10 Movies Like He Who Dares: Downing Street Siege

Description: A tense thriller centered around a terrorist attack on a major city, exploring themes of martial law, civil liberties, and government response to crises.

Fact: The film was criticized for its portrayal of Arab characters, leading to debates about racial stereotyping in Hollywood. It was partially inspired by real-life terrorist threats in the 1990s.

Description: Action-packed investigation thriller about a terrorist attack on Westerners in the Middle East, blending geopolitical tension with investigative procedural elements.

Fact: The film's opening sequence provides a concise history of U.S.-Saudi relations. Director Peter Berg used documentary-style filming techniques for greater realism.

Description: High-octane spy thriller featuring government conspiracies, surveillance themes, and a protagonist uncovering dark truths about institutional overreach.

Fact: The Tangier chase scene was filmed with a unique handheld camera technique that became highly influential in action cinema. It completed the original Bourne trilogy with critical acclaim.

Description: Gritty, realistic portrayal of the decade-long hunt for a notorious terrorist leader, focusing on intelligence work and special operations.

Fact: The film's controversial torture scenes sparked national debates. The raid sequence was shot with night-vision goggles to replicate actual military footage.

Description: Psychological thriller series exploring counterterrorism operations, intelligence gathering, and the personal costs of national security work.

Fact: The series was originally developed as an American adaptation of an Israeli show called Prisoners of War. It won multiple Emmy Awards for its tense storytelling.

Description: Gritty action film depicting a violent takeover of a government building, focusing on a lone hero's efforts to rescue hostages and prevent greater catastrophe.

Fact: The White House set was built with painstaking detail to match the real building's layout. The film's success spawned a franchise with multiple sequels.

Description: A fast-paced action thriller about an attempted coup and hostage situation at the highest levels of government, blending political drama with explosive set pieces.

Fact: The film was released the same year as another White House takeover movie (Olympus Has Fallen), leading to comparisons between the two. It features one of the most expensive practical explosions ever filmed for a movie.

Description: High-stakes action film featuring a coordinated terrorist attack on a global political summit, with intense sequences of urban combat and political intrigue.

Fact: The movie's production was moved from London to Bulgaria due to budget constraints. It features extensive use of CGI to recreate London landmarks under attack.

Description: Political thriller series combining personal protection duty with complex terrorist plots and government conspiracies, featuring tense standoffs and security protocols.

Fact: The opening episode features one of the longest continuous shots in television history for a drama series. It became the BBC's most-watched drama in over a decade.

Description: Pioneering real-time action series about counterterrorism efforts, featuring high-stakes hostage situations, political intrigue, and race-against-time scenarios.

Fact: The show's unique real-time format meant each season represented 24 consecutive hours. It popularized the split-screen technique for simultaneous action sequences.