5 conspiracy movies you can’t miss and where to watch them

One of the most distinctive features of cinema is the power to make the unreal real. Fantasy is the best proof of this; it abstracts from reality to enter a completely unknown world. Another genre (although in this case, it is a subgenre) that, although it takes place in the real world, immerses us fully in a world that we did not think could exist or, at least, we do not have it present in our daily life, is the conspiracy genre. This can be approached from different angles, although all roads lead to relating it to politics, money, and power. For this reason, today we review 5 of the best conspiracy movies that make us get into the minds of all the characters.

‘The Three Days of the Condor’ (1975)

Adapted from the novel Six Days of the Condor, the film is a journey in which the viewer must pay attention to every detail to discover the truth. ‘Three Days of the Condor’ follows a CIA agent, played by Robert Redford, who discovers that some of his coworkers have been killed by an organization and that he will be next. From this starting point, the film tells the story of who is behind these killings and why he will be targeted next.

The film is a political thriller that contains all the essential elements of the genre that viewers love. It is also famous for its open ending, which stands alongside other films like Inception or Shutter Island.

‘All the President’s Men’ (1976)

We can’t get rid of Robert Redford just yet. The second film on the list is the 1976 classic ‘All the President’s Men.’ Unlike the previous film, this film is based on a true story, The Watergate Affair, which brought Richard Nixon’s presidency to its untimely end.

The film follows two young journalists from The Washington Post attempting to uncover who is behind the break-in at the Watergate Hotel. It has elements of film noir and a plot that will captivate you until the end.

‘JFK’ (1991)

‘JFK’ is also based on a true story: the assassination of US President John F. Kennedy and the subsequent investigation into what happened. It is the first in Oliver Stone’s trilogy of presidential films, followed by Nixon and W.

The American director challenged all institutions by recreating the history of what happened in 1963. Kevin Costner’s final speech at the trial, addressing the entire country, is a testament to cinema history.

‘Blow Out’ (1981)

John Travolta’s most underrated performance and its director’s most underrated film. ‘Blow Out’ is a 100% Brian De Palma-style mystery and crime flick, with the disturbing score keeping viewers on the edge of their seats. Those who love De Palma’s other films like ‘Scarface,’ are sure to enjoy ‘Blow Out.’

The film follows a sound effects technician, played by Travolta, who comes across evidence of the murder of a presidential candidate while recording for a movie.

'Eyes Wide Shut' (1999)

‘Eyes Wide Shut’ is the first on the list not to entangle itself with politics, or does it? There are so many things to talk about when it comes to this Kubrick classic. Considered the director’s magnum opus, it is one of his most controversial films and it stars Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise. The film deals with the subject of cults and the journey into the unknown or, as he puts it, the journey to the end of the rainbow.

The film was talked about so widely that some conspiracy theorists began to believe that Kubrick had been killed for what he brought to life on screen.