Hidden Agenda

A tense, methodical political thriller that feels like a grim procedural, slowly uncovering a conspiracy with a growing sense of unease and injustice.

Directed by

Ken Loach

Genres

Drama, Thriller

Starring

Frances McDormand, Brian Cox, Brad Dourif

Tagline

Every government has one.

Overview

In Ireland, American lawyer Ingrid Jessner and her activist partner, Paul Sullivan, struggle to uncover atrocities committed by the British government against the Northern Irish during the "Troubles." But when Sullivan is assassinated in the streets, Jessner teams up with Peter Kerrigan, a British investigator acting against the will of his own government, and struggles to uncover a conspiracy that may even implicate one of Kerrigan's colleagues.

How it feels

Tense, dark, earnest and cynical. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Corruption, conspiracy, politics, justice

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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