| Path to War (2002) | 7.3 | |
| Battleground (2012) | 7.7 | |
| No (2012) | 7.4 | |
| The Ides of March (2011) | 7.1 | |
| The Dungeon Run (2019) | 8.9 |
Campaign movies and TV shows
The list contains the best, new and most relevant campaign movies ordered by relevance. The recommendation service has sorted out realistic, political, suspense, clever, serious and entertaining films and TV shows about / with campaign, politics, state affairs, politician, election, ambition, society, corruption, political candidate and political campaign plots mostly in Drama, Comedy and Thriller genres shot in USA, UK, Germany and other countries.
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TOP 10 movies tagged as campaign: The Ides of March (2011), No (2012), Game Change (2012), The Candidate (1972), Recount (2008), The Campaign (2012), Election (1999), Coalition (2015), Affairs of State (2018), Silver City (2004).
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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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27K
Genre: Drama, History
Country: Chile, France, Mexico, USA
Duration: 118 min.
Story:
In 1988, Chilean military dictator Augusto Pinochet, due to international pressure, is forced to call a plebiscite on his presidency. The country will vote ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ to Pinochet extending his rule for another eight years. Opposition ...
Style:
political, cerebral, psychological, sentimental, atmospheric ...
Audience:
adult
Plot:
dictatorship, campaign, democracy, protest, politics, advertising, underdog, dictator, political conspiracy, society, exile, rebellion ...
Time:
80s, year 2012, year 1988, 2010s, 20th century ...
Place:
chile, latin america, santiago chile, south america, venezuela ...
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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
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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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. ...
Is relevant?
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
Is relevant?
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 ...
Is relevant?
298
Genre: Drama
Country: UK
Duration: 74 min.
Story:
Political drama about the rise of Nick Clegg and the Liberal Democrats during the 2010 election. After the election failed to produce an outright winner, Clegg was catapulted into an unaccustomed position of influence and was the recipient of ...
Style:
captivating, serious, atmospheric, psychological, political ...
Plot:
campaign, politics, election, political intrigue, state affairs, rivalry, ambition, rise to the top, parliament, politician, society, british history ...
Time:
year 2010, 21st century
Place:
england, london
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Genre: Drama, Mystery, Romance, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 97 min.
Story:
A young campaign aide gets in way over his head when he sleeps with the wife of a presidential candidate, sending him into a downward spiral of corruption and blackmail. He is left fighting not only for his career, but also his life.
Style:
erotic, captivating, political thriller, suspense, tense ...
Plot:
campaign, older woman younger man sex, senator, forbidden love, political activism, blackmail, hot and sexy, political unrest, political intrigue, assassination, male female relationship, blind ambition ...
Place:
washington d.c.
Is relevant?
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 128 min.
Story:
The discovery of a corpse threatens to unravel a bumbling local politician's campaign for governor of Colorado.
Style:
clever, satirical, political, thought provoking, stylized ...
Plot:
private detective, politics, investigation, murder mystery, campaign, political corruption, election, satire, society, dishonesty, love affair, conspiracy ...
Time:
year 2004, 21st century
Place:
colorado, usa, denver colorado
Is relevant?
34K
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, government, american politics, political corruption, biopic, nixon, campaign, election, conspiracy, political leader, manipulation ...
Time:
20th century, 60s, 70s, year 1972, year 1973 ...
Place:
washington d.c., chile, north america, china, vietnam ...
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Genre: Biography, Drama
Country: UK
Duration: 90 min.
Story:
It is approaching an election in the UK when the leader of the Labour party, John Smith, suffers another in a line of heart attacks and dies. With the leadership campaign about to start the clear choice appears to be Gordon Brown, a stanch Scotsman. ...
Style:
political, realistic, clever, serious, talky ...
Plot:
campaign, politics, ambition, rise to the top, state affairs, political corruption, friendship, dishonesty, betrayal, society, british history, british politics ...
Time:
80s, 90s, 21st century
Place:
england, britain
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Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 100 min.
