Presidential candidate movies and TV shows
The list contains the best, new and most relevant presidential candidate movies ordered by relevance. The recommendation service has sorted out captivating, entertaining, political, political drama, tense and humorous films and TV shows about / with presidential candidate, politics, president, politician, political campaign, corruption, election, presidential election, conspiracy and political candidate plots mostly in Drama, Comedy and Thriller genres shot in USA, Canada, France and other countries.
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TOP 10 movies tagged as presidential candidate: Long Shot (2019), Game Change (2012), All the President's Men (1976), Linda Lovelace for President (1975), Bombshell (2019), Represent (2023), The Rat Pack (1998), Primary Colors (1998), Our Brand Is Crisis (2015), Man of the Year (2006).
Best films
New films
| Long Shot (2019) | 6.8 | |
| Citizen Kramer (2013) | 4.8 | |
| The Magic Tuche (2018) | 4.7 | |
| Liberty's Secret (2016) | 5.0 | |
| The 2nd (2020) | 3.9 |
List of presidential candidate movies
128K
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Country: USA, Canada, Colombia
Duration: 125 min.
Story:
Fred Flarsky is a gifted and free-spirited journalist who has a knack for getting into trouble. Charlotte Field is one of the most influential women in the world -- a smart, sophisticated and accomplished politician. When Fred unexpectedly runs into ...
Style:
light, feel good, rom com, romantic comedy, humorous ...
Audience:
chick flick
Plot:
journalist, couples, politics, love and romance, babysitter, friendship, couple relations, presidential candidate, diplomat, sex scene, party, fall in love ...
Time:
2010s, year 2019
Place:
new york, washington d.c.
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Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: USA
Duration: 118 min.
Story:
Based on the book by John Heilemann and Mark Halperin, Game Change focuses on the Republican run of the 2008 Presidential election, when candidate John McCain picks a relative unknown, Alaskan governor Sarah Palin, to be his running mate. As the ...
Style:
political, thought provoking, intense, realistic, serious ...
Audience:
adult
Plot:
politics, american politics, campaign, election, propaganda, presidential candidate, president, presidential election, presidential campaign, betrayal, secrets, idealism ...
Time:
year 2007, 2000s, year 2008, 70s, 21st century
Place:
alaska, washington d.c., sacramento california, philadelphia, south carolina ...
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Genre: Drama, History, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 138 min.
Story:
In the run-up to the 1972 elections, Washington Post reporter Bob Woodward covers what seems to be a minor break-in at the Democratic Party National headquarters. He is surprised to find top lawyers already on the defense case, and the discovery of ...
Style:
political thriller, political, cerebral, realistic, serious ...
Audience:
family outing
Plot:
journalism, newspaper, political conspiracy, politics, conspiracy, political corruption, investigation, american politics, white house, investigative journalism, whistleblower, president ...
Time:
70s, 20th century, year 1973, year 1972, year 1976
Place:
washington d.c., usa, north america, miami, florida
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Genre: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 95 min.
Story:
An intentionally campy film designed to capitalize on Linda Lovelace's sudden fame following "Deep Throat", this film centers around Linda's fictional grass roots campaign to run for president. Touring the country with a rag-tag ...
Style:
sex comedy, cult classic, independent film, realistic, semi serious ...
Plot:
female pubic hair, sexpot, female nudity, presidential candidate, porn star, bare breasts, porn actress, presidential campaign, assassination attempt, farce, looking for sex, media satire ...
Time:
70s
Place:
kansas city, america, usa
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Genre: Biography, Drama
Country: Canada, USA
Duration: 109 min.
Story:
Based on the real scandal, BOMBSHELL is a revealing look inside the most powerful and controversial media empire of all time; and the explosive story of the women who brought down the infamous man who created it.
Style:
political, uplifting, sad, deep, social ...
Audience:
girls' night, chick flick, adult
Plot:
sexual harassment, photograph, propaganda, news anchor, secret relationship, journalism, feminist, scandal, sexism, abuse of power, mother daughter relationship, quitting a job ...
Time:
2010s, year 2016, year 2019, year 2006, 2000s
Place:
manhattan new york city, new york, cleveland ohio
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Genre: Comedy
Country: France
Duration: 30 min.
