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Conspiracy Theory
Action · Drama · Mystery · 1997
A man obsessed with conspiracy theories becomes a target after one of his theories turns out to be true. Unfortunately, in order to save himself, he has to figure out which theory it is.
Movie details
Conspiracy Theory
“What if your most paranoid nightmares had just come true?”
1997 Action · Drama · Mystery 2h 15m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
6.6 / 10
Community rating
A man obsessed with conspiracy theories becomes a target after one of his theories turns out to be true. Unfortunately, in order to save himself, he has to figure out which theory it is.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
Not a recommendation score. A measure of how closely the film’s taste signals resemble yours.
The archetype split
Who fights over Conspiracy Theory?
For the defence
The Adrenaline Seeker
“If it slows down, you check your phone.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Popcorn Loyalist
“Big screen, big feelings, no apologies.”
Read their objectionThe split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.
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Names above the title
The people responsible.
Cast & crew
Directed by
Richard Donner
Written by
Brian Helgeland
Mel Gibson
Jerry Fletcher
Julia Roberts
Alice Sutton
Patrick Stewart
Dr. Jonas
Cylk Cozart
Agent Lowry
Steve Kahan
Mr. Wilson
Terry Alexander
Flip
Alex McArthur
Cynic
Court is in session
Put Conspiracy Theory on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist
“Speed as an alibi.”
The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.