohen), an Israeli intelligence agent who infiltrates the highest echelons of Syrian society in the early 1960s. This six-episode limited series masterfully delves into the complexities of patriotism and personal identity, while showcasing the exceptional acting prowess of its lead performer. Nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award, The Spy maintains a steady pace, weaving together elements of intrigue and human vulnerability. As viewers journey through the perilous world of covert operations, they gain a deeper understanding of the sacrifices made by those operating in the shadows.- Photo:
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For fans of: political thrillers
Following the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, Osama bin Laden becomes one of the most-wanted men on the planet. The worldwide manhunt for the terrorist leader occupies the resources and attention of two U.S. presidential administrations. Ultimately, it is the work of a dedicated female operative (Jessica Chastain) that proves instrumental in finally locating bin Laden. In May 2011, Navy SEALs launch a nighttime strike, killing bin Laden in his compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan.- Photo:
- A Most Wanted Man
For fans of: spy thrillers
An escaped militant's (Grigoriy Dobrygin) attempt to claim an inheritance gives a German agent (Philip Seymour Hoffman) the chance to lay a trap for a well-regarded Muslim scholar who is suspected of financing terrorists.- Photo:
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- Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan
For fans of: action dramas
Up-and-coming CIA analyst Jack Ryan is thrust into a dangerous field assignment for the first time.- 1The Hunt for Red October85 Votes
- 2Patriot Games65 Votes
- 3Executive Orders34 Votes
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8For fans of: political thrillers
On Nov. 4, 1979, militants storm the U.S. embassy in Tehran, Iran, taking 66 American hostages. Amid the chaos, six Americans manage to slip away and find refuge with the Canadian ambassador. Knowing that it's just a matter of time before the refugees are found and likely executed, the U.S. government calls on extractor Tony Mendez (Ben Affleck) to rescue them. Mendez's plan is to pose as a Hollywood producer scouting locations in Iran and train the refugees to act as his "film" crew.- Photo:
For fans of: political thrillers
A low-level cabinet member unexpectedly becomes president after an attack on Washington.- Photo:
- The Informer
For fans of: spy thrillers
Gypo Nolan (Victor McLaglen) is a former Irish Republican Army man who drowns his sorrows in the bottle. He's desperate to escape his bleak Dublin life and start over in America with his girlfriend (Margot Grahame). So when British authorities advertise a reward for information about his best friend, current IRA member Frankie (Wallace Ford), Gypo cooperates. Now Gypo can buy two tickets on a boat bound for the States, but can he escape the overwhelming guilt he feels for betraying his buddy?- Photo:
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11For fans of: dramas involving computer programming
A team of brilliant misfits helps Homeland Security defend against complex high-tech threats.- Photo:
For fans of: political dramas
Powerful businesswoman Nessa Stein is thrown head first into cat-and-mouse politics.- Photo:
For fans of: political dramas
Politicians plot revenge on those who have thwarted and betrayed them.- Photo:
For fans of: dramas involving computer programming
A young programmer who suffers from an antisocial disorder connects with people by hacking them.- 1True Detective40 Votes
- 2Blade Runner33 Votes
- 3Fight Club66 Votes
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15For fans of: James Bond
In Skyfall, the 23rd addition to the James Bond franchise, Bond (Daniel Craig) is believed to be dead after a failed mission in Istanbul. However, when M (Judi Dench), head of MI6, becomes the target of a cyber-terrorist with a personal vendetta, Bond returns from his presumed demise. He must track down and destroy the threat, no matter how personal the cost. Directed by Sam Mendes, this film breathes new life into the series with its blend of classic Bond tropes and modern storytelling. Skyfall's notable achievements include winning two Academy Awards for Best Original Song and Sound Editing.- Photo:
For fans of: technology dramas
