
Backstabbing for Beginners
An idealistic young employee at the U.N. investigates the grisly murder of his predecessor – and uncovers a vast global conspiracy that may involve his own boss.
Release Year
2018
Runtime
108 min
Audience Score
6.2
Genres
Thriller, Drama, History
Story Snapshot
An idealistic young employee at the U.N. investigates the grisly murder of his predecessor – and uncovers a vast global conspiracy that may involve his own boss.
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Backstabbing for Beginners 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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