Movies and TV shows set in washington d.c.
The list contains the best, new and most relevant movies set in washington d.c. ordered by relevance. The recommendation service has sorted out realistic, clever, political, serious, interesting and entertaining films and TV shows about / with mentor, dialogue, politics, storytelling, corruption, catastrophe, president, runaway, state affairs and white house plots mostly in Drama, Thriller and Comedy genres shot in USA, UK, France and other countries.
washington d.c.
TOP 10 movies tagged as washington d.c.: Olympus Has Fallen (2013), Being There (1979), The Butler (2013), Scandal (2012), Absolute Power (1997), Minority Report (2002), Charlie Wilson's War (2007), All the President's Men (1976), Advise & Consent (1962), Thank You for Smoking (2005).
Best films
List of movies set in washington d.c.
Genre: Action, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 119 min.
Story:
When the White House (Secret Service Code: "Olympus") is captured by a terrorist mastermind and the President is kidnapped, disgraced former Presidential guard Mike Banning finds himself trapped within the building. As the national ...
Style:
exciting, rough, serious, intense, realistic ...
Audience:
teens, girls' night, chick flick, manly, boys' night
Plot:
terrorism, secret service, white house, president, hostage, terrorist attack, one man army, daring rescue, politics, betrayal, bodyguard, u.s. president ...
Time:
2010s, 21st century
Place:
washington d.c., usa, north korea, pentagon, north america
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Genre: Comedy, Drama
Country: 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, innocence, secret service, television, eviction, funeral ...
Time:
70s, 20th century
Place:
washington d.c., north carolina, usa
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117K
Genre: Biography, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 132 min.
Story:
A look at the life of Cecil Gaines who served eight presidents as the White House's head butler from 1952 to 1986, and had a unique front-row seat as political and racial history was made.
Style:
touching, emotional, bad ending, political, inspirational ...
Audience:
teens, date night
Plot:
civil rights, racism, u.s. president, black history, president, butler, injustice, african american, prejudice, father son relationship, white house, segregation ...
Time:
80s, 70s, 60s, 50s, year 2008 ...
Place:
washington d.c., usa, africa, tennessee, cuba ...
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75K
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 43 min.
TV show
Story:
Everyone has secrets and Olivia Pope has dedicated her life to protecting and defending the public images of the elite by keeping those secrets under wraps. Pope and her team are at the top of their game when it comes to getting the job done for ...
Style:
serious, clever, political, realistic, bleak ...
Audience:
teens
Plot:
relationship vs career, lawyer, workplace situations, politician, white house, politics, senator, president, teamwork, ambition, coworker, media ...
Time:
21st century
Place:
washington d.c., usa
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Genre: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 121 min.
Story:
A master thief coincidentally is robbing a house where a murder in which the President of The United States is involved occurs in front of his eyes. He is forced to run yet may hold evidence that could convict the President. A political thriller ...
Style:
suspenseful, tense, political, intense, serious ...
Plot:
secret service, political corruption, murder mystery, politics, suspense, political conspiracy, assassination, conspiracy, justice, usa president, witnessing a crime, white house ...
Time:
20th century, 90s
Place:
washington d.c., usa
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Genre: Action, Crime, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 145 min.
Story:
John Anderton is a top 'Precrime' cop in the late-21st century, when technology can predict crimes before they're committed. But Anderton becomes the quarry when another investigator targets him for a murder charge.
Style:
futuristic, neo noir, exciting, tense, cerebral ...
Audience:
boys' night, chick flick
Plot:
cyberpunk, murder, suspense, future dystopia, foreknowledge, precognition, time loop, frame up, distopia, law enforcer, police investigation, time travel ...
Time:
future, 21st century
Place:
washington d.c., virginia, usa
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Genre: Biography, Comedy, Drama, History
Country: USA, Germany
Duration: 102 min.
Story:
The true story of Texas congressman Charlie Wilson's covert dealings in Afghanistan, where his efforts to assist rebels in their war with the Soviets had some unforeseen and long-reaching effects.
Style:
political, realistic, clever, thought provoking, factual ...
