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The Ides of March (2011)
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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 7.1
 88K
Wag the Dog (1997)
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
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 7.3
 13K
Norma Rae (1979)
Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 114 min.
Story: Norma Rae is a southern textile worker employed in a factory with intolerable working conditions. This concern about the situation gives her the gumption to be the key associate to a visiting labor union organizer. Together, they undertake the ...
Style: inspirational, political, touching, sad, aesthetic ...
Plot: labor union, working class, union, women, labor, small town, feminist, business, courage, american politics, single mother, whistleblower ...
Time: 20th century, year 1979, 70s
Place: alabama, usa
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The Second Civil War (1997)
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 97 min.
Story: When a planeload of Pakistani orphans are shipped to his state for permanent relocation, the governor of Idaho (Beau Bridges, who won an Emmy) defies the president (Phil Hartman) and closes the state's border. News Net Television, a cable news ...
Style: dark comedy, cynical, biting, offbeat, futuristic ...
Plot: satire, american politics, journalism, politics, civil war, illegal immigration, journalist, government, translator, extramarital affair, gang violence, governor ...
Time: future, 2000s
Place: idaho, washington d.c., middle east, usa, pakistan ...
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Designated Survivor (2016)
Genre: Action, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 60 min.
TV show
Story: Tom Kirkman, a low-level cabinet member is suddenly appointed President of the United States after a catastrophic attack during the State of the Union kills everyone above him in the Presidential line of succession.
Style: exciting, political, tense, captivating, suspenseful ...
Audience: adult
Plot: politics, usa president, counter terrorism, president, investigation, terrorism, american politics, spy, die hard, danger, marriage, first lady ...
Time: 2010s
Place: washington d.c., afghanistan, usa, chicago
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 8.6
 528K
House of Cards (2013)
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
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 7.6
 219K
Traffic (2000)
Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Country: USA, Germany
Duration: 147 min.
Story: An exploration of the United States of America's war on drugs from multiple perspectives. For the new head of the Office of National Drug Control Policy, the war becomes personal when he discovers his well-educated daughter is abusing cocaine ...
Style: suspense, bleak, political, realistic, dramatic ...
Plot: drug abuse, organized crime, addiction, drug dealer, drug lord, drug addiction, drug traffic, drug cartel, drug, corruption, war on drugs, heroin ...
Time: year 2000, y2k, 90s, 20th century, 2000s
Place: mexico, latin america, california, ohio, los angeles ...
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 6.7
 30K
Primary Colors (1998)
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
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My Fellow Americans (1996)
Genre: Adventure, Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 101 min.
Story: They used to run the country. Now they're running for their lives! Two on-the-lam former Presidents of the United States. Framed in a scandal by the current President and pursued by armed agents, the two squabbling political foes plunge into a ...
Style: humorous, witty, political, light, entertaining ...
Plot: politics, political corruption, assassination, president, satire, unlikely friendships, happy ending, conspiracy theory, betrayal, buddies, odd couple, disorder ...
Time: 90s, year 1996
Place: washington d.c., usa, ohio, west virginia
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 6.2
 22K
City Hall (1996)
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 111 min.
Story: The accidental shooting of a boy in New York leads to an investigation by the Deputy Mayor, and unexpectedly far-reaching consequences.
Style: political, tense, suspense, thought provoking, realistic ...
Plot: investigation, corruption, police, political corruption, murder, mafia, lawyer, mayor, society, uncover truth, american politics, conspiracy ...
Time: 20th century, 90s
Place: new york, usa, harlem, brooklyn new york city, manhattan new york city
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The American President (1995)
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 114 min.
Story: Widowed U.S. president Andrew Shepherd, one of the world's most powerful men, can have anything he wants -- and what he covets most is Sydney Ellen Wade, a Washington lobbyist. But Shepherd's attempts at courting her spark wild rumors and ...
Style: political, romantic, touching, witty, suspense ...
Audience: chick flick, girls' night, date night
Plot: politics, president, love story, white house, love, election, widower, world politics, single father, liberal, dating, republican ...
Time: 20th century, 90s
Place: usa, washington d.c.
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 8.0
 24K
Fail-Safe (1964)
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 112 min.
Story: Because of a technical defect an American bomber team mistakenly orders the destruction of Moscow. The President of the United States has but little time to prevent an atomic catastrophe from occurring. Director Sidney Lumet gives an atmospheric ...
Style: tense, political thriller, political, realistic, bleak ...
Audience: boys' night
Plot: cold war, nuclear holocaust, nuclear war, nuclear threat, politics, military, u.s. air force, atomic bomb, nuclear, chaos, radio, president ...
Time: 20th century, 60s, year 1967
Place: russia, new york, usa, moscow russia, washington d.c. ...
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Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964)
Genre: Comedy, War
Country: UK, USA
Duration: 95 min.
