Election campaign movies and TV shows
The list contains the best, new and most relevant election campaign movies ordered by relevance. The recommendation service has sorted out political, realistic, suspense, satirical, political drama and clever films and TV shows about / with election campaign, politics, politician, election, political campaign, corruption, political corruption, political candidate, political satire and satire plots mostly in Drama, Comedy and Thriller genres shot in USA, South Korea, UK and other countries.
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TOP 10 movies tagged as election campaign: Irresistible (2020), Bob Roberts (1992), The Best Man (1964), The Mayor (2017), The Candidate (1972), Ko (2011), Wag the Dog (1997), The Campaign (2012), The Manchurian Candidate (1962), Election (1999).
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List of election campaign movies
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: Comedy, Drama
Country: UK, USA
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 ...
Style:
mockumentary, political, witty, cynical, satirical ...
Plot:
political satire, election campaign, politics, satire, journalism, political campaign, manipulation, republican, conspiracy, senator, ambition, campaign ...
Time:
year 1992, 90s
Place:
pennsylvania, usa, nicaragua, new york
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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, head of state, media, state affairs, opponent ...
Time:
60s
Place:
los angeles
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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
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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: Action, Musical, Thriller
Country: India
Duration: 128 min.
Story:
The movie opens with a scene of a bank robbery in progress. The actions of the robbers during the gateway is photographed by Ashwin (Jeeva). After a chase, the injured Ashwin loses his camera to the robbers but managed to retrieve the memory card. ...
Style:
political thriller, tense, suspense, emotional, twisted ...
Plot:
terrorist, election campaign, politician, assassination, political campaign, political corruption, terrorism, election, journalism, journalist, bomb, murder ...
Time:
2010s
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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, satirical, dark comedy, political, cynical ...
Plot:
politics, satire, political corruption, journalism, election, cia, conspiracy, government, political conspiracy, secret service, president, election campaign ...
Time:
90s, 20th century
Place:
washington d.c., albania, persia, usa, middle east ...
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141K
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, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 126 min.
Story:
The Manchurian Candidate is a political thriller from American director John Frankenheimer. An American soldier is brainwashed into being a killer for the communist Russians during the Korean War.
Style:
political thriller, psychological, political, suspenseful, suspense ...
Audience:
date night
Plot:
conspiracy, cold war, political conspiracy, brainwashing, assassin, manipulation, nightmare, senator, cold war era, communism, korean war, election ...
Time:
1950s, 20th century, year 1962, 50s, year 1952
Place:
new york, north korea, china, washington d.c., korea ...
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111K
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 103 min.
Story:
A high school teacher's personal life becomes complicated as he works with students during the school elections.
Style:
black comedy, dark comedy, political, humorous, witty ...
Audience:
teens, chick flick, girls' night, date night, teen drama
Plot:
teacher, high school, politics, election, teenage girl, satire, jealousy, school, coming of age, campaign, adultery, infidelity ...
Time:
90s, year 1999, y2k, 20th century
Place:
nebraska, washington d.c., manhattan new york city, new york, usa ...
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Genre: Horror, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 94 min.
Story:
At a party, someone goes insane and murders three women. Falsely accused of the brutal killings, Jerry is on the run. More bizarre killings continue with alarming frequency all over town. Trying to clear his name, Jerry discovers the shocking ...
Style:
atmospheric, disturbing, surreal, psychedelic, psychotronic ...
Plot:
disco, hair loss, politician, on the run, murder, lsd, headache, bald woman, babysitter, murder suspect, full moon, massacre ...
Time:
70s, 20th century
Place:
los angeles
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Genre: Comedy, Family
Country: USA
Duration: 95 min.
Story:
"The Growing Pains Movie" is the first of two reunion movies based on the sitcom "Growing Pains". When the Seaver family reunites in Washington, D.C., to celebrate Jason (Alan Thicke) and Maggie's (Joanna Kerns) 30th ...