Audience:
adult
Plot:
cold war, cia, politics, womanizer, arms dealer, stripper, party, female nudity, congress, congressman, showgirl, christmas party ...
Time:
20th century, 80s, year 1980, 90s, year 1988 ...
Place:
afghanistan, washington d.c., texas, pakistan, usa ...
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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, realistic, serious, thought provoking, cerebral ...
Audience:
family outing
Plot:
journalism, politics, investigation, newspaper, political conspiracy, conspiracy, political corruption, white house, american politics, journalist, president, media ...
Time:
70s, year 1972, year 1973, 20th century
Place:
washington d.c., usa, miami, florida
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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.
Style:
political, realistic, thought provoking, clever, witty ...
Plot:
politics, courtroom drama, political corruption, gay bar, american politics, corruption, political conspiracy, political intrigue, fighting the system, legal, idealism, journalism ...
Time:
70s, 1930s, 60s, 20th century
Place:
washington d.c., new york, usa, manhattan new york city
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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:
entertaining, political, humorous, cynical, funny ...
Plot:
advertising, business, marketing, lobbyist, social satire, satire, tobacco, reporter, lung cancer, journalism, society, politics ...
Time:
21st century
Place:
washington d.c., vermont, california, usa, los angeles ...
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Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 133 min.
Story:
Basket-case network news producer Jane Craig falls for new reporter Tom Grunnick, a pretty boy who represents the trend towards entertainment news she despises. Aaron Altman, a talented but plain correspondent, carries an unrequited torch for Jane. ...
Style:
talky, realistic, melancholic, funny, romantic ...
Audience:
date night
Plot:
journalism, media, workplace, workplace romance, friendship, unrequited love, unlikely friendships, workaholic, love triangle, tv news, tv show, slutty attitude ...
Time:
80s, 20th century, 60s
Place:
washington d.c., usa
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152K
Genre: Biography, Comedy, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 132 min.
Story:
George W. Bush picks Dick Cheney, the CEO of Halliburton Co., to be his Republican running mate in the 2000 presidential election. No stranger to politics, Cheney's impressive résumé includes stints as White House chief of staff, House ...
Style:
political, serious, captivating, realistic, cynical ...
Audience:
date night
Plot:
u.s. president, u.s. vice president, u.s. government, usa politics, war on terror, iraq war, politics, vice president, political campaign, al qaeda, heart attack, hospital ...
Time:
september 11 2001, year 1963, 80s, 70s, year 1980 ...
Place:
washington d.c., cambodia, wyoming, usa, america ...
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Genre: Action, Thriller
Country: USA, UK
Duration: 128 min.
Story:
John McClane is back and badder than ever, and this time he's working for Homeland Security. He calls on the services of a young hacker in his bid to stop a ring of Internet terrorists intent on taking control of America's computer ...
Style:
exciting, humorous, entertaining, realistic, suspenseful ...
Audience:
chick flick, boys' night, teens
Plot:
hacker, gunfight, terrorism, police officer, tough cop, geek, lone hero, technology, hacking, computer hacker, car chase, fbi ...
Time:
2000s, 21st century
Place:
washington d.c., usa, maryland, los angeles, baltimore ...
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Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 44 min.
TV show
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:
clever, political, talky, realistic, serious ...
Plot:
politics, american politics, politician, election, political intrigue, white house, government official, president, teamwork, chief of staff, liberal, democrat ...
Time:
20th century, 90s, 2000s, 21st century
Place:
washington d.c., usa
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102K
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 44 min.
TV show
Story:
Set during the Cold War period in the 1980s, The Americans is the story of Elizabeth and Philip Jennings, two Soviet KGB officers posing as an American married couple in the suburbs of Washington D.C. and their neighbor, Stan Beeman, an FBI ...
Style:
exciting, captivating, realistic, atmospheric, suspenseful ...
Audience:
adult
Plot:
cold war, spy, espionage, undercover, double life, kgb, mole, government agency, surveillance, secret agents, working undercover, mission ...
Time:
80s, 20th century
Place:
washington d.c., usa, ussr
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368K
Genre: Action, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 124 min.
