Conspiracy Theory
Conspiracy Theory

Conspiracy Theory

1997Movie135 minEnglish

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.

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IMDb6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes50%
Metacritic57/100
Google Users74%
Director: Richard DonnerGenres: Mystery, Thriller, Action

Plot Summary

A taxi driver in New York City, Jerry Fletcher, is obsessed with conspiracy theories and publishes a regular newsletter about them. His paranoia escalates when he believes he's being targeted by a shadowy government organization. He finds an unlikely ally in Alice Sutton, a Department of Justice attorney who initially investigates him but soon becomes entangled in the dangerous web of government secrets.

Critical Reception

Conspiracy Theory was a commercial success, grossing over $200 million worldwide. Critical reception was generally mixed, with praise for the performances of Mel Gibson and Julia Roberts, and the film's thrilling pace, but criticism often targeted the convoluted plot and unbelievable conspiracy elements.

What Reviewers Say

  • Mel Gibson and Julia Roberts deliver charismatic performances that elevate the material.
  • The film offers a fast-paced, suspenseful ride with intriguing twists.
  • The plot becomes overly complicated and somewhat unbelievable in its later stages.

Google audience: Audiences generally found the film to be an entertaining and suspenseful thriller, particularly enjoying the chemistry between the lead actors and the action sequences. Some viewers felt the conspiracy plot was a bit far-fetched but still enjoyed the overall mystery.

Fun Fact

During filming, Mel Gibson had to undergo extensive training to learn how to drive a taxi, including studying for and passing the actual New York City taxi driver's exam.

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GenerationofSwine

GenerationofSwin...

Well... this was fun. I don't think you can say anything better about a movie. Conspiracy Theory was fun. You sit down and watch it, and you are going to have a fun time, you are going to be entertained. It's a great blend of moderate...
JPV852

JPV852

Overly long but amiable suspense-thriller thanks to the charms of Mel Gibson (re-teaming with Lethal Weapon franchise director Richard Donner) and Julia Roberts with Patrick Stewart making for an okay villain. This is one I've seen a couple...