10 Movies & Shows Like The Invisible War

Description: Chronicles the investigative journalism that exposed the Watergate scandal, emphasizing the relentless pursuit of truth against powerful adversaries and the importance of a free press.

Fact: The film is based on the book by Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward, the two reporters who broke the Watergate story for The Washington Post.

Description: A dramatic portrayal of a whistleblower's struggle to expose the tobacco industry's harmful practices, focusing on the personal and professional toll of such revelations.

Fact: The film is based on the true story of Jeffrey Wigand, a former tobacco executive who became a whistleblower.

Description: Tells the story of a legal assistant who helps build a case against a California power company accused of polluting a city's water supply, highlighting grassroots activism and perseverance.

Fact: The real Erin Brockovich served as a consultant on the film and has a cameo appearance as a waitress.

Description: A powerful drama about a woman leading a landmark sexual harassment lawsuit in the mining industry, shedding light on systemic workplace discrimination and the fight for justice.

Fact: The film is inspired by the first major successful sexual harassment case in the U.S., Jenson v. Eveleth Taconite Co.

Description: This film delves into the harrowing true story of a woman uncovering systemic corruption and abuse within an international organization, highlighting the personal and professional risks involved in exposing such truths.

Fact: The story is based on the experiences of Kathryn Bolkovac, a Nebraska police officer who served as a peacekeeper in post-war Bosnia.

Description: A political thriller based on the true story of a CIA operative whose identity is revealed as retaliation for her husband's criticism of the Iraq War, examining the personal costs of political dissent.

Fact: The film is based on the memoirs of Valerie Plame, whose CIA cover was blown in a controversial leak.

Description: A gripping narrative about investigative journalists uncovering widespread institutional cover-ups, focusing on the meticulous process of bringing hidden crimes to light and the impact on the victims.

Fact: The film won the Academy Award for Best Picture and is based on The Boston Globe's 'Spotlight' team's investigation into the Catholic Church's cover-up of priest abuse.

Description: Centers on the publication of the Pentagon Papers, exploring the ethical dilemmas and risks faced by journalists and publishers in holding the government accountable.

Fact: The film marks the first collaboration between Meryl Streep and Tom Hanks, who play Katharine Graham and Ben Bradlee, respectively.

Description: Focuses on a Senate staffer's exhaustive investigation into the CIA's use of torture post-9/11, showcasing the bureaucratic and political obstacles faced in revealing uncomfortable truths.

Fact: The film is based on the real-life investigation led by Daniel J. Jones, which resulted in the Senate Intelligence Committee report on CIA torture.

Description: A legal thriller that follows a tenacious attorney's fight against a chemical company for environmental pollution, illustrating the David vs. Goliath struggle in corporate accountability.

Fact: The film is based on the true story of Robert Bilott's lawsuit against DuPont for contaminating a town's water supply with toxic chemicals.