Story:
John McClane is an off-duty cop gripped with a feeling of déjà vu when on a snowy Christmas Eve in the nation's capital, terrorists seize a major international airport, holding thousands of holiday travelers hostage. Renegade military ...
Style:
suspenseful, exciting, tense, clever, intense ...
Audience:
boys' night, chick flick
Plot:
gunfight, airplane, christmas, fight scenes, chase, airport, police, terrorism, lone hero, fight, suspense, one man army ...
Time:
year 1990, 20th century, 80s, 90s
Place:
washington d.c., los angeles, california, virginia, usa
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155K
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Country: USA, UK, France
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:
clever, political, tense, suspenseful, tricky ...
Plot:
conspiracy, political conspiracy, politics, journalism, corruption, suspense, investigation, newspaper, reporter, murder, congress, spy ...
Time:
70s, 21st century
Place:
washington d.c., usa
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46K
Genre: Action, Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min.
Story:
Ex-special operative MacGruber (Forte) is called back into action to take down his archenemy, Dieter Von Cunth (Kilmer), who's in possession of a nuclear warhead and bent on destroying Washington, DC.
Style:
parody, funny, humorous, satirical, not serious ...
Audience:
boys' night, teens
Plot:
sarcasm, undercover, hotshot hero, escapades, uninhibited rivalry, satire, good versus evil, nuclear, swat team, spy, gunfight, violence ...
Time:
80s, 21st century
Place:
washington d.c., virginia, usa, las vegas, siberia ...
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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:
political, realistic, talky, humorous, thought provoking ...
Plot:
politics, conspiracy, political corruption, journalism, satire, cia, election, secret service, political conspiracy, war, suspense, senator ...
Time:
90s, 20th century
Place:
washington d.c., albania, latin america, iraq, middle east ...
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21K
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, entertaining, not serious ...
Audience:
teens, girls' night
Plot:
friendship, high school, teenage girl, politics, marijuana, farce, cheerleading, secrets, coming of age, stupidity, workplace, goofy hero ...
Time:
70s, 20th century
Place:
washington d.c., usa
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Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 124 min.
Story:
After years of increases in the greenhouse effect, havoc is wreaked globally in the form of catastrophic hurricanes, tornadoes, tidal waves, floods and the beginning of a new Ice Age. Paleoclimatologist, Jack Hall tries to warn the world while also ...
Style:
exciting, futuristic, suspenseful, entertaining, serious ...
Audience:
teens, family outing, kids, boys' night
Plot:
disaster, catastrophe, natural disaster, post apocalypse, end of the world, apocalypse, climate change, environmental, nature, scientist, stranded, global warming ...
Time:
future, 2000s, 21st century
Place:
new york, los angeles, washington d.c., antarctica, california ...
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Genre: Adventure, Drama, History
Country: USA
Duration: 120 min.
Story:
Get On the Bus follows several Black men on a cross country bus trip to the Million Man March. On the bus are an eclectic set of characters including a laid off aircraft worker, a former Gang Banger, a Hollywood actor, a cop who is of mixed racial ...
Style:
road movie, thought provoking, compassionate, talky, realistic ...
Plot:
racism, politics, gang, friendship, prejudice, bus, character study, unlikely friendships, justice, idealism, civil rights, on the road ...
Time:
90s
Place:
washington d.c., los angeles, tennessee, new jersey, africa ...
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Genre: Comedy, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 98 min.
Story:
For the first time in history a woman is appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court, where she becomes a friendly rival to a liberal associate.
Style:
humorous, light, entertaining, melancholic, realistic ...
Audience:
chick flick, girls' night
Plot:
courtroom drama, supreme court, judiciary, battle of the sexes, justice, legal, rivalry, politics, fighting the system, unlikely couple, workplace romance, opposites attract ...
Time:
80s
Place:
washington d.c., new jersey, usa
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Genre: Comedy, Family
Country: USA
Duration: 22 min.
TV show
Story:
Cory in the House is an American television sitcom, which aired on the Disney Channel from January 12, 2007 to September 13, 2008 and was a spin-off from the Disney show That's So Raven. The show focuses on Cory Baxter, who moved from San ...
