| Years and Years (2019) | 8.3 | |
| Sugar! (2016) | 6.8 | |
| All the President's Men (1976) | 7.9 | |
| Big Thing (2010) | 7.5 | |
| Colosio (2012) | 7.3 |
Political candidate movies and TV shows
The list contains the best, new and most relevant political candidate movies ordered by relevance. The recommendation service has sorted out captivating, political, entertaining, political drama, realistic and suspense films and TV shows about / with political candidate, politics, political campaign, politician, political intrigue, election, political satire, corruption, election campaign and political activism plots mostly in Drama, Comedy and Thriller genres shot in USA, France, UK and other countries.
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TOP 10 movies tagged as political candidate: All the President's Men (1976), Bad President (2021), Irresistible (2020), Colosio (2012), Black Sheep (1996), The Campaign (2012), The Candidate (1972), Behind Bedroom Doors (2003), The Project (2002), The Perfect Candidate (2019).
Best films
New films
| 7th Secret (2022) | 3.6 | |
| Argentina 2001 (2023) | 6.8 | |
| García! (2022) | 5.9 | |
| Wave Makers (2023) | 8.2 | |
| The Minister (2020) | 7.0 |
List of political candidate movies
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, Fantasy, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min.
Story:
This black comedy answers the question that has obsessed America and the world since November 08, 2016. How did Donald Trump become President of the United States?
Style:
humorous, captivating, absurd, parody
Plot:
world domination, manipulation, political candidate, usa president, politics, sex scandal, husband wife relationship, money, presidential election, political scandal, crooked businessman, republican party ...
Time:
year 2016, year 2015
Place:
slovenia, miami, las vegas, washington d.c., new york ...
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Genre: Comedy, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 101 min.
Story:
A Democratic political consultant helps a retired Marine colonel run for mayor in a small, conservative Wisconsin town.
Style:
political, parody, funny, twist ending, absurd ...
Plot:
election campaign, american politics, usa politics, politics, political campaign, political satire, politician, mayor, small town, campaigning, political candidate, debate ...
Time:
2020s, year 2016, 21st century
Place:
usa, washington d.c., new york, wisconsin
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Genre: Thriller
Country: Mexico, Spain, France, Colombia
Duration: 100 min.
Story:
It's 1994 in Mexico, the nation was witnessing a turbulent year since its beginnings. An indigenous rebellion shakes the country. Three months later, the ruling party's presidential candidate is brutally murdered during a rally in Tijuana. ...
Style:
enigmatic, disturbing, tense, captivating, suspense ...
Plot:
conspiracy, political conspiracy, assassination, government conspiracy, political candidate, politics, secret, investigation, mission, political unrest, murder investigation, crime investigation ...
Time:
90s
Place:
south america, mexico
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Genre: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 87 min.
Story:
When dignified Albert Donnelly runs for Governor, his team moves to keep his slow-witted and klutzy younger brother, Mike, out of the eye of the media. To baby-sit Mike, the campaign assigns sarcastic Steve, who gets the experience of a lifetime ...
Style:
humorous, funny, slapstick comedy, political, light ...
Audience:
kids
Plot:
political campaign, stupidity, political satire, corrupt politician, politics, road trip, scandal, governor, frame up, clumsiness, embarrassment, brother brother relationship ...
Time:
90s
Place:
washington state, washington d.c., usa, seattle
Is relevant?
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Genre: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 85 min.
Story:
Two rival politicians compete to win an election to represent their small North Carolina congressional district in the United States House of Representatives.
Style:
parody, funny, satirical, political, humorous ...
Audience:
adult
Plot:
politics, satire, congressman, election, campaign, farce, campaigning, political corruption, sarcasm, election campaign, mentor, stereotypes ...
Time:
year 2012, 2010s, 21st century
Place:
north carolina, usa
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Genre: 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.
Style:
political, witty, cynical, thought provoking, biting ...
Plot:
politics, election, american politics, satire, father son relationship, underdog, political campaign, campaign, political rally, candidate, election campaign, idealism ...
Time:
20th century, 70s, year 1972
Place:
california, usa, san francisco, north america, san diego california ...
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Genre: Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 88 min.
Story:
New-girl-in-town Abby is already dating two guys--one's a doctor, the other is running for district attorney. She also has some dirt on both of them---but when they find that she may potentially blackmail them, Abby discovers just how important ...
Style:
semi serious, suspenseful, realistic, sexual, erotic ...
Plot:
love triangle, love and romance, couple relations, couples, femme fatale, political candidate, blackmail, threesome, legal, gender, gays and lesbians, lesbian ...
