Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Moderate
- tense
- paranoid
- propulsive
- action movie night
- techno thriller marathon
What critics said
Critics broadly regarded the film as an unoriginal and poorly executed techno-thriller that imitates recent technology-conspiracy movies.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The mysterious phone and conspiracy appear to access security cameras around the world while directing Max's movements.
Max is a computer security specialist, and the central danger is delivered through a technologically sophisticated phone system.
Max is hunted by hit men, casino security, and a CIA operative while questioning whom he can trust.
An anonymous phone sends winning instructions but simultaneously draws Max into lethal consequences.
Films like Echelon Conspiracy, and why
Eagle Eye
Shares a techno-thriller premise involving anonymous electronic instructions, pervasive surveillance, government conspiracy, and a hunted protagonist.
WarGames
Shares computer-driven conspiracy elements, escalating pursuit, and anxiety about technology operating beyond human control.
Enemy of the State
Shares a globe-spanning conspiracy thriller structure, professional espionage, and distrust of institutions.
Runner Runner
Shares casino-centered criminal intrigue, lethal pursuit, and a protagonist forced to uncover who is manipulating events.
Movie Details
- Director
- Greg Marcks
- Release Date
- 2009-02-27
- Runtime
- 105 min
- Rating
- 6.1 / 10 (504)
Cast
- Shane West
- Edward Burns
- Ving Rhames
- Martin Sheen
- Steven Elder
- Sandra De Sousa
- Greg Donaldson
- Gosha Kutsenko
- Jonathan Pryce
- Amara Zaragoza
Where to watch in United States
- Buy
- Amazon Video
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Echelon Conspiracy about?
- A computer security expert follows impossible casino tips from a mysterious phone while a global surveillance conspiracy closes in around him.
- What is Echelon Conspiracy like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Echelon Conspiracy as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Echelon Conspiracy violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Echelon Conspiracy as moderate.
- What did critics think of Echelon Conspiracy?
- Critics broadly regarded the film as an unoriginal and poorly executed techno-thriller that imitates recent technology-conspiracy movies.
- Which films are like Echelon Conspiracy?
- Films with a similar feel include Eagle Eye, WarGames, Enemy of the State, and Runner Runner.
- How long is Echelon Conspiracy?
- Echelon Conspiracy runs 105 minutes.
- Where can I watch Echelon Conspiracy?
- In United States, Echelon Conspiracy is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video.