Style:
sitcom, humorous, not serious, feel good, light ...
Audience:
kids, family outing, teens
Plot:
teenager, family relations, family life, u.s. president, lifestyle, teenage life, coming of age, parents and children, disney, white house, father son relationship, chef ...
Time:
2000s, 21st century
Place:
washington d.c., usa
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2.1M
Genre: Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 142 min.
Story:
A man with a low IQ has accomplished great things in his life and been present during significant historic events - in each case, far exceeding what anyone imagined he could do. Yet, despite all the things he has attained, his one true love eludes ...
Style:
inspirational, touching, feel good, sentimental, dramatic ...
Audience:
date night, girls' night, kids, chick flick, family outing ...
Plot:
mentally challenged, love, life & death, life philosophy, philosophy, life, vietnam war, destiny, human spirit, rise to the top, journey, selflessness ...
Time:
50s, 60s, 70s, 20th century, 80s
Place:
usa, washington d.c., vietnam, alabama, los angeles ...
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Genre: Action, Adventure, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 135 min.
Story:
A new Soviet nuclear missile sub (a Boomer) heading out on her maiden voyage that is being tracked by a Los Angeles class American submarine suddenly goes silent and "disappears". This focuses the attention of both U.S. Intelligence and ...
Style:
suspenseful, realistic, exciting, political, serious ...
Audience:
boys' night
Plot:
submarine, cold war, spy, suspense, navy, espionage, nuclear threat, u.s. navy, politics, cia, nuclear submarine, cold war era ...
Time:
80s, year 1984, 20th century
Place:
russia, washington d.c., ussr, usa, virginia ...
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Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 93 min.
Story:
In the early 1960s, teenager Adam Stafford (Cameron Bright) becomes obsessed with his new neighbor, Catherine Caswell (Gretchen Mol), a divorcée and free spirit. Stafford spies on Caswell as she meets with strange men, and, despite the warnings of ...
Style:
realistic, sentimental, sincere, serious, erotic ...
Plot:
lsd, older woman teenage boy relationship, president, politics, coming of age, couples, fall in love, friendship, conspiracy, head of state, society, state affairs ...
Time:
20th century, 60s, year 1963
Place:
washington d.c., usa, cuba
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32K
Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: USA
Duration: 192 min.
Story:
An all-star cast powers this epic look at American President Richard M. Nixon, a man carrying the fate of the world on his shoulders while battling the self-destructive demands within. Spanning his troubled boyhood in California to the shocking ...
Style:
political, factual, compassionate, talky, intense ...
Plot:
politics, vietnam war, political corruption, government, conspiracy, american politics, manipulation, greed, historical figure, campaign, rise and fall, presidential election ...
Time:
70s, 60s, 1930s, 20th century, 1920s ...
Place:
washington d.c., california, texas, china, usa
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264K
Genre: Biography, Drama, History, War
Country: USA, India
Duration: 150 min.
Story:
A revealing drama that focuses on the 16th President's tumultuous final months in office. In a nation divided by war and the strong winds of change, Lincoln pursues a course of action designed to end the war, unite the country and abolish ...
Style:
political, thought provoking, emotional, epic, factual ...
Audience:
teens
Plot:
american civil war, president, civil war, politics, idealism, american history, racism, war, courage, head of state, slavery, leadership ...
Time:
1860s, 19th century, victorian era, year 1865
Place:
washington d.c., usa, california
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Genre: Comedy, Horror
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min.
Story:
After being unknowingly inflicted with the bite of a werewolf while on a visit to Europe, White House press secretary Jack Whittier (Dean Stockwell) begins to turn into a deadly beast by night, terrorizing Washington D.C. and presenting a very ...
Style:
psychotronic, political, scary, semi serious, humorous ...
Plot:
werewolf, usa president, paranormal, wolf, racism, curses spells and rituals, laboratory, love affair, parents and children, injustice, disorder, moon ...
Time:
20th century, 70s
Place:
washington d.c., europe, hungary
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