SettingsAmerican political drama films
A Lion Is in the Streets
A Lion Is in the Streets is a 1953 drama film starring James Cagney as a southern politician loosely based on Huey Long.
A Lion Is in the Streets is a 1953 drama film starring James Cagney as a southern politician loosely based on Huey Long.
A More Perfect Union (film)
A More Perfect Union: America Becomes a Nation is a 1989 American feature film dramatizing the events of the Constitutional Convention.
A More Perfect Union: America Becomes a Nation is a 1989 American feature film dramatizing the events of the Constitutional Convention.
A Stranger in Town
A Stranger in Town is a 1943 comedy-drama political film made by Loew's Inc. and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
A Stranger in Town is a 1943 comedy-drama political film made by Loew's Inc. and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Across the Line (film)
Across the Line is a 2000 American drama film directed by Martin Spottl and starring Brad Johnson and Sigal Erez.
Across the Line is a 2000 American drama film directed by Martin Spottl and starring Brad Johnson and Sigal Erez.
Ada (film)
Ada is a 1961 political drama film made by Avon Productions and distributed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Ada is a 1961 political drama film made by Avon Productions and distributed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Advise & Consent (film)
Advise & Consent is a 1962 American motion picture based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of the same name by Allen Drury, published in 1959.
Advise & Consent is a 1962 American motion picture based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of the same name by Allen Drury, published in 1959.
All the King's Men (1949 film)
All the King's Men is a 1949 drama film based on the Robert Penn Warren novel of the same name.
All the King's Men is a 1949 drama film based on the Robert Penn Warren novel of the same name.
All the King's Men (2006 film)
All the King's Men is a 2006 film adaptation of the 1946 Pulitzer Prize-winning novel All the King's Men by Robert Penn Warren.
All the King's Men is a 2006 film adaptation of the 1946 Pulitzer Prize-winning novel All the King's Men by Robert Penn Warren.
All the President's Men (film)
All the President's Men is a 1976 Academy Award-winning political thriller film based on the 1974 non-fiction book of the same name by Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein, the two journalists in...
All the President's Men is a 1976 Academy Award-winning political thriller film based on the 1974 non-fiction book of the same name by Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein, the two journalists in...
An American Affair
An American Affair is an independent film starring Gretchen Mol, James Rebhorn, Noah Wyle, Perrey Reeves, Mark Pellegrino, and Cameron Bright, which was released theatrically by Screen Media...
An American Affair is an independent film starring Gretchen Mol, James Rebhorn, Noah Wyle, Perrey Reeves, Mark Pellegrino, and Cameron Bright, which was released theatrically by Screen Media...
Battle in Seattle
Battle in Seattle is a 2007 film and the directorial debut of actor Stuart Townsend.
Battle in Seattle is a 2007 film and the directorial debut of actor Stuart Townsend.
Beau James
Beau James is a 1957 film based on a non-fiction book of the same name by Gene Fowler.
Beau James is a 1957 film based on a non-fiction book of the same name by Gene Fowler.
Beyond Borders
Beyond Borders is a 2002 drama film about aid workers, directed by Martin Campbell and starring Angelina Jolie and Clive Owen.
Beyond Borders is a 2002 drama film about aid workers, directed by Martin Campbell and starring Angelina Jolie and Clive Owen.
Billy Jack Goes to Washington
Billy Jack Goes to Washington is a 1977 film starring Tom Laughlin, the fourth film in the Billy Jack series, and although the earlier films saw enormous success, this film did not.
Billy Jack Goes to Washington is a 1977 film starring Tom Laughlin, the fourth film in the Billy Jack series, and although the earlier films saw enormous success, this film did not.
Brink of Disaster!
"Brink of Disaster!" is a 1972 American film directed by John Florea.
"Brink of Disaster!" is a 1972 American film directed by John Florea.
Charlie Wilson's War
Charlie Wilson's War is a 2007 American biographical comedy drama film recounting the true story of U.S. Congressman Charlie Wilson (D-TX) who partnered with "bare knuckle attitude" CIA oper...