Style:
feel good, entertaining, satirical, captivating, semi serious ...
Plot:
election campaign, political campaign, relationships, life, slice of life, lifestyle, family relations, satire, life is a bitch, siblings, nostalgia, getting home ...
Place:
washington d.c.
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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: 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, Crime, Mystery, Thriller
Country: Canada, USA
Duration: 90 min.
Story:
"At Risk" introduces Win Garano (Sunjata), the rising star of the Massachusetts State Police, when D.A. Monique "Money" Lamont (MacDowell) sends him to Tennessee to investigate a cold case that took place more than 20 years ...
Style:
serious, realistic, suspenseful, suspense
Plot:
police investigation, who done it, law enforcement, election campaign, murder, partner, uncover truth, fighting crime, legal investigation, legal, district attorney, forensic ...
Time:
21st century
Place:
tennessee, boston, massachusetts, usa
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166K
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Country: UK, France, USA
Duration: 127 min.
Story:
Handsome, unflappable U.S. Congressman Stephen Collins is the future of his political party: an honorable appointee who serves as the chairman of a committee overseeing defense spending. All eyes are upon the rising star to be his party's ...
Style:
political thriller, clever, political, suspenseful, suspense ...
Plot:
political conspiracy, conspiracy, journalism, corruption, journalist, investigation, reporter, murder, congress, espionage, world politics, assassination ...
Time:
year 2009, 2000s, 70s, 21st century
Place:
usa, washington d.c.
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Genre: Comedy
Country: India
Duration: 151 min.
Story:
Jagannathan, a political advisor, is hired to help John, a politician in California. He employs various shrewd tactics to help John's party win the elections.
Style:
spoof, humorous, captivating, semi serious, realistic ...
Audience:
adult
Plot:
political satire, election campaign, politics, rise to the top, advisor, satire, spin doctor, fish out of water, ambition, social commentary, culture clash, media manipulation ...
Time:
2010s
Place:
california, usa
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Genre: Drama
Country: South Korea
Duration: 60 min.
TV show
Story:
After a tragic accident, a powerful fixer uses her skills to transform a civil rights lawyer into the next mayor — and take down her former employer.
Style:
political, thrilling, captivating, psychological, political drama
Plot:
politics, mayor, election, election campaign, political campaign, civil rights, city, lawyer, politician, political conflict, political election, political unrest ...
Place:
korea, seoul
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Genre: Drama, History
Country: South Korea
Duration: 123 min.
Story:
Dreaming of changing the world, SEO Chang-dae takes part in KIM Woon-bum’s political campaign. To resist the current dictatorial ruling party, SEO adopts a very aggressive propaganda campaign, and it makes KIM become the strongest candidate in the ...
Style:
suspense, tense, captivating, disturbing, political
Plot:
politics, political conspiracy, presidential campaign, assassination, election campaign, election, political intrigue, political unrest, political activism, political activist, suspicion, political campaign ...
Time:
year 1967, 80s, 60s, year 1970, year 1969 ...
Place:
south korea
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Genre: Comedy, Crime, Fantasy
Country: Yugoslavia
Duration: 86 min.
Story:
The election campaign in a small provincial town is in full swing. Candidates for ministry position pop up elsewhere, promising "milk and honey" to the voters. Two inseparable policemen, Boki and Pajko, are in charge of peace and order. ...
Style:
satirical, absurd, allegory, dark comedy, slapstick ...
Plot:
election campaign, political satire, provincial life, corruption, social commentary, friendship, culture clash, surrealism, farce, alien, media manipulation, moral ambiguity ...
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Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 108 min.
Story:
A suicidally disillusioned liberal politician puts a contract out on himself and takes the opportunity to be bluntly honest with his voters by affecting the rhythms and speech of hip-hop music and culture.
Style:
satirical, political, humorous, witty, thought provoking ...
Audience:
date night
Plot:
politics, political satire, hip hop, political corruption, satire, election, interracial romance, senator, fighting the system, insurance, interracial, campaign ...
