The Order
6.7
For over a year, a series of bold daylight bank robberies and armored car heists leave law enforcement baffled and the public in panic throughout the Pacific Northwest. The crimes, meticulously planned, not only leave behind large sums of stolen money but also create a growing sense of insecurity across the region. As the heists become increasingly violent and complex, FBI agent Terry Husk (played by Jude Law) dives deep into a spiral of suspicions and theories. Husk becomes convinced that these robberies are not random criminal acts but are the work of domestic terrorists aiming to use the stolen money to fund an armed rebellion against the U.S. government.
Based on true events, The Order follows a tense plot exploring the threat posed by a group of white supremacists determined to overthrow the U.S. government. The film tracks Husk and his team as they try to unravel the connections between the robberies and an increasingly organized and violent extremist group. As their investigation deepens, they discover that the criminals aren’t merely after money—they’re building a full-fledged army with the intent of waging war on the state.
As the operation intensifies, the agents find themselves immersed in the dark world of militant racists, an environment full of hate, conspiracies, and violence. Led by Bob Mathews, a charismatic and dangerous white supremacist, this group has amassed over $4 million, which they plan to use to finance their rebellion. The threat is imminent, and the possibility of a civil war grows more real by the day.
The figure of Bob Mathews, portrayed as a man with extreme convictions, becomes the focal point of the investigation. Husk, along with his team, tracks Mathews' every move as he strategically evades capture while reinforcing his growing militia. The cat-and-mouse game reaches its climax in a violent showdown, where many lives are at stake, and the future of the nation hangs in the balance.
The outcome of The Order is a series of events that would make their mark on U.S. history. The film not only depicts the pursuit of an extremist group but also highlights the impact of their actions on society, politics, and national security. Through a tense and well-crafted narrative, the movie delves into themes such as extremism, racism, and the battle for power, keeping the audience hooked from start to finish.
Throughout the story, Terry Husk’s character demonstrates the tension between duty and morality, facing difficult decisions while trying to prevent a threat that could forever alter the nation’s structure. In this context, The Order is not just an action thriller, but also a reflection on the dangers of hate and extreme violence in modern society.
Director: Ben Saracini, Eddie Thorne, Johanna Posthuma, Justin Kurzel, Lambert Novakovski, Steven McMichael
Cast: Alison Oliver, Bradley Stryker, Daniel Doheny, George Tchortov, Gordon Rix, Huxley Fisher, Jason Long, Jerod Blake, Jude Law, Jurnee Smollett, Marc Maron, Matias Garrido