Charlie Wilson's War is a 2007 American biographical comedy drama film recounting the true story of U.S. Congressman Charlie Wilson (D-TX) who partnered with "bare knuckle attitude" CIA oper...
Che (film)
Che is a two-part 2008 biopic about Ernesto 'Che' Guevara directed by Steven Soderbergh and starring Benicio del Toro.
Che is a two-part 2008 biopic about Ernesto 'Che' Guevara directed by Steven Soderbergh and starring Benicio del Toro.
Cradle Will Rock
Cradle Will Rock is a 1999 drama film which chronicles the process and events that surrounded the production of the original 1937 musical The Cradle Will Rock by Marc Blitzstein.
Cradle Will Rock is a 1999 drama film which chronicles the process and events that surrounded the production of the original 1937 musical The Cradle Will Rock by Marc Blitzstein.
Death of a President (2006 film)
Death of a President is a 2006 British high concept motion picture about the fictional assassination of George W. Bush, the 43rd U.S. President, on 19 October 2007 in Chicago, Illinois.
Death of a President is a 2006 British high concept motion picture about the fictional assassination of George W. Bush, the 43rd U.S. President, on 19 October 2007 in Chicago, Illinois.
Deterrence (film)
Deterrence is a 1999 French/American drama film written and directed by Rod Lurie, depicting fictional events about nuclear brinksmanship.
Deterrence is a 1999 French/American drama film written and directed by Rod Lurie, depicting fictional events about nuclear brinksmanship.
Doraemon: Nobita's Dinosaur
Nobita's Dinosaur is a 1980 animated film based on the popular manga and anime series, Doraemon.
Nobita's Dinosaur is a 1980 animated film based on the popular manga and anime series, Doraemon.
Frost/Nixon (film)
Frost/Nixon is a 2008 historical drama film based on the 2006 play of the same name by Peter Morgan which tells the story behind the Frost/Nixon interviews of 1977.
Frost/Nixon is a 2008 historical drama film based on the 2006 play of the same name by Peter Morgan which tells the story behind the Frost/Nixon interviews of 1977.
Game Change (film)
Game Change is a 2012 American HBO political drama film based on events of the 2008 United States presidential election campaign, starring Julianne Moore, Ed Harris and Woody Harrelson.
Game Change is a 2012 American HBO political drama film based on events of the 2008 United States presidential election campaign, starring Julianne Moore, Ed Harris and Woody Harrelson.
JFK (film)
JFK is a 1991 American film directed by Oliver Stone.
JFK is a 1991 American film directed by Oliver Stone.
Lions for Lambs
Lions for Lambs is a 2007 American drama film about the connection between a platoon of United States soldiers in Afghanistan, a U.S. senator, a reporter, and a California college professor.
Lions for Lambs is a 2007 American drama film about the connection between a platoon of United States soldiers in Afghanistan, a U.S. senator, a reporter, and a California college professor.
Lord of War
Lord of War is a 2005 action drama film written and directed by Andrew Niccol and starring Nicolas Cage.
Lord of War is a 2005 action drama film written and directed by Andrew Niccol and starring Nicolas Cage.
Malcolm X (film)
Malcolm X is a 1992 American biographical motion picture about the Muslim-American figure Malcolm X co-written, co-produced, and directed by Spike Lee.
Malcolm X is a 1992 American biographical motion picture about the Muslim-American figure Malcolm X co-written, co-produced, and directed by Spike Lee.
Milk (film)
Milk is a 2008 American biographical film based on the life of gay rights activist and politician Harvey Milk, who was the first openly gay person to be elected to public office in Californi...
Milk is a 2008 American biographical film based on the life of gay rights activist and politician Harvey Milk, who was the first openly gay person to be elected to public office in Californi...
Munich (film)
Munich is a 2005 historical film about the Israeli government's secret retaliation attacks after the massacre of Israeli athletes by the Black September terrorist group during the 1972 Summe...
Munich is a 2005 historical film about the Israeli government's secret retaliation attacks after the massacre of Israeli athletes by the Black September terrorist group during the 1972 Summe...
