Top 10 Detective Films About Reporters

Description: This film chronicles the investigation by Washington Post reporters Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein into the Watergate scandal, which ultimately led to President Nixon's resignation. It's a masterclass in investigative journalism.

Fact: Dustin Hoffman and Robert Redford, who played Bernstein and Woodward, respectively, were allowed to use the actual offices of the Washington Post for filming. The film was nominated for eight Academy Awards, winning four.

Description: This film depicts the friendship between an American journalist, Sydney Schanberg, and his Cambodian interpreter, Dith Pran, during the Khmer Rouge regime, focusing on the harrowing experiences of Pran.

Fact: The film won three Academy Awards, including Best Supporting Actor for Haing S. Ngor, who himself survived the Khmer Rouge regime.

Description: A day in the life of a New York City tabloid editor, Henry Hackett, as he deals with the pressures of the newsroom, a potential scandal, and personal life, all while trying to get the story right.

Fact: The film was directed by Ron Howard and features a script by David Koepp, known for his work on "Spider-Man" and "Jurassic Park."

Description: A 60 Minutes producer and a former tobacco executive expose the tobacco industry's knowledge of the addictive nature of cigarettes, facing significant personal and professional risks.

Fact: The film was nominated for seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture, and is based on a true story.

Description: This film tells the true story of Stephen Glass, a young journalist at The New Republic, whose fabricated articles led to one of the biggest scandals in journalism history.

Fact: The film's title comes from one of Glass's most infamous articles, "Hack Heaven," which was entirely fabricated.

Description: A seasoned reporter and a young blogger team up to investigate the mysterious death of a congressional aide, uncovering a web of political intrigue and corporate corruption.

Fact: The film is based on a British TV series of the same name. Russell Crowe, who plays the reporter, did extensive research into journalism for his role.

Description: A disgraced journalist teams up with a computer hacker to solve a decades-old disappearance, uncovering a dark family secret in the process.

Fact: The film is an English-language adaptation of the Swedish novel by Stieg Larsson. Daniel Craig stars as the journalist, and Rooney Mara's performance as Lisbeth Salander earned her an Academy Award nomination.

Description: This film follows the Boston Globe's "Spotlight" team as they uncover widespread child abuse by Catholic priests, highlighting the power of investigative journalism in exposing systemic corruption.

Fact: The movie won the Academy Award for Best Picture in

Description: Though not strictly about a reporter, it follows a freelance crime scene videographer who becomes increasingly involved in the events he covers, blurring ethical lines.

Fact: Jake Gyllenhaal lost 30 pounds for his role as Lou Bloom, showcasing the character's intense dedication to his work.

Description: Set during the early 1970s, this film explores the Washington Post's decision to publish the Pentagon Papers, highlighting the role of the press in holding the government accountable.

Fact: Meryl Streep and Tom Hanks star as Katharine Graham and Ben Bradlee, respectively, and the film was nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars.