Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "surveillance-operation"

1. To Live and Die in L.A. (1985)

R | 116 min | Action, Crime, Drama

A fearless Secret Service agent will stop at nothing to bring down the counterfeiter who killed his partner.

Director: William Friedkin | Stars: William Petersen, Willem Dafoe, Jane Leeves, Cherise Bates

Votes: 39,360 | Gross: $17.31M

2. Tell No One (2006)

Not Rated | 131 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

An accidental discovery near a doctor's estate stirs up some painful memories eight years after his wife's hideous murder, and now, things are bound to take a turn for the unexpected. Does the good doctor know more than he's letting on?

Director: Guillaume Canet | Stars: François Cluzet, Marie-Josée Croze, André Dussollier, Kristin Scott Thomas

Votes: 57,990 | Gross: $6.18M

3. Tequila Sunrise (1988)

R | 115 min | Crime, Drama, Romance

A former L.A. drug dealer tries to go straight but his past and his underworld connections bring him into the focus of the DEA, the Mexican feds and the Mexican drug cartels.

Director: Robert Towne | Stars: Mel Gibson, Michelle Pfeiffer, Kurt Russell, Raul Julia

Votes: 33,935 | Gross: $41.29M

4. An Officer and a Spy (2019)

132 min | Drama, History, Thriller

In 1894, French Captain Alfred Dreyfus is wrongfully convicted of treason and sentenced to life imprisonment at Devil's island.

Director: Roman Polanski | Stars: Louis Garrel, Christophe Maratier, Pierre Poirot, Stéfan Godin

Votes: 21,101

5. Albino Alligator (1996)

R | 94 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller

While escaping from a foiled robbery attempt, three thieves find themselves surrounded by police at a New Orleans bar--only they're not the people the police are searching for.

Director: Kevin Spacey | Stars: Matt Dillon, Faye Dunaway, Gary Sinise, William Fichtner

Votes: 8,565 | Gross: $0.33M

6. Scorpio (1973)

PG | 114 min | Action, Drama, Thriller

During the Cold War, the CIA orders free-lance operative Scorpio to assassinate his former CIA mentor Cross and a deadly cat-and-mouse game ensues.

Director: Michael Winner | Stars: Burt Lancaster, Alain Delon, Paul Scofield, John Colicos

Votes: 5,209

7. Operation Buffalo (2020)

52 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama

In Maralinga, South Australia, at the height of the Cold War, at a remote army base carrying out British nuclear testing, paranoia runs rife and nuclear bombs are not the only things being put to the test.

Stars: Ewen Leslie, Jessica De Gouw, James Cromwell, Tony Martin

Votes: 890

8. The Marine 3: Homefront (2013 Video)

R | 86 min | Action, Thriller

A Marine must do whatever it takes to save his kidnapped sister and stop a terrorist attack masterminded by a radical militia group.

Director: Scott Wiper | Stars: Mike 'The Miz' Mizanin, Neal McDonough, Ashley Bell, Camille Sullivan

Votes: 4,748

9. Atout coeur à Tokyo pour OSS 117 (1966)

100 min | Action, Crime, Thriller

After an American Navy base is annihilated by a secret weapon, Agent OSS 117 is sent to Japan to investigate the organization that's claiming responsibility, and threatening the US with another attack, if they don't pay.

Director: Michel Boisrond | Stars: Frederick Stafford, Marina Vlady, Jitsuko Yoshimura, Jacques Legras

Votes: 328

10. The Groundstar Conspiracy (1972)

PG | 96 min | Action, Crime, Mystery

A government investigator tries to find out the truth behind the break-in at a top secret research facility.

Director: Lamont Johnson | Stars: George Peppard, Michael Sarrazin, Christine Belford, Cliff Potts

Votes: 878 | Gross: $0.20M

11. The Serpent (1973)

PG | 113 min | Drama, Thriller

A Soviet diplomat hatches a complicated plan to enable him to defect to the West.

Director: Henri Verneuil | Stars: Yul Brynner, Henry Fonda, Dirk Bogarde, Philippe Noiret

Votes: 1,204

12. Shadow of Evil (1964)

92 min | Action, Adventure, Thriller

An American agent is killed in Bangkok while investigating suspicious virus outbreaks in south east Asia. Agent OSS 117 is sent to Thailand to unravel the mysteries behind the man called Dr. Sinn.

Director: André Hunebelle | Stars: Kerwin Mathews, Pier Angeli, Robert Hossein, Dominique Wilms

Votes: 409

13. A Good American (2015)

TV-14 | 100 min | Documentary, Biography, History

How a group of NSA code-breakers had a chance of preventing 9/11.

Director: Friedrich Moser | Stars: William Binney, Jesselyn Radack, Kirk Wiebe, Diane Roark

Votes: 1,334

14. O.S.S. 117 n'est pas mort (1957)

80 min | Crime, Drama

Who,in Mr Lead 's house, helps the villains get the stuff? Mr Lead himself? his wife? his daughter? his secretary?his servant?.

Director: Jean Sacha | Stars: Ivan Desny, Magali Noël, Yves Vincent, Danik Patisson

Votes: 80

15. Mabuting kaibigan masamang kaaway (1991)

110 min | Action

It is a story of two friends that has closer together but it is ended because of betrayal.

Director: Augusto Salvador | Stars: Fernando Poe Jr., Vic Vargas, Marianne de la Riva, Imelda Ilanan

Votes: 8

16. Hella W (2011)

82 min | Biography, Drama, History

The life of a heroine. The life and work of Hella Wuolijoki. A poet, spy and millionaire, she turned into an internationally acclaimed businesswoman, politician and playwright, who ... See full summary »

Director: Juha Wuolijoki | Stars: Tiina Weckström, Hannu-Pekka Björkman, Matleena Kuusniemi, Maria Heiskanen

Votes: 380

17. Herrojen Eeva (1954)

76 min | Comedy

About a single-parent Eve working in a textile factory, whose circle of acquaintances consists of many kinds of men. Her male friend Bertil is a criminal and doesn't like Eve's dealings with the police. Tarmo Manni is in advertising.

Director: Yrjö Kostermaa | Stars: Liisa Tuomi, Erkki Viljos, Uuno Laakso, Arvo Lehesmaa

Votes: 47

18. Central Spy Shop Richard Kiel 'Jaws' James Bond Commercial (2012 Video)

1 min | Short

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Star: Richard Kiel

19. Star Trek: Enterprise (2001–2005)
Episode: The Andorian Incident (2001)

TV-PG | 45 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

Archer, Trip and T'Pol are captured by the Andorians at a Vulcan monastery on P'Jem. They believe that the monastery is being used to spy on Andoria.

Director: Roxann Dawson | Stars: Scott Bakula, John Billingsley, Jolene Blalock, Dominic Keating

Votes: 2,136

20. Condor (2018–2020)
Episode: A Former KGB Man (2020)

TV-MA | 44 min | Action, Drama, Thriller

Joe is lured back into the danger zone when he suspects that Bob's killer and mole may be the same person.

Director: Ali Selim | Stars: Max Irons, Constance Zimmer, Alexei Bondar, Isidora Goreshter

Votes: 357

21. Mindhunter (2017–2019)
Episode: Episode #2.9 (2019)

TV-MA | 73 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

The investigation zeroes in on a prime suspect who proves adept at manipulating a volatile situation to his advantage.

Director: Carl Franklin | Stars: Shane McNair, Jonathan Groff, Holt McCallany, Albert Jones

Votes: 5,746

22. Bäckström (2020– )
Episode: Avsnitt 3 (2020)

44 min | Crime, Drama

Bäckström travels to Thailand to dig for clues about the circumstances around Jaidee's life and death. Meanwhile, the investigative team in Stockholm is following up on another lead - the missing Asian woman Mi Mi.

Director: Jonathan Sjöberg | Stars: Kjell Bergqvist, Agnes Lindström Bolmgren, Livia Millhagen, Linus Wahlgren

Votes: 118

23. Deadwind (2018–2021)
Episode: Meelika (2020)

TV-MA | 44 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

As Karppi grieves a painful loss, she and Nurmi search for the meaning behind a cryptic clue written in blood.

Director: Rike Jokela | Stars: Pihla Viitala, Lauri Tilkanen, Pertti Sveholm, Raimo Grönberg

Votes: 244

24. Whitstable Pearl (2021– )
Episode: Civil War (2021)

TV-14 | 47 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

When a retired policeman is murdered during a Civil War reenactment, McGuire initially focuses on widow Heidi. But between the dead man's three mistresses and a 35-year long feud with his brother, things soon become a lot more complicated.

Director: Jon Jones | Stars: Kerry Godliman, Howard Charles, Frances Barber, Isobelle Molloy

Votes: 207

25. Manhunt (2019–2021)
Episode: The Night Stalker: Part 2 (2021)

TV-14 | 46 min | Biography, Crime, Drama

Colin presents his review findings to DCS Hamish Campbell and suggests a strategy called 'Minstead Lite', but Hamish wants Colin to stay on to see this new approach through. Meanwhile, DC ... See full summary »

Director: Marc Evans | Stars: Martin Clunes, Matt Bardock, Matthew Gravelle, Beth Goddard

Votes: 396

26. Manhunt (2019–2021)
Episode: The Night Stalker: Part 3 (2021)

TV-14 | 46 min | Biography, Crime, Drama

With absolutely no guarantee it will work, the Force Tasking Group have to come to a decision about funding Colin's high stakes gamble. Meanwhile, the news of a new and very vicious attack ... See full summary »

Director: Marc Evans | Stars: Martin Clunes, Sule Rimi, Steve Nicolson, Matthew Gravelle

Votes: 377

27. Moment of Proof (2021– )
Episode: The Ransom Call (2021)

29 min | Documentary, Crime

An extraordinary surveillance operation leads straight to the kidnappers - and their hostage. Plus, a single text message, hidden among thousands of others, nails a serial fraudster.

Directors: Ainsley Keeler, Hayden King, Valentin Rebours | Stars: Chuku Modu, Rebecca Mason, Roy Ramm

28. Agimat ng agila (2021– )
Episode: Ambush (2021)

24 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

Gabriel (Bong Revilla) runs into Maya (Sanya Lopez), Berta's (Elizabeth Oropesa) adopted daughter, for the second time. Will they be able to work well together?

Director: Rico Gutierrez | Stars: Ramon 'Bong' Revilla Jr., Sanya Lopez, Elizabeth Oropesa, Benjie Paras

29. Kontio & Parmas (2018–2023)
Episode: Organisaatiouudistus (2021)

60 min | Comedy, Crime

The winds of change are blowing in Valkeakoski's dynamic police community. The toddler arrives in Koski and takes local problems with an ironclad grip.

Director: Aleksi Mäkelä | Stars: Heikki Silvennoinen, Elsa Saisio, Mari Perankoski, Ville Myllyrinne

Votes: 6

30. The Continental (2023)
Episode: Theater of Pain (2023)

TV-MA | 99 min | Action, Crime, Thriller

In the final action-packed night, Winston's all-out revenge plan is revealed as he looks to take over the NYC crime operation with plans to transform the Continental from outdated safe house into the upscale destination of John Wick fame.

Director: Albert Hughes | Stars: Mel Gibson, Colin Woodell, Mishel Prada, Hubert Point-Du Jour

Votes: 2,342

31. Justified (2010–2015)
Episode: The Lord of War and Thunder (2010)

TV-MA | 42 min | Action, Crime, Drama

Raylan's surveillance job on a fugitive is interrupted when he is forced to deal with his troubled father, who is causing mischief for a drug dealer who is renting from him.