TV show
Story:
An idealistic educator is inadvertently thrust into the French presidential race.
Style:
satirical, entertaining, captivating, humorous, feel good ...
Plot:
presidential candidate, presidential election, president, political intrigue, social satire, racial issues, political candidate, political satire, political activism, political campaign, political humor, race issues ...
Place:
france
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Genre: Biography, Drama, Musical
Country: USA
Duration: 120 min.
Story:
After a brief flash-forward to Frank Sinatra as an old man, saying "I miss my guys," the movie's main narrative begins during high points in the solo careers of the Rat Pack: Dean Martin has become a big success despite the breakup of ...
Style:
realistic, serious, talky, sentimental, entertaining
Plot:
mafia, racism, biopic, presidential candidate, nightclub, music, organized crime, president, performer, music industry, kennedy family, wiretap ...
Time:
50s, 20th century, 1950s, 60s
Place:
las vegas
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Genre: Comedy, Drama
Country: UK, France, Germany, Japan, USA
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, cynical, thought provoking, intense, witty ...
Plot:
politics, scandal, satire, president, idealism, propaganda, adultery, presidential election, political satire, election, media, political corruption ...
Time:
90s, 20th century, 70s
Place:
new york, florida, washington d.c., new hampshire, miami ...
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Genre: Comedy, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 107 min.
Story:
A feature film based on the documentary "Our Brand Is Crisis", which focuses on the use of American political campaign strategies in South America.
Style:
political, clever, satirical, harsh, comedy drama ...
Audience:
kids
Plot:
conspiracy, manipulation, election, idealism, business, world politics, propaganda, dialogue, political campaign, presidential campaign, politician, presidential candidate ...
Time:
year 2002
Place:
south america, bolivia, new jersey, california, new orleans ...
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Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 115 min.
Story:
The irreverent host of a political satire talk show decides to run for president and expose corruption in Washington. His stunt goes further than he expects when he actually wins the election, but a software engineer suspects that a computer glitch ...
Style:
humorous, political, stylized, semi serious, realistic ...
Plot:
politics, twists and turns, comedian, satire, conspiracy theory, presidential election, election, adaptation, world politics, media, campaign, president ...
Time:
year 2006, 21st century
Place:
usa, washington d.c.
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Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: USA
Duration: 132 min.
Story:
Lyndon B. Johnson's amazing 11-month journey from taking office after JFK's assassination, through the fight to pass the 1964 Civil Rights Act and his own presidential campaign, culminating on the night LBJ is actually elected to the ...
Style:
factual, realistic, tense, intense, talky ...
Plot:
politics, racism, closeted homosexual, civil rights, president, u.s. president, african american, propaganda, biopic, election, civil rights movement, usa president ...
Time:
year 2016, year 1963, 60s
Place:
texas, dallas texas, america, vietnam, usa ...
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Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min.
Story:
Four members of the media are chosen as moderator and panel for the single televised debate of presidential candidates one week before the election. These four use the debate forum as never before, resulting in what critics call a hijacking of the ...
Style:
captivating, disturbing, tense, political thriller, suspenseful ...
Plot:
media manipulation, election, reporter, political scandal, presidential candidate, journalism, debate, political unrest, political activism, presidential election, media coverage, political campaign ...
Place:
usa
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Genre: Comedy
Country: Chile
Duration: 110 min.
Story:
Stefan Kramer taking advantage of the presidential elections in Chile decides to make a show for the occasion. Unfortunately, the public believe that it is a real candidacy and will have to become a real candidate.
Style:
feel good, light, satirical, humorous, captivating ...
Plot:
political satire, presidential campaign, presidential candidate, humour, presidential election, society, social relations, political intrigue, politics, social satire, irony, social commentary ...
Time:
2010s
Place:
chile, latin america
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Genre: Comedy
Country: Spain
TV show
Story:
Set in the world of Spanish politics, Vota Juan revolves around the character of Juan Carrasco (Javier Cámara), an uninspiring Minister of Agriculture who, after finding his political ambitions awoken by a series of chance political events, decides ...
Style:
satirical, humorous, captivating, political, entertaining ...
