Movies Like Edward Said: The Myth of "The Clash of Civilizations”

If you liked Edward Said: The Myth of "The Clash of Civilizations” (1998), a movie directed by Sut Jhally, here are 20 movies with a similar feel, based on TMDB's recommendations. Each one links to its cast, trailer and where it's streaming.

1
Get Him to the Greek (2010)
★ 6/10
Pinnacle records has the perfect plan to get their sinking company back on track: a comeback concert in LA featuring Aldous Snow, a fading rockstar who has dropped off the radar in recent years. Record company intern…
2
Lincoln (2012)
★ 6.8/10
The revealing story of the 16th US President's tumultuous final months in office. In a nation divided by war and the strong winds of change, Lincoln pursues a course of action designed to end the war, unite the country…
3
Vice (2018)
★ 7/10
George W. Bush picks Dick Cheney, the CEO of Halliburton Co., to be his Republican running mate in the 2000 presidential election. No stranger to politics, Cheney's impressive résumé includes stints as White House…
4
Insurgent (2015)
★ 6.4/10
Beatrice Prior must confront her inner demons and continue her fight against a powerful alliance which threatens to tear her society apart.
5
Kingdom of Heaven (2005)
★ 7.1/10
After his wife dies, a blacksmith named Balian is thrust into royalty, political intrigue and bloody holy wars during the Crusades.
6
Grudge Match (2013)
★ 6.1/10
A pair of aging boxing rivals are coaxed out of retirement to fight one final bout -- 30 years after their last match.
7
Independence Day (1996)
★ 6.9/10
Strange phenomena surface around the globe. The skies ignite. Terror races through the world's major cities. As these extraordinary events unfold, it becomes increasingly clear that a force of incredible magnitude has…
8
Anniversary (2025)
★ 6.9/10
When Ellen and Paul’s son Josh introduces his new girlfriend at their 25th anniversary party, no one suspects that it is the beginning of the end for this happy family. The new girlfriend is Liz, Ellen’s former…
9
The Big Year (2011)
★ 6/10
Three fanatical bird-watchers spend an entire year competing to spot the highest number of species as El Nino sends an extraordinary variety of rare breeds flying up into the U.S., but they quickly discover that there…
10
Plus One (2019)
★ 6.8/10
Longtime single friends, Ben and Alice, agree to be each other's respective plus one at every wedding they're invited to, during a busy summer of wedding fever.
11
Official Secrets (2019)
★ 7.2/10
The true story of British intelligence whistleblower Katharine Gun who—prior to the 2003 Iraq invasion—leaked a top-secret NSA memo exposing a joint US-UK illegal spying operation against members of the UN Security…
12
Team America: World Police (2004)
★ 6.7/10
When North Korean ruler Kim Jong-il orchestrates a global terrorist plot, it's up to the heavily armed, highly specialized Team America unit to stop his dastardly scheme. The group, which has recruited troubled…
13
Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019)
★ 6.7/10
Follows the heroic efforts of the crypto-zoological agency Monarch as its members face off against a battery of god-sized monsters, including the mighty Godzilla, who collides with Mothra, Rodan, and his ultimate…
14
Red Dawn (1984)
★ 6.3/10
It is the dawn of World War III. In mid-western America, a group of teenagers band together to defend their town—and their country—from invading Soviet forces.
15
The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951)
★ 7.4/10
An alien and a robot land on Earth after World War II and tell mankind to be peaceful or face destruction.
16
The Art of Racing in the Rain (2019)
★ 8.1/10
A family dog – with a near-human soul and a philosopher's mind – evaluates his life through the lessons learned by his human owner, a race-car driver.
17
13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi (2016)
★ 7.3/10
An American Ambassador is killed during an attack at a U.S. compound in Libya as a security team struggles to make sense out of the chaos.
18
Fanboys (2009)
★ 6.2/10
In 1999, Star Wars fanatics take a cross-country trip to George Lucas' Skywalker Ranch so their dying friend can see a screening of The Phantom Menace before its release.
19
Birdy (1984)
★ 7.1/10
Two young men are seriously affected by the Vietnam War. One of them has always been obsessed with birds - but now believes he really is a bird, and has been sent to a mental hospital. Can his friend help him pull…
20
Hidalgo (2004)
★ 6.9/10
Set in 1890, this is the story of a Pony Express courier who travels to Arabia to compete with his horse, Hidalgo, in a dangerous race for a massive contest prize, in an adventure that sends the pair around the world...