Story:
A political strategist juggling three clients questions whether or not to take the high road as the ugly side of his work begins to haunt him.
Style:
realistic, semi serious, witty, cynical, independent film ...
Plot:
campaign, politics, ambition, satire, political corruption, dishonesty, private vs public, society, state affairs, scoop, election, intrigue ...
Time:
21st century
Place:
san francisco, usa
Is relevant?
4K
Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 111 min.
Story:
Pete St. John is a powerful and successful political consultant, with clients spread around the country. When his long-time friend and client Ohio senator Sam Hastings decides to quit politics, he is rapidly drafted to help with the campaign of the ...
Style:
clever, serious, realistic, cynical, political ...
Plot:
politics, political corruption, campaign, cover up, manipulation, fighting the system, state affairs, society, journalism, legal, dishonesty, ambition ...
Time:
80s
Place:
usa, seattle, new york, washington d.c.
Is relevant?
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Country: Germany, USA
Duration: 110 min.
Story:
A US president (Gene Hackman) who has retired after two terms in office returns to his hometown of Mooseport, Maine and decides to run for Mayor against another local candidate (Ray Romano).
Style:
humorous, political, romantic, light, surreal ...
Audience:
chick flick, teens, girls' night
Plot:
small town, president, couples, politics, campaign, secret service, political campaign, moose, mayor, marriage proposal, adaptation, dating ...
Time:
21st century
Place:
maine, usa, new england, las vegas
Is relevant?
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Country: USA, Germany, UK
Duration: 126 min.
Story:
Political thriller about Laine Hanson's nomination and confirmation as Vice President. An allegation that she was involved in a sexual orgy at the age of 19 is leaked to the press. As pressure mounts on Laine, she's torn between fighting ...
Style:
political, political thriller, serious, sincere, suspense ...
Plot:
politics, election, strong female lead, president, campaign, idealism, conspiracy, vice president, political intrigue, government, sex scandal, state affairs ...
Time:
90s, 20th century
Place:
washington d.c., usa, ohio, virginia, california
Is relevant?
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 112 min.
Story:
Russian political elite hires American consultants to help with President Yeltsin's re-election campaign when his approval rating is down to single digits.
Style:
clever, realistic, political, talky, humorous ...
Plot:
politics, campaign, head of state, businessman, rise to the top, leadership, idealism, political unrest, political conspiracy, culture clash, rebellion, society ...
Time:
year 1996, 90s
Place:
russia, moscow russia
Is relevant?
Genre: Crime, Drama
Country: Russia, France, Germany
Duration: 123 min.
Story:
During the Gorbachev years, Platon Makovski and his four buddies are university students who jump on the private capitalism movement. Fast-forward 20 years, Platon finds himself the richest man in Russia, having sacrificed his friends to get to the ...
Style:
serious, cynical, suspenseful, realistic, political thriller ...
Plot:
rise to the top, society, politics, betrayal, rise and fall, campaign, state affairs, life is a bitch, political corruption, student life, assassination, gangster ...
Place:
russia
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Genre: Drama
Country: USA, United Arab Emirates
Duration: 106 min.
Story:
A salesman for a natural gas company experiences life-changing events after arriving in a small town, where his corporation wants to tap into the available resources.
Style:
sexy, inspirational, sincere, melancholic, realistic ...
Audience:
teens
Plot:
campaign, cheerleader, business, character study, lone hero, environmentalism, corporate crime, social relations, powerful corporation, corporate world, conspiracy, survival ...
Time:
year 2012, 2010s, 21st century
Place:
usa, pittsburgh, pennsylvania, texas, mexico ...
Is relevant?
1.0M
Genre: Crime, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 114 min.
Story:
A mentally unstable Vietnam War veteran works as a night-time taxi driver in New York City where the perceived decadence and sleaze feeds his urge for violent action, attempting to save a preadolescent prostitute in the process.
Style:
psychological, neo noir, bleak, atmospheric, cult classic ...
