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Power (1986)
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Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 111 min.
Story:
Pete St. John is a powerful and successful political consultant, with clients spread around the country. When his long-time friend and client Ohio senator Sam Hastings decides to quit politics, he is rapidly drafted to help with the campaign of the man destined to succeed him, unknown and mysterious businessman Jerome Cade...
Style:
serious, realistic, clever, cynical, political, retro, talky
Plot:
politics, political corruption, campaign, fighting the system, society, political intrigue, manipulation, state affairs, journalism, legal, media, ambition, dishonesty, conspiracy, corruption, politician, political satire, intrigue, election, american politics, government, legal action, rise to the top, rebellion, head of state ...
Time:
80s
Place:
usa, new york, seattle, washington d.c.
Most similar movies to Power
The list contains related movies ordered by similarity. Recommendation engine sorted out realistic, political, clever and serious films with plots about politics, state affairs, campaign, society, dishonesty, politician and election mostly in Drama, Comedy and Thriller genres. Some movies like Power: Wag the Dog (1997), The Ides of March (2011), Primary Colors (1998), House of Cards (2013), The Seduction of Joe Tynan (1979). The matching attributes are highlighted in bold.
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Genre: Comedy, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 97 min.
Story:
During the final weeks of a presidential race, the President is accused of sexual misconduct. To distract the public until the election, the President's adviser hires a Hollywood producer to help him stage a fake war.
Style:
black comedy, political, talky, dark comedy, realistic ...
Plot:
politics, conspiracy, political corruption, journalism, cia, election, satire, government, political conspiracy, president, secret service, senator ...
Time:
90s, 20th century
Place:
washington d.c., albania, persia, usa
⇓ similarity ⇓
100%
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 101 min.
Story:
Dirty tricks stand to soil an ambitious young press spokesman's idealism in a cutthroat presidential campaign where 'victory' is relative.
Style:
political thriller, talky, political, suspense, clever ...
Audience:
adult
Plot:
politics, election, political intrigue, campaign, lobbyist, media, presidential campaign, dialogue, political corruption, conspiracy, corruption, twists and turns ...
Time:
year 2011, 2010s, future, 21st century
Place:
ohio, usa, iran, cincinnati ohio
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100%
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Country: UK, USA, France, Germany, Japan
Duration: 143 min.
Story:
In this adaptation of the best-selling roman à clef about Bill Clinton's 1992 run for the White House, the young and gifted Henry Burton is tapped to oversee the presidential campaign of Governor Jack Stanton. Burton is pulled into the ...
Style:
political, intense, witty, talky, semi serious ...
Plot:
politics, scandal, satire, president, adultery, presidential election, idealism, election, media, political corruption, u.s. president, political satire ...
Time:
90s, 20th century
Place:
new york, washington d.c., florida, new hampshire
⇓ similarity ⇓
100%
Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 3804 min.
TV show
Story:
Set in present day Washington, D.C., House of Cards is the story of Frank Underwood, a ruthless and cunning politician, and his wife Claire who will stop at nothing to conquer everything. This wicked political drama penetrates the shadowy world of ...
Style:
political, serious, clever, captivating, tense ...
Audience:
boys' night, teens, adult
Plot:
politics, political intrigue, political corruption, manipulation, state affairs, intrigue, blind ambition, u.s. president, lobbyist, journalism, journalist, media ...
Time:
2010s, 2000s, 21st century
Place:
usa, washington d.c., syria
⇓ similarity ⇓
100%
Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 108 min.
Story:
Respected liberal Senator Joe Tynan is asked to to lead the opposition to a Supreme Court appointment. It means losing an old friend and fudging principles to make the necessary deals, as well as further straining his already part-time family life. ...
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realistic, serious, clever, suspenseful, political ...
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politics, political corruption, betrayal, dishonesty, fighting the system, state affairs, relationship vs career, legal, couple relations, workplace, moral dilemma, infidelity ...
Time:
70s, year 1979
Place:
usa, washington d.c.
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Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 104 min.
Story:
Blake Pellarin is on the campaign trail to become president of the United States. While making a stop in St. Louis, a chance encounter brings his past back to haunt him.
Style:
independent film, serious, psychological, realistic
Plot:
government, politician, american politics, gay interest, gay subtext, campaign, gays and lesbians, state affairs, media, politics, dishonesty, head of state ...
Time:
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Place:
usa, missouri
⇓ similarity ⇓
100%
Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 44 min.
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Story:
The West Wing provides a glimpse into presidential politics in the nation's capital as it tells the stories of the members of a fictional presidential administration. These interesting characters have humor and dedication that touches the heart ...