Plot:
political satire, political intrigue, politics, satire, election campaign, presidential candidate, political campaign, political humor, political activism, political leader, intrigue, political candidate ...
Time:
2010s
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Genre: Action, Drama, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 106 min.
Story:
An ex-FBI agent gradually uncovers the nature of a conspiracy behind the death of a black presidential candidate
Style:
political thriller, suspenseful, tense, twisted, neo noir ...
Plot:
assassination, conspiracy, presidential candidate, cover up, investigation, government conspiracy, murder mystery, betrayal, corruption, political intrigue, interracial relations, suspicion ...
Time:
90s
Place:
washington d.c.
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Genre: Crime, Mystery, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 108 min.
Story:
It's the final weeks of the most consequential presidential election in history. America is poised to elect either its first female president or its first viable independent candidate. Reporting history as it's made, an idealistic young ...
Style:
serious, suspenseful, exciting, captivating
Plot:
corruption, usa president, conspiracy, political candidate, investigative reporter, investigative journalism, presidential candidate, political election, presidential election, election, candidate, political conspiracy ...
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Genre: Drama
Country: Canada
Duration: 180 min.
TV show
Story:
The story begins while a nationwide referendum is being held to decide whether or not Canada will join the United States. The people of Canada vote to join the U.S., while Prime Minister Tom McLaughlin (Paul Gross) watches the results on the news.
Style:
disturbing, tense, political, captivating, political drama
Plot:
political intrigue, politics, political satire, world politics, political unrest, politician, presidential candidate, political corruption, political campaign, president, social relations, power struggle ...
Place:
canada
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Genre: Drama
Country: South Korea
TV show
Story:
Seo Hye-rim is a hot-tempered news announcer who was fired by the broadcasting company, but is later elected to the National Assembly and became the first female president of Korea. She faces political pressure and potential impeachment from Kang ...
Style:
suspense, captivating, disturbing, dramatic, tense ...
Plot:
politics, presidential election, female politician, president, politician, political corruption, political intrigue, political candidate, political campaign, presidential candidate, presidential campaign, female protagonist ...
Time:
21st century
Place:
korea, seoul
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Genre: Comedy
Country: Italy
Duration: 96 min.
Story:
Peppino, a provincial librarian who became the accidental President of Italy, is now a father and has returned to a peaceful, happy life as a woodsman. That is, until his wife Janis decides to return to politics. Peppino is forced to abandon his ...
Style:
humorous, feel good, satirical, captivating, funny ...
Audience:
family friendly, adult
Plot:
president, satire, political campaign, prime minister, politician, politics, political satire, presidential candidate, humour, fish out of water, media satire, media manipulation ...
Place:
rome italy
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Genre: Comedy, Drama, Family
Country: USA
Duration: 30 min.
TV show
Story:
Told from the narration of her diary, 12-year-old Cuban-American Elena navigates the ups and downs of middle school and begins her journey to become the future president of the United States.
Style:
humorous, captivating, entertaining
Audience:
family outing
Plot:
president, teenager, follow your dream, parents and children, mother daughter relationship, u.s. president, daydreamer, ambition, father daughter relationship, presidential candidate, politician, dream ...
Time:
future
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Genre: Comedy, Drama
Country: Poland
Duration: 90 min.
Story:
Jan Rydel is a contender for the office of the President of the Republic of Poland. He is in conflict with TV journalists, and when he finally gets on the air, he sits with his back to the camera. However, its ratings are high.
Style:
black comedy, serious, realistic, captivating, humorous ...
Plot:
presidential campaign, election, politics, politician, candidate, presidential election, inheritance, last will and testament, argument, press conference, satire, political satire ...
Place:
poland
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Genre: Comedy, Drama, Thriller
Country: France, Canada, Haiti
Duration: 107 min.
Story:
A group of kidnappers take the son of a wealthy presidential candidate in Haiti. Doc and Zoe are two amateur gangsters tasked with delivering the young man to their ruthless boss. With a hitman on their trail, Zoe accidentally kills the hostage. ...
Style:
crime drama, thrilling, captivating, psychological, satirical ...
Plot:
abduction, kidnapping, satire, conspiracy, mistaken identity, hostage, criminal, theft, political unrest, escapades, political intrigue, kidnapped ...