Director: Jon Avnet | Stars: Timothy Olyphant, Nick Searcy, Joelle Carter, Jacob Pitts

Votes: 2,080

32. Maria Kallio (2021– )
Episode: Väärän jäljillä (2021)

60 min | Crime, Drama

WILD GOOSE CHASE A sports boss suffocates in sports gala. As Maria and Koivu investigate the murder, they get a lead on a gym keeper who sells doping. With their cooperation going smoothly, Maria and Koivu grow closer.

Director: Jojo Erholtz | Stars: Elena Leeve, Leo Sjöman, Markus Järvenpää, Petteri Summanen

Votes: 14

33. Claimed and Shamed (2012– )
Episode: Episode #13.3 (2021)

44 min | Documentary, Crime

A surveillance operation trips up a man claiming big money after a fall on an uneven pavement. A criminal gang causing deliberate car crashes to make fraudulent claims is investigated.

Star: Naga Munchetty

34. CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000–2015)
Episode: The Panty Sniffer (2010)

TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

While Catherine helps perform surveillance on a pair of meth dealers in a casino hotel room, Archie accidentally stumbles on the dead body of a casino hospitality employee in the loading docks.

Director: Louis Shaw Milito | Stars: Laurence Fishburne, Marg Helgenberger, George Eads, Eric Szmanda

Votes: 660

35. The Paradise (2020– )
Episode: Luottamus horjuu (2022)

55 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller

Chief Coréa's connections start to rouse suspicions. What business could he have with the murdered man and the Finnish real estate agent? Luisa starts a private investigation behind the scenes. What she discovers causes plenty of concern.

Director: Marja Pyykkö | Stars: Riitta Havukainen, Fran Perea, María Romero, Alina Tomnikov

Votes: 22

36. The Paradise (2020– )
Episode: Operation Melilla (2022)

55 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller

The investigation takes Andrés to Melilla where he used to be an undercover operative. Hilkka and Luisa concoct a plan to force the suspects to make a move. Neither of them has a clue that Hilkka may be in danger too.

Director: Akseli Tuomivaara | Stars: Riitta Havukainen, Fran Perea, María Romero, Alina Tomnikov

Votes: 19

37. Musta valo (2022– )
Episode: Henrik ei luovuta (2022)

43 min | Drama, Thriller

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Director: Pete Riski | Stars: Maria Sid, Samuli Edelmann, Tommi Korpela, Janne Hyytiäinen

Votes: 8

38. Justified (2010–2015)
Episode: Fate's Right Hand (2015)

TV-MA | 51 min | Action, Crime, Drama

Raylan turns to Dewey Crowe to help make a new federal case against Boyd Crowder, but he is not interested. Meanwhile, Boyd begins launching new plans that will take him beyond Harlan.

Director: Michael Dinner | Stars: Timothy Olyphant, Nick Searcy, Jere Burns, Joelle Carter

Votes: 1,525

39. Justified (2010–2015)
Episode: Burned (2015)

TV-MA | 41 min | Action, Crime, Drama

With Ava burned as an informant, Raylan turns to the informant who got Katherine Hale's husband killed to bring down Boyd, who suddenly gets an unexpected ally in the fight against Avery Markham.

Director: Don Kurt | Stars: Timothy Olyphant, Nick Searcy, Jere Burns, Joelle Carter

Votes: 1,399

40. Justified (2010–2015)
Episode: Trust (2015)

TV-MA | 40 min | Action, Crime, Drama

With Avery Markham and Wynn Duffy's help, Raylan sets up a trap for Boyd. But Ava informs Raylan that he didn't take the bait and offers up a new route to put Boyd away for good.

Director: Adam Arkin | Stars: Timothy Olyphant, Nick Searcy, Jere Burns, Joelle Carter

Votes: 1,462

41. The Bureau (2015–2020)
Episode: Episode #1.6 (2015)

TV-MA | 52 min | Drama, Thriller

While attempting to trade Pigalle's Intel on Cyclone, Malotru must find a way to uncover the former's true identity and underlying motive.