Style:
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Plot:
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90s, 20th century, 2000s, 21st century
Place:
washington d.c., usa
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100%
Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 111 min.
Story:
Two law school friends find themselves at odds when one becomes a Justice Department lawyer and the other goes into politics.
Style:
talky, political, intense, realistic, captivating ...
Plot:
politics, friendship, political corruption, betrayal, manipulation, legal action, college, corruption, society, political intrigue, rivalry, dishonesty ...
Time:
20th century, 90s, year 1991
Place:
usa, washington d.c., virginia, florida, connecticut
⇓ similarity ⇓
50%
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min.
Story:
A governor running for President gets revealed to be a serial philanderer.
Style:
realistic, semi serious, humorous, political, biting
Plot:
campaign, rise to the top, lifestyle, ambition, fighting the system, democrat, love affair, political intrigue, workplace, society, head of state, legal ...
Time:
90s
Place:
michigan, usa, washington d.c.
⇓ similarity ⇓
50%
Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 100 min.
Story:
A political strategist juggling three clients questions whether or not to take the high road as the ugly side of his work begins to haunt him.
Style:
semi serious, witty, cynical, realistic, independent film ...
Plot:
campaign, politics, ambition, satire, political intrigue, political corruption, dishonesty, private vs public, society, state affairs, scoop, lesbian ...
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⇓ similarity ⇓
49%
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Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 102 min.
Story:
The other party is in disarray. Five men vie for the party nomination for president. No one has a majority as the first ballot closes and the front-runners begin to decide how badly they want the job.
Style:
serious, realistic, cynical, political, rough ...
Plot:
politics, election, political intrigue, election campaign, american politics, corrupt politician, rise to the top, rivalry, power relations, media, state affairs, head of state ...
Time:
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Place:
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⇓ similarity ⇓
48%
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Country: USA, UK
Duration: 102 min.
Story:
Mock documentary about an upstart candidate for the U.S. Senate written and directed by actor Tim Robbins. Bob Roberts is a folksinger with a difference: He offers tunes that protest welfare chiselers, liberal whining, and the like. As the ...
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mockumentary, political, cynical, witty, talky ...
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political satire, election campaign, politics, journalism, satire, manipulation, political campaign, conspiracy, republican, senator, society, ambition ...
Time:
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Place:
pennsylvania, usa, nicaragua, new york
⇓ similarity ⇓
47%
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 110 min.
Story:
Bill McKay is a candidate for the U.S. Senate from California. He has no hope of winning, so he is willing to tweak the establishment.
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political, witty, realistic, cynical, thought provoking ...
Plot:
politics, election, american politics, father son relationship, campaign, satire, candidate, idealism, political campaign, underdog, political rally, president ...
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Place:
california, usa, san francisco, san diego california
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45%
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 139 min.
Story:
A Senate investigation into the President's newly-nominated Secretary of State gives light to a secret from the past, which may not only ruin the candidate, but the President's character as well.
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Genre: Drama
Country: UK, France, Canada, USA
Duration: 132 min.
Story:
An ambitious lobbyist faces off against the powerful gun lobby in an attempt to pass gun control legislation.
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Plot:
twists and turns, politics, lobbyist, career woman, courtroom, determination, lawyer, female protagonist, strong female lead, world politics, strong female character, fighting the system ...
Time:
year 2016, 2010s, 21st century
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100%
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Genre: Drama, History
Country: USA
Duration: 116 min.
Story:
A chronicle of the weeks after the 2000 U.S. presidential election and the subsequent recounts in Florida.
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realistic, political, factual, talky, intense ...
Plot:
political conspiracy, president, politics, election, campaign, presidential election, political corruption, democrat, justice, republican, dishonesty, state affairs ...
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42%
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 112 min.
Story:
Russian political elite hires American consultants to help with President Yeltsin's re-election campaign when his approval rating is down to single digits.
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Plot:
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Time:
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Place:
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⇓ similarity ⇓
42%
Genre: Biography, Drama
Country: UK
Duration: 90 min.
Story:
It is approaching an election in the UK when the leader of the Labour party, John Smith, suffers another in a line of heart attacks and dies. With the leadership campaign about to start the clear choice appears to be Gordon Brown, a stanch Scotsman. ...
Style:
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Plot:
campaign, politics, ambition, rise to the top, society, political intrigue, dishonesty, friendship, political corruption, betrayal, state affairs, british history ...
