Cultural Moment
2001-2015Post-9/11 Cinema
Films reflecting or responding to the anxieties, trauma, and political climate following September 11, 2001
9
Total Films
5
Primary Examples
5.9
Avg Arcplot Score
2002-2012
Year Range
Primary - Central to the film's identity
Secondary - Notable influence
Reference - Touches on theme
Primary Examples(5)
8.1
War of the Worlds
2005 • Steven Spielberg
9/11 imagery and survival
5.5
Munich
2005 • Steven Spielberg
Revenge and terrorism cycles
7.4
The Dark Knight
2008 • Christopher Nolan
Surveillance; terrorism; chaos
3.9
V for Vendetta
2005 • James McTeigue
Fascism and resistance post-9/11
7.5
Batman Begins
2005 • Christopher Nolan
Fear as weapon; vigilante justice