Story: After the insane General Jack D. Ripper initiates a nuclear strike on the Soviet Union, a war room full of politicians, generals and a Russian diplomat all frantically try to stop the nuclear strike.
Style: black comedy, black and white, dark comedy, political, funny ...
Audience: chick flick
Plot: cold war, military, satire, nuclear war, nuclear threat, anti war, disaster, doomsday, nuclear holocaust, u.s. president, nuclear, president ...
Time: 20th century, 60s, year 1942
Place: soviet union, washington d.c., persia, united kingdom, britain ...
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 6.9
 134K
Syriana (2005)
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Country: USA, United Arab Emirates
Duration: 128 min.
Story: The Middle Eastern oil industry is the backdrop of this tense drama, which weaves together numerous story lines. Bennett Holiday is an American lawyer in charge of facilitating a dubious merger of oil companies, while Bryan Woodman, a ...
Style: political thriller, suspense, cerebral, political, tense ...
Plot: terrorism, cia, corruption, capitalism, espionage, politics, spy, oil, globalization, conspiracy, middle east conflict, political conspiracy ...
Time: year 2005, 20th century, 2000s, 21st century
Place: middle east, usa, israel, iran, lebanon ...
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 7.5
 82K
Miss Sloane (2016)
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.
Style: political, suspense, clever, tense, intellectual ...
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
Place: washington d.c., maryland, chicago, charleston south carolina, michigan ...
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George Wallace (1997)
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, captivating, thought provoking, tense ...
Plot: politics, campaign, american politics, assassination attempt, president, biopic, politician, election, usa history, intrigue, civil rights, racism ...
Time: 60s, 70s, year 1972, year 1965, year 1963 ...
Place: alabama, georgia, usa, america
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Interview with the Assassin (2002)
Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 88 min.
Story: Out of work TV cameraman Ron Kobelski is approached by his formerly reclusive neighbor Walter Ohlinger. Ohlinger claims that he was the mysterious "second gunman" that shot and killed President Kennedy. Ohlinger has kept quiet all these ...
Style: political, suspenseful, tense, realistic, mockumentary ...
Plot: kennedy assassination, conspiracy, politics, found footage, assassination, conspiracy theory, investigation, murder, state affairs, political conspiracy, society, u.s. president ...
Time: year 2002, year 1963, 21st century
Place: dallas texas, usa, texas, america
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 6.2
 21K
Dick (1999)
Genre: Comedy
Country: USA, Canada, France
Duration: 94 min.
Story: Comedy about two high school girls who wander off during a class trip to the White House and meet President Richard Nixon. They become the official dog walkers for Nixon's dog Checkers, and become his secret advisors during the Watergate ...
Style: humorous, political, light, not serious, teen ...
Audience: teens, girls' night
Plot: friendship, teenage girl, high school, politics, president, marijuana, farce, stupidity, workplace, coming of age, goofy hero, teenage life ...
Time: 70s, 20th century
Place: washington d.c., usa
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 5.1
 1K
Lil' Bush (2007)
Genre: Animation, Comedy
Country: USA
TV show
Story: Lil' Bush is a satirical, politically themed animated television series which premiered on June 13, 2007 on Comedy Central. The series features childlike, caricatures of members of the George W. Bush administration, and other American and ...
Style: not serious, parody, witty, humorous, adult cartoon ...
Plot: satire, school, administration, social misfits, state affairs, youth, society, mischievous children, politics, friends, adult as child, young heroes ...
Time: 2000s
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The Brady Bunch in the White House (2002)
Genre: Comedy, Family
Country: USA
Duration: 100 min.
Story: Mike Brady becomes the President of the United States, and names Carol as his V.P..
Style: parody, not serious, humorous, witty, political ...
Plot: politics, media, political intrigue, goofy hero, campaign, disorder, fish out of water, family life, state affairs, head of state, rise to the top, fighting the system ...
Time: 70s, 2000s
Place: washington d.c.
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C.S.A.: The Confederate States of America (2004)
Genre: Comedy, Drama, War
Country: USA
Duration: 89 min.
Story: Through the eyes of a British "documentary", this film takes a satirically humorous, and sometimes frightening, look at the history of an America where the South won the Civil War.
Style: mockumentary, satirical, disturbing, political, independent film ...
Plot: racism, civil war, american civil war, politics, alternate history, satire, interracial relations, slavery, journalism, injustice, political unrest, discrimination ...
Time: year 1912
Place: canada, south america, japan, washington d.c., south africa ...
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The Front Runner (2018)
Genre: Biography, Drama, History, Mystery
Country: Canada, USA
Duration: 113 min.
Story: Gary Hart, former Senator of Colorado, becomes the front-runner for the Democratic presidential nomination in 1987. Hart's intelligence, charisma and idealism makes him popular with young voters, leaving him with a seemingly clear path to the ...
Style: political, psychological, sentimental, captivating, thought provoking ...