Time:
90s, 80s, 21st century
Place:
england, britain
⇓ similarity ⇓
42%
Genre: Drama
Country: France, USA
Duration: 93 min.
Story:
Gunter Wallraff is a journalist seeking to expose the unethical journalism practiced by The Standard, a very popular and powerful German newspaper. He goes undercover, using forged identity papers and at great personal risk, to join their staff. ...
Style:
action thriller, independent film, psychological, realistic, serious ...
Plot:
undercover, conspiracy, profanity, violent content, biopic, media, dishonesty, rebellion, life is a bitch, hidden identity, society, journalism ...
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20th century, 80s
Place:
europe, germany
⇓ similarity ⇓
41%
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Genre: Drama
Country: Denmark
Duration: 83 min.
Story:
Danmarks statsminister Anders Fogh Rasmussen er blevet myrdet. Den hovedmistænkte er statsministerens homoseksuelle elsker Emil. I tiden efter mordet møder vi en lang række af verdens politikere og magtfulde mennesker, fra Kofi Annan til Pia ...
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Plot:
campaign, dishonesty, society, state affairs, assassination, politics, satire, minister, media, artists and showbiz, head of state, life is a bitch ...
Time:
21st century
Place:
denmark
⇓ similarity ⇓
39%
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Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 85 min.
Story:
A frustrated radio DJ takes to the streets of Manhattan during the Republican National Convention after the FCC has slapped his station with $1 million in indecency fines, and popular radio personality Joe Pace (Josh Hamilton) isn't going down ...
Style:
serious, captivating, realistic, disturbing, political
Plot:
politics, radio dj, fighting the system, republican, injustice, hopes, idealism, chaos, state affairs, protest, campaign, media ...
Time:
2000s
Place:
new york, usa
⇓ similarity ⇓
39%
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Country: USA, Germany, UK
Duration: 126 min.
Story:
Political thriller about Laine Hanson's nomination and confirmation as Vice President. An allegation that she was involved in a sexual orgy at the age of 19 is leaked to the press. As pressure mounts on Laine, she's torn between fighting ...
Style:
political, clever, thought provoking, serious, sincere ...
Plot:
politics, election, president, campaign, idealism, conspiracy, vice president, political intrigue, government, sex scandal, dishonesty, state affairs ...
Time:
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Place:
washington d.c., usa, ohio, virginia
⇓ similarity ⇓
38%
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 353 min.
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Story:
In 1988, renegade filmmaker Robert Altman and Pulitzer Prize–winning Doonesbury cartoonist Garry Trudeau created a presidential candidate, ran him alongside the other hopefuls during the primary season, and presented their media campaign as a ...
Style:
mockumentary, political, biting, cynical, realistic ...
Plot:
politics, election, political satire, white house, american politics, satire, usa politics, head of state, ambition, fighting the system, state affairs, journalism ...
Time:
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⇓ similarity ⇓
38%
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Genre: Comedy, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 30 min.
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K Street is a 2003 HBO television series about lobbyists and politicians in Washington, D.C. It was named for a street that is home to many lobbying and legal firms.
Style:
political, realistic, serious, cynical, clever ...
Plot:
politics, lobbyist, american politics, political satire, state affairs, dishonesty, ambition, workplace, rivalry, realism, campaign, workplace intrigue ...
Time:
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Place:
washington d.c., usa
⇓ similarity ⇓
38%
Genre: Drama
Country: UK, Germany
Duration: 97 min.
Story:
Marty Rockman, the notorious producer of the hit reality-TV show "So Sue Me", has a brand new concept: "Citizen Verdict". Each week a real criminal case will be tried before the American people, but this time they're also ...
Style:
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Plot:
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Genre: Drama, History, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 99 min.
Story:
This compelling political drama is based on the true story of high-ranking Pentagon official Daniel Ellsberg, who, during the Nixon era, strove to preserve American democracy by leaking top-secret documents to the New York Times and Washington Post. ...
Style:
disturbing, sincere, serious, realistic, captivating ...
Plot:
whistleblower, politics, uncover truth, dishonesty, fighting the system, military, soldier, state affairs, head of state, introspection, political conspiracy, political corruption ...
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usa, asia, vietnam, new york
⇓ similarity ⇓
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Genre: Drama
Country: Italy, France
Duration: 101 min.
Story:
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Plot:
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⇓ similarity ⇓
38%
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Genre: Drama
Country: UK
Duration: 74 min.
Story:
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Time:
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⇓ similarity ⇓
37%
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 98 min.
Story:
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Genre: Biography, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 135 min.
Story:
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Plot:
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36%
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