Best Government Movies & TV Series

Looking for the best government movies and TV series? These 73 are the highest-rated on 3eyedraven, weighted by vote count so a handful of glowing reviews never beats a proven favourite.

The West Wing 1999 ★ 8.3

The Lives of Others 2006 ★ 8.0

V for Vendetta 2006 ★ 7.9

Yes, Prime Minister 1986 ★ 8.3

Borgen 2010 ★ 8.1

Z 1969 ★ 7.8

Brazil 1985 ★ 7.7

The Fool 2014 ★ 7.8

Children of Men 2006 ★ 7.6

JFK 1991 ★ 7.6

District 9 2009 ★ 7.5

The Good Fight 2017 ★ 7.6

The 36th Chamber of Shaolin 1978 ★ 7.5

Borgen - Power & Glory 2022 ★ 8.0

House of Flying Daggers 2004 ★ 7.3

The Shape of Water 2017 ★ 7.2

Chief of Staff 2019 ★ 8.1

Marathon Man 1976 ★ 7.2

VIRGIN PUNK Clockwork Girl 2025 ★ 8.0

BrainDead 2016 ★ 7.2

Fahrenheit 9/11 2004 ★ 7.1

WarGames 1983 ★ 7.1

Good Night, and Good Luck. 2005 ★ 7.1

ACCA: 13-Territory Inspection Dept. 2017 ★ 7.3