Directors: Mathieu Demy, Eric Rochant | Stars: Mathieu Kassovitz, Jean-Pierre Darroussin, Léa Drucker, Sara Giraudeau

Votes: 267

42. The Bureau (2015–2020)
Episode: Episode #1.7 (2015)

TV-MA | 55 min | Drama, Thriller

Kerbouche is finally brought to the DGSE and unveils the truth about Cyclone's life-or-death situation, which requires immediate action from the Bureau.

Directors: Mathieu Demy, Eric Rochant | Stars: Mathieu Kassovitz, Jean-Pierre Darroussin, Léa Drucker, Sara Giraudeau

Votes: 260

43. Line of Duty (2012–2021)
Episode: Snake Pit (2016)

TV-14 | 59 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

DS Steve Arnott believes there is a dark secret in Danny Waldron's past. Then the spotlight falls on his questionable conduct in a previous inquiry - the Lindsay Denton case.

Director: Michael Keillor | Stars: Leanne Best, Vicky McClure, Arsher Ali, Adrian Dunbar

Votes: 1,228

44. Line of Duty (2012–2021)
Episode: The List (2016)

TV-14 | 59 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

AC-12's loyalties are divided when DS Arnott comes under scrutiny from his colleagues.

Director: John Strickland | Stars: Shashi Rami, Martin Compston, Vicky McClure, Adrian Dunbar

Votes: 1,545

45. The Bureau (2015–2020)
Episode: Episode #2.3 (2016)

TV-MA | 52 min | Drama, Thriller

The Bureau is orchestrating an operation to recruit Sabrina, the French Jihadist's sister. Meanwhile, Marina tries to learn more about Shapur's professional life, unaware that he is being watched by the Pasdarans.

Directors: Samuel Collardey, Eric Rochant | Stars: Mathieu Kassovitz, Jean-Pierre Darroussin, Léa Drucker, Sara Giraudeau

Votes: 222

46. Bordertown (2016–2020)
Episode: Raivotar Osa 2 (2016)

TV-MA | 56 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

The Fury (Part 2) Lena goes undercover at a fight club, straining her relationship with Katia. A colleague slips Sorjonen troubling information about their target.

Directors: Miikko Oikkonen, Juuso Syrjä, Jyri Kähönen | Stars: Ville Virtanen, Matleena Kuusniemi, Anu Sinisalo, Lenita Susi

Votes: 296

47. Torpederna (2014–2017)
Episode: Episode #2.6 (2017)

Comedy, Crime, Drama

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Director: Jens Sjögren | Stars: Torkel Petersson, Leo Razzak, Liv Mjönes, Dragomir Mrsic

Votes: 24

48. Messiah (2020)
Episode: It Came to Pass as It Was Spoken (2020)

TV-MA | 48 min | Drama, Mystery, Thriller

News of a marvel electrifies the phenomenon around al-Masih, but Eva's skepticism deepens. Jibril's and Samer's paths diverge amid political unrest.

Director: Kate Woods | Stars: Michelle Monaghan, Mehdi Dehbi, John Ortiz, Tomer Sisley

Votes: 1,237

49. Messiah (2020)
Episode: Force Majeure (2020)

TV-MA | 41 min | Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Gaining the ear of the president, al-Masih issues a challenge and causes turmoil in the White House. But he soon faces probing questions himself.

Director: Kate Woods | Stars: Michelle Monaghan, Mehdi Dehbi, John Ortiz, Tomer Sisley

Votes: 1,218

50. Messiah (2020)
Episode: God Is Greater (2020)

TV-MA | 55 min | Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Eva unearths alarming details about al-Masih's past. Jibril's and Samer's paths unexpectedly collide. Rebecca steps up at a crucial moment.

Director: James McTeigue | Stars: Michelle Monaghan, Mehdi Dehbi, John Ortiz, Tomer Sisley

Votes: 1,287