Nixon (film)
Nixon is a 1995 American biographical film directed by Oliver Stone for Cinergi Pictures that tells the story of the political and personal life of former US President Richard Nixon, played ...
Nixon is a 1995 American biographical film directed by Oliver Stone for Cinergi Pictures that tells the story of the political and personal life of former US President Richard Nixon, played ...
Nothing But the Truth (2008 film)
Nothing But The Truth is a 2008 American drama film written and directed by Rod Lurie.
Nothing But The Truth is a 2008 American drama film written and directed by Rod Lurie.
Nothing but the Truth (2008 film)
Nothing but the Truth is a 2008 American drama film written and directed by Rod Lurie.
Nothing but the Truth is a 2008 American drama film written and directed by Rod Lurie.
Recount (film)
Recount is a 2008 made-for-TV film about the 2000 Presidential election in the United States presented in an angle that favors the Democratic staffers.
Recount is a 2008 made-for-TV film about the 2000 Presidential election in the United States presented in an angle that favors the Democratic staffers.
Red Corner
Red Corner is a drama film produced in 1997, directed by Jon Avnet and written by Robert King.
Red Corner is a drama film produced in 1997, directed by Jon Avnet and written by Robert King.
Rendition (film)
Rendition is a 2007 drama film directed by Gavin Hood and starring Reese Witherspoon, Meryl Streep, Peter Sarsgaard, Alan Arkin, Jake Gyllenhaal and Omar Metwally.
Rendition is a 2007 drama film directed by Gavin Hood and starring Reese Witherspoon, Meryl Streep, Peter Sarsgaard, Alan Arkin, Jake Gyllenhaal and Omar Metwally.
Rollover (film)
Rollover is a 1981 political and financial thriller directed by Alan J. Pakula and starring Jane Fonda and Kris Kristofferson.
Rollover is a 1981 political and financial thriller directed by Alan J. Pakula and starring Jane Fonda and Kris Kristofferson.
Secret Honor
Secret Honor is a 1984 film written by Donald Freed and Arnold M. Stone, and directed by Robert Altman and starring Philip Baker Hall as former president Richard M. Nixon, a fictional accoun...
Secret Honor is a 1984 film written by Donald Freed and Arnold M. Stone, and directed by Robert Altman and starring Philip Baker Hall as former president Richard M. Nixon, a fictional accoun...
Syriana
Syriana is a 2005 geopolitical thriller film written and directed by Stephen Gaghan, and executive produced by George Clooney, who also stars in the film with an ensemble cast.
Syriana is a 2005 geopolitical thriller film written and directed by Stephen Gaghan, and executive produced by George Clooney, who also stars in the film with an ensemble cast.
The American President
The American President is a 1995 romantic comedy film directed by Rob Reiner and written by Aaron Sorkin.
The American President is a 1995 romantic comedy film directed by Rob Reiner and written by Aaron Sorkin.
The Contender (2000 film)
The Contender is a 2000 political thriller starring Gary Oldman, Joan Allen, Jeff Bridges and Christian Slater.
The Contender is a 2000 political thriller starring Gary Oldman, Joan Allen, Jeff Bridges and Christian Slater.
The Good Shepherd (film)
The Good Shepherd is a 2006 spy film directed by Robert De Niro and starring Matt Damon and Angelina Jolie, with an extensive supporting cast.
The Good Shepherd is a 2006 spy film directed by Robert De Niro and starring Matt Damon and Angelina Jolie, with an extensive supporting cast.
The Ides of March (film)
The Ides of March is a 2011 American political drama film directed by Academy Award-Winner George Clooney from a screenplay written by Clooney, along with Grant Heslov and Beau Willimon.
The Ides of March is a 2011 American political drama film directed by Academy Award-Winner George Clooney from a screenplay written by Clooney, along with Grant Heslov and Beau Willimon.
The Kingdom (film)
The Kingdom is a 2007 film directed by Peter Berg and starring Jamie Foxx, Chris Cooper, Jennifer Garner, Jason Bateman, Ashraf Barhom, with Kyle Chandler, Jeremy Piven, Richard Jenkins and ...
