Top 10 FBI Thriller Movies

Description: This film chronicles the history of the FBI through the career of one agent, showcasing various cases and the evolution of the agency. It's a classic look at FBI history.

Fact: The film was made with the cooperation of the FBI, and J. Edgar Hoover, the FBI director at the time, was involved in its production.

Description: Before 'The Silence of the Lambs', there was 'Manhunter', where FBI profiler Will Graham enlists the help of Dr. Hannibal Lecter to catch a serial killer known as the Tooth Fairy. It's a gripping tale of cat and mouse.

Fact: This film is based on the novel 'Red Dragon' by Thomas Harris, which is the prequel to 'The Silence of the Lambs'. Brian Cox's portrayal of Lecter was the first on-screen depiction of the character.

Description: This film follows Clarice Starling, an FBI trainee, as she seeks the help of the brilliant but cannibalistic Dr. Hannibal Lecter to catch another serial killer. It's a masterclass in psychological thriller and FBI procedural.

Fact: Jodie Foster won an Academy Award for Best Actress for her role as Clarice Starling. The film also won Best Picture, making it one of only three films to win the "Big Five" Oscars.

Description: Dr. Richard Kimble, wrongly convicted of his wife's murder, escapes custody, leading to a nationwide manhunt led by a determined U.S. Marshal, who is essentially an FBI agent in this context.

Fact: The film was nominated for seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture, and won for Best Supporting Actor for Tommy Lee Jones.

Description: An FBI agent, Joe Pistone, goes undercover to infiltrate the mafia, leading to a complex relationship with a mobster. The film delves into the moral dilemmas and personal sacrifices of undercover work.

Fact: The real-life Joe Pistone was a consultant on the film, ensuring authenticity in the portrayal of the FBI's undercover operations.

Description: An FBI Deputy Director recruits an imprisoned IRA sniper to help track down an assassin known only as The Jackal. It's a global chase with high stakes.

Fact: The film is loosely based on the 1973 French thriller 'The Day of the Jackal', but with significant changes to the plot and characters.

Description: While not directly about FBI agents, this film features an FBI investigation into the tobacco industry, showcasing the lengths to which agents will go to uncover the truth.

Fact: The film is based on a true story, and Al Pacino's character is loosely based on a real-life 60 Minutes producer.

Description: A quadriplegic ex-FBI agent and a rookie cop work together to track down a serial killer using forensic science. It's a thrilling race against time.

Fact: The film is based on the novel by Jeffery Deaver, and Denzel Washington's character, Lincoln Rhyme, became a recurring character in Deaver's subsequent novels.

Description: In this intense crime thriller, an FBI agent and a mole within the FBI both try to uncover each other's identity while infiltrating a Boston crime family. It's a high-stakes game of deception and loyalty.

Fact: Martin Scorsese won his first Best Director Oscar for this film, which also won Best Picture.

Description: FBI agents Mulder and Scully investigate a bombing that leads them into a global conspiracy involving extraterrestrial life. This film expands the universe of the beloved TV series.

Fact: The film was shot during the hiatus between the fifth and sixth seasons of the TV show, allowing for a seamless integration of the movie into the series' continuity.