Movies like Code Name: Emperor
If Code Name: Emperor's mix of espionage, co-workers relationship and political corruption stayed with you, start here. Each film below was picked from what Code Name: Emperor's fans love most, with the reason it belongs on this list.
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The Lives of Others
2006 · Directed by Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck · 137 min8.0
Why you'll like itShares: espionage, political corruption · Also drama and thriller
In 1984 East Berlin, dedicated Stasi officer Gerd Wiesler begins spying on a famous playwright and his actress-lover Christa-Maria. Wiesler becomes unexpectedly sympathetic to the couple, and faces conflicting…
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Facing El Chapo
2026 · Directed by Chava Cartas · 91 min8.8
Why you'll like itAlso a Spanish-language thriller · From the same decade (2020s)
Two Mexican officers must survive the final hours of their shift after crossing a ruthless cartel boss.
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Night Hunter
2019 · Directed by David Raymond · 95 min6.6
Why you'll like itShares: co-workers relationship · Also drama and thriller
A Minnesota police officer crosses paths with a committed and tireless vigilante as he follows the trail of a ruthless predator responsible for several abductions and murders.
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Shadow Force
2025 · Directed by Joe Carnahan · 103 min6.3
Why you'll like itShares: espionage · From the same decade (2020s)
Kyrah and Isaac were once the leaders of a multinational special forces group called Shadow Force. They broke the rules by falling in love, and in order to protect their son, they go underground.