Time:
20th century, year 1998, 90s
Place:
california, america, los angeles, usa, washington d.c. ...
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Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 103 min.
Story:
A sheriff begins an investigation into the death of a local transsexual after hearing that high ranking politicians may have been involved. Although he is homophobic, his investigation causes him to be rejected by others, forcing him to seek help ...
Style:
realistic, serious, suspenseful, atmospheric, neo noir ...
Plot:
gender, murder, murder investigation, transsexual, gender bending, transgender, uncover truth, political corruption, investigation, fighting the system, politics, dishonesty ...
Place:
usa, louisiana, new orleans
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Genre: Comedy, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 98 min.
Story:
Grant Cogswell, a liberal music critic decides to run for city council against a popular black incumbent and is assisted by a reporter who recently lost his job. Initially given no chance, things turn dark when Cogswell makes it into the general ...
Style:
semi serious, witty, humorous, realistic, political ...
Plot:
politics, ambition, satire, society, campaign, unemployment, friends, against the odds, political campaign, election campaign, campaigning, media ...
Time:
21st century
Place:
seattle, usa, washington d.c.
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Genre: Comedy, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 92 min.
Story:
A story of longtime love finally coming to fruition, former captain of the high school football team Ed Harris meets up with his high school crush Diane Keaton years after high school. He is a successful U.S. senator running for president and ...
Style:
romantic comedy, satirical, light hearted
Plot:
politics, election campaign, political satire, scandal, reputation, fall in love, politician, media circus, tabloid journalism, sex scandal, marriage, gender roles ...
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Genre: Comedy
Country: Canada
Duration: 266 min.
TV show
Story:
Disillusioned with the grinding cynicism of Canadian federal politics, speechwriter Daniel Addison finally has enough when he catches his girlfriend going down on his politician boss. Unfortunately, the party's chief political wonk strongarms ...
Style:
satirical, comedy drama, heartfelt, romantic comedy
Plot:
election campaign, political satire, frustration, unlikely hero, fish out of water, political corruption, ethical dilemma, bureaucracy, friendship, love interest, politics, political party ...
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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, society, workplace, head of state, political intrigue, love affair, democrat, legal, election campaign, election ...
Time:
90s
Place:
usa, michigan, washington d.c.
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Genre: Action, Mystery, Thriller
Country: Belgium, France
Duration: 91 min.
Story:
Two years after a burn-out, Duval is still unemployed. Contacted by an enigmatic businessman, he is offered a simple and well-paid job: transcribing telephone tapping. Duval accepts financially without questioning the purpose of the organization ...
Style:
political thriller, suspense, suspenseful, exciting, unusual plot structure ...
Plot:
espionage, wiretap, murder, unemployed, alcoholic, election campaign, politics, new job, torture, election, covert operation, chase ...
Time:
year 2016, 21st century
Place:
france
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Genre: Action, Crime, Thriller
Country: Brazil
Duration: 107 min.
Story:
2013. During Operation Bidone, the Federal Police seized a truck loaded with palm heart, which contained 697 kg of cocaine. The investigation falls on the team assembled by Ivan Romano, based in Curitiba and composed by Beatriz, Júlio and Ítalo. ...
Style:
suspense, suspenseful, touching, tense, exciting ...
Plot:
political corruption, police, politics, government corruption, investigation, justice, organized crime, arrest, prison, judge, election campaign, legal ...
Place:
brazil, switzerland
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Genre: Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Country: Sweden
Duration: 60 min.
TV show
Story:
High adrenaline Swedish political thriller from the creative talent behind Humans – An extreme right-wing party is heading towards its best election result when the chief of staff at the Justice Department disappears without a trace. Racism, ...
Style:
tense, realistic, serious, suspenseful, detective ...
Plot:
terrorism, politics, intrigue, danger, political conspiracy, election, state affairs, murder, election campaign, government, power, corruption ...
Time:
21st century
Place:
eastern europe
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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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