Ben je op zoek naar films of series die vergelijkbaar zijn met 'Der Mauretanier' (2021)? Deze aangrijpende juridische thriller, gebaseerd op waargebeurde gebeurtenissen, houdt je van begin tot eind in zijn greep. In dit artikel ontdek je 10 soortgelijke titels die net zo meeslepend en intens zijn. Of je nu houdt van verhalen over gerechtigheid, politieke intriges of menselijk doorzettingsvermogen, deze lijst heeft voor ieder wat wils.

All the President's Men (1976)
Beschreibung: A classic investigative journalism film that chronicles the Watergate scandal, showcasing the relentless pursuit of truth by reporters despite immense pressure.
Fakt: The movie is based on the book by Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein, the journalists who broke the Watergate story.


Fair Game (2010)
Beschreibung: This political thriller examines the consequences of exposing government lies, following a CIA operative whose identity is leaked as retaliation.
Fakt: The movie is based on the memoir of Valerie Plame, whose covert status was revealed in a political scandal.


The Fifth Estate (2013)
Beschreibung: Explores the impact of whistleblowing and digital activism, focusing on WikiLeaks and the ethical dilemmas surrounding the release of classified information.
Fakt: The film dramatizes the early days of WikiLeaks and its founder Julian Assange.


Spotlight (2015)
Beschreibung: A gripping investigative journalism story that exposes systemic corruption and cover-ups within powerful institutions, focusing on the Boston Globe's uncovering of child abuse in the Catholic Church.
Fakt: The film won the Academy Award for Best Picture in


Snowden (2016)
Beschreibung: A biographical thriller that follows Edward Snowden's decision to leak NSA secrets, highlighting themes of surveillance, privacy, and government overreach.
Fakt: The movie is based on the books 'The Snowden Files' by Luke Harding and 'Time of the Octopus' by Anatoly Kucherena.


Just Mercy (2019)
Beschreibung: A powerful legal drama that addresses systemic injustice and wrongful convictions, focusing on a lawyer's fight to free an innocent man from death row.
Fakt: The film is based on the memoir of Bryan Stevenson, founder of the Equal Justice Initiative.


Official Secrets (2019)
Beschreibung: This movie delves into whistleblowing and the ethical conflicts faced by individuals who expose government wrongdoing, highlighting the personal and professional risks involved.
Fakt: The story is based on the true events surrounding Katharine Gun, a British intelligence specialist who leaked a memo about illegal NSA activities.


The Post (2017)
Beschreibung: Centers on the tension between national security and press freedom, as journalists risk everything to publish classified government documents.
Fakt: The movie dramatizes the events leading up to the publication of the Pentagon Papers by The Washington Post.


The Report (2019)
Beschreibung: The film explores themes of government secrecy, moral dilemmas, and the fight for justice, focusing on a Senate staffer's investigation into the CIA's use of torture.
Fakt: The movie is based on the real-life Senate Intelligence Committee report on CIA torture.


Dark Waters (2019)
Beschreibung: A legal thriller that uncovers corporate malfeasance and environmental harm, emphasizing the perseverance of one lawyer fighting against a powerful corporation.
Fakt: The film is based on the real-life legal battle against DuPont for contaminating water with toxic chemicals.