Disgraced financial reporter Mikael Blomkvist (Daniel Craig) finds a chance to redeem his honor after being hired by wealthy Swedish industrialist Henrik Vanger (Christopher Plummer) to solve the 40-year-old murder of Vanger's niece, Harriet. Vanger believes that Harriet was killed by a member of his own family. Eventually joining Blomkvist on his dangerous quest for the truth is Lisbeth Salander (Rooney Mara), an unusual but ingenious investigator whose fragile trust is not easily won.- Photo:
17For fans of: crime thrillers
After rising through the ranks of her male-dominated profession, idealistic FBI agent Kate Macer receives a top assignment. Recruited by mysterious government official Matt Graver, Kate joins a task force for the escalating war against drugs. Led by the intense and shadowy Alejandro, the team travels back-and-forth across the U.S.-Mexican border, using one cartel boss to flush out a bigger one.- Photo:
For fans of: technology dramas
In Source Code, Captain Colter Stevens (Jake Gyllenhaal) is a US Army helicopter pilot who wakes up in another man's body, on a mission to find the bomber of a Chicago commuter train. The thriller unfolds as Stevens relives the same eight minutes over and over again, in an experimental government program known as the Source Code. Vera Farmiga plays military officer Colleen Goodwin, tasked with guiding Stevens through his perplexing journey. With each reset, he uncovers more about the bomb, his own life, and the enigmatic Source Code.- Photo:
For fans of: thriller dramas
A Los Angeles trouble shooter is called in to solve problems of the city's elite.- 1The Sopranos49 Votes
- 2Sons of Anarchy61 Votes
- 3Banshee48 Votes
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For fans of: spy thrillers
Sensual and savage, Lorraine Broughton is the most elite spy in MI6, an agent who's willing to use all of her lethal skills to stay alive during an impossible mission. With the Berlin Wall about to fall, she travels into the heart of the city to retrieve a priceless dossier and take down a ruthless espionage ring. Once there, she teams up with an embedded station chief to navigate her way through the deadliest game of spies.- Photo:
For fans of: crime dramas
South Boston cop Billy Costigan (Leonardo DiCaprio) goes under cover to infiltrate the organization of gangland chief Frank Costello (Jack Nicholson). As Billy gains the mobster's trust, a career criminal named Colin Sullivan (Matt Damon) infiltrates the police department and reports on its activities to his syndicate bosses. When both organizations learn they have a mole in their midst, Billy and Colin must figure out each other's identities to save their own lives.- Photo:
- Defending Jacob
For fans of: crime dramas
A family's lives are irreparably disrupted when the son is accused of murdering a fellow classmate.- Photo:
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- Unorthodox
For fans of: foreign dramas
A woman flees an arranged marriage to start a new life abroad.- Photo:
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- Unbelievable
For fans of: drama miniseries
When a teen reports being raped, then recants her story, two female detectives follow evidence.- Photo:
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For fans of: thrillers
Villanelle is a psychopathic assassin, and Eve is the woman charged with hunting her down.- 1Barry13 Votes
- 2Hannibal42 Votes
- 3Mindhunter13 Votes
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- Netflix
For fans of: spy thrillers
The Angel is a 2018 American spy thriller film directed by Ariel Vromen, based on the nonfiction book by Uri Bar-Joseph. The true story of Ashraf Marwan (Marwan Kenzari), who was President Nasser's son-in-law and special adviser and confidant to his successor Anwar Sadat - while simultaneously Israeli Intelligence's most precious asset of the 20th century.- Photo:
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27Incitement
For fans of: foreign thrillers
Incitement is a 2020 Israeli thriller film directed by Yaron Zilberman. The film is a profile of Yigal Amir in the year leading up to the assassination of Yitzhak Rabin.- Photo:
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28For fans of: animated documentaries
On the verge of marriage to his long-time boyfriend, a successful academic in Denmark is confronted with a secret from his past.- Photo:
29Quantico
For fans of: political thrillers
Quantico is a 2005 science fiction/thriller novel by Greg Bear. The novel concerns a group of FBI agents trying to prevent a massive bioterrorist attack. A sequel, Mariposa, was published in 2009.- Photo:
For fans of: sci-fi dramas
A former CIA operative and a tech-savvy billionaire prevent crimes, using unique vigilante justice.- Photo:
31For fans of: dramas set in the Middle East
Based on the true events which led to the outbreak of war in Gaza in the summer of 2014.