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Genre: Drama
Country: UK, France
Duration: 220 min.
Story:
The Project follows the lives of a group of young Labour party activists from their final days of university to Westminster's corridors of power. Their journey takes us deep into the world of New Labour headquarters in Millbank, and later ...
Style:
captivating, political, psychological, thrilling, political drama ...
Plot:
british politics, political activism, idealist, political candidate, political activist, politics, government, political campaign, media manipulation, social problems, journalist, media ...
Time:
90s, year 1992
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Genre: Comedy, Drama
Country: Saudi Arabia, Germany
Duration: 104 min.
Story:
A young Saudi doctor campaigns for a seat on the municipal council, finding confidence as she combats prejudice.
Plot:
arab, female politician, singer, female doctor, feminism, election campaign, political campaign, political candidate, feminist, airport, concert, doctor ...
Place:
saudi arabia, middle east
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Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Romance, Thriller
Country: Canada
Duration: 84 min.
Story:
A woman's one-night stand turns out to be her friend's husband, and a local political candidate.
Style:
serious, psychological, tense, captivating, suspense ...
Plot:
murder, legal, addiction, alcohol abuse, political candidate, investigation, suspicion of murder, rivalry, danger, cheating, high school, legal action ...
Time:
21st century
Place:
canada
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Genre: Comedy, Drama, Sport
Country: USA
Duration: 87 min.
Story:
The double life of Methodist minister's wife catches up to her, as her husband campaigns for Mayor in a small New Jersey town.
Style:
light, entertaining, captivating, serious, realistic ...
Plot:
double life, political campaign, political scandal, political candidate, political activism, politician, town mayor, mayor, confronting the past, secrets, domestic drama, family drama ...
Place:
new jersey
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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. ...
Style:
realistic, serious, clever, suspenseful, political ...
Plot:
politics, political corruption, infidelity, betrayal, state affairs, dishonesty, relationship vs career, moral dilemma, couple relations, workplace, legal, workplace situations ...
Time:
70s, year 1979
Place:
usa, washington d.c.
Is relevant?
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Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: USA
Duration: 128 min.
Story:
The story of California's first openly gay elected official, Harvey Milk, who became an outspoken agent for change, seeking equal rights and opportunities for all. His great love for the city and its people brought him backing from young and ...
Style:
thought provoking, sincere, sad, inspirational, political ...
Plot:
gay, politics, homosexuality, murder, homosexual, protest, gays and lesbians, male homosexuality, glbt, discrimination, gender, lgbtqi ...
Time:
70s, 2000s, year 2008, 20th century, year 1973 ...
Place:
california, san francisco, new york, north america, idaho ...
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Genre: Drama
Country: Nigeria
Duration: 111 min.
Story:
Love is war is an intense drama about a husband and wife battling for governorship of Ondo State.
Style:
captivating, political
Plot:
marriage, relationships, couple relations, political conflict, relationship vs career, political leader, political candidate, family relations, election, contests and competitions, husband wife relationship, male female relationship ...
Place:
africa
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Genre: Comedy
Country: Russia
Duration: 105 min.
Story:
Igor Tsaplin wants to be elected for a third term and PR team already familiar to us will help him.
Style:
funny, humorous, entertaining, captivating, feel good ...
Plot:
politics, political humor, political campaign, political candidate, political unrest, election, humour, political satire, depression, escapades, political intrigue, political activism ...
Is relevant?
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Genre: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 107 min.
Story:
After losing her job on a U.S. Senate campaign, a liberal environmentalist returns to her conservative Texas hometown to regroup. Upon learning her childhood nemesis is running for state legislature, she creates an elaborate scheme to go undercover ...
Style:
satirical, humorous, captivating, funny, entertaining ...
Audience:
adult
Plot:
political satire, election campaign, political activist, political campaign, political candidate, political humor, political intrigue, politics, political scandal, satire, career, political election ...
Place:
texas
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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: Drama
Country: Poland
Duration: 44 min.
TV show
Story:
Following the resignation of the President of the Republic of Poland, Sejm Marshal Daria Seyda hopes to take his place. Daria's main opponent in the fight for the presidency is Patryk Hauer - the rising star of the right. He cares about his ...
Style:
political thriller, captivating, thrilling, political, suspense ...
Plot:
politics, political campaign, political intrigue, criminal syndicate, political leader, crime investigation, political party, power struggle, conspiracy, political candidate, political conspiracy, political activism ...
Is relevant?
519
Genre: Drama
Country: South Korea
Duration: 130 min.