Plot: politics, scandal, senator, presidential campaign, reputation, homosexual, rivalry, society, president, american politics, election, campaign ...
Time: 20th century, 80s, year 1987
Place: usa, new york, colorado
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 6.3
 50K
W. (2008)
Genre: Biography, Comedy, Drama, History
Country: USA, Australia, Hong Kong, Switzerland, China
Duration: 129 min.
Story: Whether you love him or hate him, there is no question that George W. Bush is one of the most controversial public figures in recent memory. W takes viewers through Bush’s eventful life -- his struggles and triumphs, how he found both his wife and ...
Style: political, factual, cynical, sincere, horror comedy ...
Audience: family friendly
Plot: politics, president, election, oil, patriotism, rise to the top, u.s. president, iraq war, parents and children, american history, doubts and hesitations, head of state ...
Time: 20th century, 80s, 90s, 70s, 60s ...
Place: iraq, middle east, washington d.c., texas, austin texas ...
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 6.1
 19K
Swing Vote (2008)
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 120 min.
Story: In a remarkable turn of events, the result of the presidential election comes down to one man's vote.
Style: humorous, political, touching, satirical, light ...
Plot: politics, election, presidential election, small town, u.s. president, single father, president, idealism, political campaign, parents and children, state affairs, american football ...
Time: year 2008, 21st century
Place: new mexico, usa, albuquerque new mexico
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Thank You for Smoking (2005)
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 92 min.
Story: Nick Naylor is a charismatic spin-doctor for Big Tobacco who'll fight to protect America's right to smoke -- even if it kills him -- while still remaining a role model for his 12-year old son. When he incurs the wrath of a senator bent on ...
Style: black comedy, entertaining, dark comedy, political, humorous ...
Audience: family friendly
Plot: marketing, advertising, business, social satire, lobbyist, satire, tobacco, reporter, lung cancer, journalism, society, politics ...
Time: year 2005, 2000s, 21st century
Place: washington d.c., vermont, usa, north carolina, japan ...
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 7.8
 179K
The Insider (1999)
Genre: Biography, Drama, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 157 min.
Story: Tells the true story of a 60 Minutes television series exposé of the tobacco industry, as seen through the eyes of a real tobacco executive, Jeffrey Wigand
Style: political, suspense, cerebral, fast paced, intense ...
Plot: journalism, whistleblower, courtroom, corruption, reporter, politics, journalist, business, conspiracy, lawyer, legal, media ...
Time: 90s, 20th century, year 1999
Place: new york, washington d.c., kentucky, south carolina, mississippi ...
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Mississippi Burning (1988)
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 128 min.
Story: Two FBI agents investigating the murder of civil rights workers during the 60s seek to breach the conspiracy of silence in a small Southern town where segregation divides black and white. The younger agent trained in FBI school runs up against the ...
Style: suspense, political, disturbing, realistic, political thriller ...
Audience: adult
Plot: racism, small town, civil rights, african american, police, ku klux klan, investigation, murder, deep south, racial slur, discrimination, violence ...
Time: 20th century, 60s, year 1988, year 1964
Place: mississippi, america, usa, southern usa
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 7.2
 3K
Secret Honor (1984)
Genre: Biography, Comedy, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min.
Story: In this speculative one-man drama, we see former President Richard Milhous Nixon alone in his study, dictating his thoughts into a tape recorder. His only company are a four-screen closed-circuit TV setup, the portraits on the walls, a bottle of ...
Style: dark comedy, political, talky, cult classic, independent film ...
Plot: politics, politician, u.s. president, conspiracy, government, american politics, usa president, villain, chamberplay, intrigue, republican party, profanity ...
Time: year 1984, 80s
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 7.9
 77K
Being There (1979)
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Country: West Germany, USA
Duration: 130 min.
Story: A simple-minded gardener named Chance has spent all his life in the Washington D.C. house of an old man. When the man dies, Chance is put out on the street with no knowledge of the world except what he has learned from television.
Style: political, thought provoking, philosophical, surreal, clever ...
Plot: politics, comedy of errors, lawyer, impotence, satire, president, fish out of water, wealth, secret service, innocence, television, eviction ...
Time: year 1979, 70s, 20th century
Place: washington d.c., north carolina, usa
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 7.6
 28K
Nashville (1975)
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Music
Country: USA
Duration: 160 min.
Story: This movie tells the intersecting stories of various people connected to the music business in Nashville. Barbara Jean is the reigning queen of Nashville but is near collapse. Linnea and Delbert Reese have a shaky marriage and 2 deaf children. Opal ...
Style: political, independent film, cult classic, stylized, anthology ...
Plot: music, multiple storylines, satire, politics, musician, assassination, sexual content, showbiz, election, government, american politics, parallel story ...
Time: year 1975, 70s, 20th century
Place: tennessee, nashville tennessee, usa
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