Jude Law Stars in Gritty FBI Thriller 'The Order,' Exploring Domestic Extremism

Set in the 1980s, the film delves into the pursuit of a white supremacist group, drawing unsettling parallels to contemporary issues.

Jude Law plays Terry Husk, a composite FBI agent grappling with personal and professional struggles while leading the investigation into a white supremacist group known as The Order.
The film is inspired by true events and adapted from the 1989 nonfiction book 'The Silent Brotherhood,' which chronicles the rise and fall of domestic terrorist Bob Mathews and his group.
Nicholas Hoult portrays Bob Mathews, emphasizing the character's calculated charisma and its dangerous role in radicalizing followers.
Director Justin Kurzel and writer Zach Baylin crafted the film as a tense crime thriller, blending character study with commentary on the persistence of extremist ideologies.
The movie draws chilling connections between its historical narrative and modern-day far-right movements, underscoring the enduring relevance of its themes.