Audience:
adult
Plot:
loner, vigilante, character study, alienation, vigilantism, violence, obsession, loneliness, psychology, lone wolves, taxi, social decay ...
Time:
70s, year 1976, 20th century, year 1975
Place:
new york, manhattan new york city, usa, america, harlem ...
Is relevant?
Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 109 min.
Story:
Fifteen-year-old Owen Norris is at the top of his graduating middle-school class, and wants to know how the world works. He has no friends, spends almost all of his time studying, and has an almost nonexistent relationship with his white-collar ...
Style:
realistic, serious, touching, clever, biting ...
Plot:
politics, youth, campaign, teenage life, friendship, state affairs, congress, election, ambition, secret life, political scandal, lie ...
Time:
21st century
Place:
los angeles, usa, washington d.c.
Is relevant?
Genre: Biography, Comedy, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min.
Story:
This biographical docu-drama alternates between two parallel threads in the life of Arnold Schwarzenegger: his formative early years as the repeat winner of the Mr. Olympia body-building championship; and his modern foray into the world of politics, ...
Style:
serious, realistic, captivating
Plot:
politics, campaign, bodybuilding, showbiz, relationship vs career, rise and fall, actor's life, rise to the top, athlete's life, ambition, filmmaking, hollywood ...
Time:
21st century
Place:
california, austria, san diego california, los angeles
Is relevant?
28K
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: 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: 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.
Is relevant?
Genre: Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 113 min.
Story:
While investigating his own blackmailing, a young politician uncovers his family's deep secrets.
Style:
sexy, serious, captivating, suspenseful, atmospheric ...
Plot:
blackmail, politics, murder, politician, family secret, frame up, campaign, manipulation, false accusation, intrigue, political conspiracy, dishonesty ...
Time:
year 1992, 90s
Place:
new orleans, louisiana, usa
Is relevant?
Genre: Comedy
Country: Canada
Duration: 90 min.
Story:
When the beloved mayor of Shoulder announces his retirement, ambitious Archie Fenton returns to his quirky hometown to run for office. Unfortunately, tow truck driver Reg also wants the job, pitting the former childhood friends against each other.
Style:
humorous, captivating, feel good, entertaining, light ...
Plot:
best friend, campaign, contests and competitions, society, ambition, small town, media, friendship, couples, town mayor, elderly, social relations ...
Time:
21st century
Place:
canada
Is relevant?
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Family
Country: USA
Duration: 86 min.
Story:
A hard-working cupcake maker is inadvertently elected mayor of a small town burdened with debt. Uneducated, she relies on her street smarts to clean up the town.
Style:
humorous, sincere, captivating, entertaining, independent film ...
Audience:
family outing
Plot:
rise to the top, campaign, small town life, society, family life, family relations, small town, uneducated, parents and children, ambition, food, milf ...
Time:
21st century
Place:
usa
Is relevant?
Genre: Comedy
Country: Italy
Duration: 96 min.
Story:
Corrupt and sleazy entrepreneur Cetto La Qualunque comes back to Italy and "jumps into politics" lest his law-abiding opponent, Giovanni De Santis, is elected as mayor.
Style:
sexy, humorous, not serious, realistic, funny ...
Plot:
political satire, farce, politics, uninhibited rivalry, rivalry, campaign, satire, state affairs, politician, corruption, political corruption, opportunism ...
Time:
2010s, 21st century
Place:
italy, southern italy, europe
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Genre: Comedy
Country: Canada
Duration: 30 min.
TV show
Story:
Dan for Mayor is a Canadian television sitcom starring Fred Ewanuick that debuted on March 1, 2010 on CTV and The Comedy Network. It premiered the same night as Hiccups, a show created by Corner Gas star Brent Butt that also features fellow Corner ...
Style:
sitcom, humorous, captivating, light, entertaining ...
Plot:
politics, slacker, small town, campaign, satire, social relations, friends, lifestyle, mayor, rivalry, friendship, thirtysomething life ...
Time:
21st century
Place:
canada
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