Story:
For the first time in Korean history, the mayor of Seoul attempts a third term in office, with his entire campaign team ready to soil their hands.
Style:
psychological, captivating, political, disturbing, political thriller ...
Plot:
politics, election campaign, ambition, mayor, corruption, political intrigue, election, political candidate, political campaign, political unrest, intrigue, political leader ...
Place:
seoul, korea
Is relevant?
Genre: Action, Comedy, Crime, Drama, Romance
Country: South Korea
Duration: 118 min.
Story:
By an encounter with a wiry female lawyer So-hyun at the redevelopment protest site, a cold mobster JANG Se-chool decides to be ‘a good person’ as she advised. One day accidentally he saves people from a bus crash, becomes a hero of the city at ...
Style:
captivating, entertaining, semi serious, disturbing
Plot:
gang, election, love interest, changing lives, political candidate, in love, fall in love, love story, romantic relationship, relationships, gang leader, politics ...
Is relevant?
Genre: Drama
Country: France
Duration: 41 min.
TV show
Story:
The longtime mayor of Marseille is preparing to hand over the reins to his protégé when a sudden and ruthless battle erupts for control of the city.
Style:
erotic, sensual, political, tense, suspense ...
Plot:
politics, port, mayor, rivalry, politician, family relations, political candidate, political campaign, political leader, power, twists and turns, corrupt politician ...
Place:
france, marseille, south of france, provence
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Genre: Drama, Sci-Fi
Country: UK, USA
Duration: 60 min.
TV show
Story:
As Britain is rocked by unstable political, economic and technological advances, members of the Lyons family converge on one crucial night in 2019. Over the next 15 years, the twists and turns of their everyday lives are explored as we find out if ...
Style:
political, captivating, light, apocalyptic, philosophical ...
Plot:
politics, political activism, female politician, society, distopia, family relations, political satire, dystopia, rebel, lgbt, lifestyle, lgbtqi ...
Time:
near future, 2020s, future, 2030s, year 2019
Place:
london, manchester
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Genre: Comedy, Drama
Country: India
Duration: 130 min.
Story:
Mannar Mannan, an ordinary villager, decides to call himself the president of the country and starts fighting against the injustices he comes across in his society. What's his agenda?
Style:
social, psychological, semi serious, captivating, thrilling
Plot:
protest, countryside, political activism, political intrigue, political candidate, political campaign, ambitious man, political activist, ambition, society, political unrest, social activist ...
Place:
india
Is relevant?
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Country: UK
Duration: 160 min.
Story:
It's February 1974. Ted Heath's Conservative government has been ousted. But only just. In the hung Parliament, Labour manages to form a minority government by sending its whips out wheeling and dealing with the Liberals, Scottish ...
Style:
psychological, thought provoking, political, thrilling, realistic ...
Plot:
parliament, british politics, politics, politician, british raj, british prime minister, political unrest, political activism, british empire, political candidate, political intrigue, corrupt politician ...
Time:
70s
Place:
united kingdom, britain
Is relevant?
Genre: Comedy
Country: Mexico
Duration: 96 min.
Story:
A former idealistic leader turned corrupt politician is cursed by his grandmother on the eve of the presidential election, forcing him to be honest. Can he win without lies and what will be the conditions?
Style:
satirical, political, feel good, entertaining, semi serious ...
Audience:
adult
Plot:
political satire, election campaign, social commentary, presidential election, corruption, crooked politician, politician, truth, politics, uncover truth, political candidate, satire ...
Is relevant?
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Country: Japan
Duration: 127 min.
Story:
Keisuke Kuroda wakes up in a hospital bed unable to remember who he is. While sneaking out of the hospital, he sees a glimpse of the news and realizes that he is the Prime Minister of Japan. His approval rating was the lowest in the history of ...
Style:
satirical, humorous, captivating, situational comedy, sitcom ...
Plot:
prime minister, political satire, amnesia, satire, politician, amnesiac, memory lapse, memory loss, politics, political candidate, new life, political humor ...
Time:
2010s
Place:
japan, tokyo
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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
Is relevant?
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
Is relevant?
Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 60 min.
TV show
Story:
A seemingly perfect interracial first family becomes the White House's newest residents. But behind closed doors they unleash a torrent of lies, cheating and corruption.
Style:
captivating, disturbing, political, political drama
Plot:
white house, president, politics, black, family relations, everyday life, high society, politician, presidential election, father daughter relationship, political unrest, husband wife relationship ...
Time:
2020s, 2010s, 21st century
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