Civic Duty
An American accountant bombarded with cable news and the media's obsession with terrorist plots in the post 9-11 world, receives a jolt when an unattached Islamic graduate student moves in next door.
Release Year
2006
Runtime
98 min
Audience Score
6.1
Genres
Action, Adventure, Drama, Thriller
Story Snapshot
An American accountant bombarded with cable news and the media's obsession with terrorist plots in the post 9-11 world, receives a jolt when an unattached Islamic graduate student moves in next door.
Why This Page Helps
Civic Duty is a dark pick with medium complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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