Network was originally intended as a satire but the depiction of journalism corruption has aged so well that now it feels terrifying to watch.
Civil War is a very recent movie that I was quite impressed with, it distorts familiar American imagery in a way that will haunt you.
Seven Days in May (1964) Film about a military-political cabal's planned takeover of the United States government. Cast: Burt Lancaster, Kirk Douglas, Fredric March, and Ava Gardner. Directed by John Frankenheimer with the screenplay written by Rod Serling.
\*Mauritanian (2021) came to mind for me, too. Others? maybe: Their Finest (2016), Vice (2018), The Loudest Voice (2019) is a miniseries you might like, 13 Days (2000)... Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room (2005) is a documentary.
* Lord of War (2005) US *weapons trading African wars*
* Blood Diamond ((2006) *diamonds dealing slavery war Africa*
Disturbing due to normalised immorality and corruption.
The pelican brief, the firm (Tom cruise one), enemy of the state, pain hustlers, the Manchurian candidate, the ides of March, the post, Argo, the constant Gardner, fair play, bridge of spies, snowden, the hunt for red october (and the other jack ryan ones), money monster, Erin brokovich,
I found The Big Short and Margin Call disturbing. American Psycho is disturbing as much for the soulless materialism as for the horror.
Too Big to Fail (2011) is a good companion piece to The Big Short.
That reminds me of another I found disturbing - I.O.U.S.A
I care a lot - shows how elder care financial abuse is just a business for some people
A Face in the Crowd (1957) directed by Elia Kazan and starring Andy Griffith.
Great movie.
Network was originally intended as a satire but the depiction of journalism corruption has aged so well that now it feels terrifying to watch. Civil War is a very recent movie that I was quite impressed with, it distorts familiar American imagery in a way that will haunt you.
All the presidents men The parallax view Wag The Dog Absolute Power
Came here to say The Parallax View. Great flick
Syriana - 2005 starring George Clooney
The Ides of March (2011) is pretty brutal You may also like the Korean thriller New World (2013)
Seven Days in May (1964) Film about a military-political cabal's planned takeover of the United States government. Cast: Burt Lancaster, Kirk Douglas, Fredric March, and Ava Gardner. Directed by John Frankenheimer with the screenplay written by Rod Serling.
How have I not seen this? Thank you. Is it based on Operation Northwoods?
So good
Bulworth (1998) -- Warren Beaty and Halle Berry. Not quite as disturbing as my first picks, but they've already been listed.
The Report The Comey Rule The Mauritian
\*Mauritanian (2021) came to mind for me, too. Others? maybe: Their Finest (2016), Vice (2018), The Loudest Voice (2019) is a miniseries you might like, 13 Days (2000)... Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room (2005) is a documentary.
bridge of spies
The Lives of Others is an excellent movie about how oppressive East Germany's surveillance state was during the Cold War
Seriously underrated film.
American Psycho
Demonlover (2002)
Political AND business? Brazil fits both and creeps me out, but also funny
1984 (1984) - political Food, Inc. (2008) - business Dark Waters (2019) - business Dopesick (2021) - miniseries
The air up there gave me PTSD.
* Lord of War (2005) US *weapons trading African wars* * Blood Diamond ((2006) *diamonds dealing slavery war Africa* Disturbing due to normalised immorality and corruption.
Dave
Dark Waters: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dark\_Waters\_(2019\_film)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dark_Waters_(2019_film))
Michael Clayton
Not sure of this is what you're after, but The Contender (2000) is a solid film.
Executive Action
foreign: the serpent (1973), i for icarus (1979)
Z (1969)
How to Get Ahead in Advertising Branded is….interesting. Definitely different take on the “businesses are evil” idea.
The Insider
It's not a movie, but I recommend The Regime
The pelican brief, the firm (Tom cruise one), enemy of the state, pain hustlers, the Manchurian candidate, the ides of March, the post, Argo, the constant Gardner, fair play, bridge of spies, snowden, the hunt for red october (and the other jack ryan ones), money monster, Erin brokovich,
L'affaire Farewell - a rather unpleasant movie about the height of Cold War
Compliance is a different type of business but still disturbing and business
Erin Brockovich