Place:
haiti, caribbean
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12K
Genre: Drama, Romance, Thriller
Country: South Korea
Duration: 60 min.
TV show
Story:
A patriotic bodyguard who was abandoned by his country and colleagues, a hidden daughter of leading Presidential candidate who regards love as a tool for revenge, and the First Lady contender who hides her ambition and charisma behind a kind and ...
Style:
captivating, suspense, suspenseful, psychological, tear jerker ...
Plot:
bodyguard, protector, politician, corruption, investigation, rivalry, government corruption, political candidate, political campaign, political unrest, ex soldier, political activism ...
Place:
korea
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Genre: Action, Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 108 min.
Story:
Two years after choosing not to kill the man who killed his son, former police sergeant Leo Barnes has become head of security for Senator Charlene Roan, the front runner in the next Presidential election due to her vow to eliminate the Purge. On ...
Style:
brutal, suspense, intense, psychological, bloody ...
Audience:
teens, adult
Plot:
politics, vigilante, revenge, gunfight, election, death, murder, violence, distopia, survival, brutality, vengeance ...
Time:
near future, year 2016, 2010s
Place:
washington d.c., florida
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Genre: Biography, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 178 min.
TV show
Story:
George Wallace is a 1997 television film starring Gary Sinise as George Wallace, the former Governor of Alabama. It was directed by John Frankenheimer, who won an Emmy award for it; Sinise and Mare Winningham also won Emmies for their performances. ...
Style:
political, non fiction, contemplative, tense, captivating ...
Plot:
politics, campaign, american politics, assassination attempt, president, biopic, election, politician, usa history, presidential election, campus, presidential candidate ...
Time:
60s, 1950s, year 1965, year 1963, year 1972 ...
Place:
alabama, georgia, usa, america
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14K
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.
Style:
political, factual, intense, talky, captivating ...
Plot:
political conspiracy, politics, president, election, campaign, presidential election, democrat, political corruption, justice, republican, state affairs, dishonesty ...
Time:
year 2000, year 2008, 21st century
Place:
usa, florida, texas, north america, washington d.c. ...
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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, tense, political, suspense ...
Audience:
adult
Plot:
politics, election, political intrigue, campaign, lobbyist, twists and turns, presidential campaign, intern, media, political corruption, conspiracy, corruption ...
Time:
year 2011, future, 2010s, 70s, 21st century
Place:
ohio, usa, columbus ohio, iran, cincinnati ohio ...
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Genre: Action, Crime, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 190 min.
Story:
A former US Operative, who lived in Russia in his earlier years and had been married there with a child, comes out of retirement to face down a former enemy, now running as a candidate for President in modern Russia. Working with a Russian ...
Style:
realistic, serious, suspenseful, fast, suspense
Audience:
boys' night
Plot:
kgb, politics, presidential election, espionage, uncover truth, race against time, fighting the system, chases and races, government agency, heroes, danger, secret agent ...
Place:
russia, moscow russia
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Genre: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 95 min.
Story:
When a presidential candidate dies unexpectedly in the middle of the campaign, the Democratic party unexpectedly picks a Washington, D.C. alderman, Mays Gilliam (Rock) as his replacement .
Style:
funny, humorous, parody, entertaining, absurd ...
Audience:
teens
Plot:
politics, usa president, president, satire, presidential election, farce, stereotypes, black, hip hop, state affairs, ambition, republican ...
Time:
year 2003
Place:
washington d.c., chicago, nashville tennessee, usa
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Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
Country: USA, Australia
Duration: 103 min.
Story:
In 1980, the US Navy's most powerful warship, the USS Nimitz, is caught in a storm during routine manoeuvres in the Pacific. Enveloped by a strange green light, the ship passes through a vortex and when they emerge, their communications have ...
Style:
exciting, serious, suspenseful, captivating, thought provoking ...
Audience:
manly, kids
Plot:
time travel, world war two, changing the past or future, military, military life, time loop, aircraft carrier, heroic mission, catastrophe, battles, twists and turns, airplane ...
Time:
1940s, 70s, 80s, year 1941, year 1980 ...
Place:
pearl harbor, japan, pacific ocean, hawaii
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