The Kingdom is a 2007 film directed by Peter Berg and starring Jamie Foxx, Chris Cooper, Jennifer Garner, Jason Bateman, Ashraf Barhom, with Kyle Chandler, Jeremy Piven, Richard Jenkins and ...
The President Vanishes (film)
The President Vanishes, released in the United Kingdom as Strange Conspiracy, is a 1934 American political drama film directed by William A. Wellman and produced by Walter Wanger.
The President Vanishes, released in the United Kingdom as Strange Conspiracy, is a 1934 American political drama film directed by William A. Wellman and produced by Walter Wanger.
The Reagans
The Reagans is a 180-minute television film about U.S. President Ronald Reagan and his family which CBS had planned to broadcast in November 2003 during fall "sweeps", but was ultimately bro...
The Reagans is a 180-minute television film about U.S. President Ronald Reagan and his family which CBS had planned to broadcast in November 2003 during fall "sweeps", but was ultimately bro...
The Russia House (film)
The Russia House (1990) is an American spy drama, based on the novel of the same name by John le Carré.
The Russia House (1990) is an American spy drama, based on the novel of the same name by John le Carré.
The Trial of Billy Jack
The Trial of Billy Jack is a 1974 film starring Delores Taylor and Tom Laughlin.
The Trial of Billy Jack is a 1974 film starring Delores Taylor and Tom Laughlin.
The Whistleblower
The Whistleblower is a 2010 thriller film directed by Larysa Kondracki, written by Kondracki and Eilis Kirwan, starring Rachel Weisz.
The Whistleblower is a 2010 thriller film directed by Larysa Kondracki, written by Kondracki and Eilis Kirwan, starring Rachel Weisz.
Too Big to Fail
Too Big to Fail is a drama television movie in the United States broadcast on HBO on May 23, 2011.
Too Big to Fail is a drama television movie in the United States broadcast on HBO on May 23, 2011.
Too Big to Fail (film)
Too Big to Fail is a U.S. television drama film first broadcast on HBO on May 23, 2011.
Too Big to Fail is a U.S. television drama film first broadcast on HBO on May 23, 2011.
Traffic (2000 film)
Traffic is a 2000 American crime drama film directed by Steven Soderbergh and written by Stephen Gaghan.
Traffic is a 2000 American crime drama film directed by Steven Soderbergh and written by Stephen Gaghan.
True Colors (1991 film)
True Colors (1991) is a film written by Kevin Wade and directed by Herbert Ross.
True Colors (1991) is a film written by Kevin Wade and directed by Herbert Ross.
Truman (film)
Truman is a 1995 HBO movie based on David McCullough's Pulitzer Prize-winning book, Truman.
Truman is a 1995 HBO movie based on David McCullough's Pulitzer Prize-winning book, Truman.
Trópico de Sangre
Trópico de Sangre (Tropic of Blood) is a dramatic film based on the true story of the Dominican Republic's historic Mirabal sisters.
Trópico de Sangre (Tropic of Blood) is a dramatic film based on the true story of the Dominican Republic's historic Mirabal sisters.
V for Vendetta (film)
V for Vendetta is a 2006 dystopian thriller film directed by James McTeigue and produced by Joel Silver and the Wachowski brothers, who also wrote the screenplay.
V for Vendetta is a 2006 dystopian thriller film directed by James McTeigue and produced by Joel Silver and the Wachowski brothers, who also wrote the screenplay.
Valkyrie (film)
Valkyrie is a 2008 American historical thriller film set in Nazi Germany during World War II. The film depicts the 20 July plot in 1944 by German army officers to assassinate Adolf Hitler an...
Valkyrie is a 2008 American historical thriller film set in Nazi Germany during World War II. The film depicts the 20 July plot in 1944 by German army officers to assassinate Adolf Hitler an...
Vantage Point (film)
Vantage Point is a 2008 American political action thriller film directed by Pete Travis.
Vantage Point is a 2008 American political action thriller film directed by Pete Travis.