Best Political Movies of All Time to Stream Before the Election

 

Best Political Movies

Introduction

Whether you're a political junkie or just enjoy watching the news, there's no doubt that politics can be a fascinating topic. Movies have always played an important role in exposing us to new ideas and shedding light on important issues. In this article, we'll go over some of our favorite political movies that are sure to keep you entertained when you need a break from reality!

The Contender

The Contender is a 2000 American political drama-thriller film directed by Rod Lurie, and starring Joan Allen, Gary Oldman, Jeff Bridges, Christian Slater and Sam Elliott. The screenplay by David Self is based on a novel of the same name by Robert B. Parker.

The film focuses on an attempt to gain power within the Democratic Party of Montana which has been led by its Governor since 1994 but which has become increasingly corrupt under his leadership. When he becomes ill with cancer during his final months in office (and dies soon after), there are two factions vying for control of Montana: one led by Lewis "Scooter" O'Donnell who wants to run for governor again; the other led by Eric Von Schmidt who wants to replace him with someone more amenable towards Von Schmidt's policies

The Great Dictator

Charlie Chaplin plays the dictator, and it's a time when people in Germany and Italy were being persecuted for their beliefs. The movie was banned in Germany and Italy during World War II because of its anti-war message. It wasn't released in the United States until 1975, when it won an Oscar for Best Documentary Feature.

It's also been banned in Israel until 1979 due to its anti-Semitic themes.

Wag the Dog

Wag the Dog is a 1997 political comedy film starring Dustin Hoffman and Robert De Niro. The movie tells the story of a spin doctor who is hired to create a war in order to cover up an affair between President Bill Clinton and Monica Lewinsky.

The movie was directed by Barry Levinson, who also wrote it along with David Mamet (who wrote his first script). This was Levinson's last film before he retired from directing movies altogether because of health issues (he died five years later).

Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb

Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb

Released in 1964, this political satire directed by Stanley Kubrick is set during the Cold War. The film stars Peter Sellers as Group Captain Lionel Mandrake, who is trying to stop an American bomber from being destroyed with a nuclear bomb before it falls into Soviet hands. George C. Scott plays General Jack D. Ripper, commander of NORAD (the North American Aerospace Defense Command). Sterling Hayden plays President Merkin Muffley and Keenan Wynn portrays War Secretary General Theodore "Dr." Strangelove."

The film was based on Red Alert written by Peter George in World War III: The Deadliest Conflict Ever Fought which also featured Slim Pickens as Major Kongsberger; directed by Peter Hyams (who later went on to direct Philadelphia); produced by Stanley Kubrick; released December 31st 1965 just three days before Christmas Day!

A Face in the Crowd

A Face in the Crowd is a 1957 film that stars Andy Griffith and Patricia Neal. The film is based on the story of Lonesome Rhodes, who began his career as a hobo and ended up being one of America's most popular radio personalities during the 1950s.

The film tells an epic tale about how one man can make it big if he's willing to sell out his morals for money and fame. It also shows how easily people can be manipulated by others when they don't have much going for them themselves (like Lonesome).

The Candidate

The Candidate is a 1972 political drama film directed by Michael Ritchie and starring Robert Redford as Frank McKay, a young candidate to be elected to Congress in California. The film also stars Peter Boyle (who plays his father) and Mary Steenburgen (his wife).

The movie won an Academy Award for Best Writing (Original Screenplay) in 1973:

• It was written by James Clavell based on his novel King Rat; it was one of the first films made in Hong Kong after its handover from Britain to China.

The Fog of War: Eleven Lessons from the Life of Robert S. McNamara

The Fog of War: Eleven Lessons from the Life of Robert S. McNamara is an HBO mini-series that tells the story of Robert McNamara, a former U.S. Secretary of Defense and a key player in the Vietnam War. The documentary shows how McNamara came to be involved with one of history's most controversial events, as well as how he handled himself once he became aware of it—and what lessons you can take away from his experience!

McNamara was born in 1915 and grew up in California before attending Yale University on a scholarship (he graduated summa cum laude). He later studied at Stanford University before joining Ford Motors Company where he worked for 20 years until becoming Secretary Of Defense under President Kennedy in 1961—and that's where our story begins!

Obvious Child

Obvious Child is a 2014 American romantic comedy-drama film directed by Gillian Robespierre and written by Robespierre and Karen Maine. It stars Jenny Slate, Jake Lacy, Gaby Hoffmann, David Cross, and Richard Kind.

The film follows Gretchen Mol as Donna Stern who reluctantly decides to terminate her pregnancy after learning that she has cancer in order to save her boyfriend (Christopher Abbott).

Thirteen Days

This 2000 drama is based on the true story of the Cuban Missile Crisis, a period in 1962 when tensions between the United States and Russia were at an all-time high. The film stars Kevin Costner as Robert Kennedy, who played a key role in resolving this crisis by convincing Nikita Khrushchev to withdraw his missiles from Cuba.

The film was directed by Roger Donaldson (who also directed "The Manchurian Candidate") and scripted by Peter Morgan (creator of ITV's "Frost/Nixon"). It also stars Bruce Greenwood as Lyndon B Johnson; Steven Culp as John F Kennedy; Julie Christie as Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis; Tom Hanks as Lyndon B Johnson

Election

Election is a 1999 film directed by Alexander Payne and written by Alexander Payne, Jim Taylor and Nathan Ross. It stars Matthew Broderick as an election-obsessed high school student who runs for class president against his rival (Chris Klein). This film was nominated for Best Picture at the 75th Academy Awards.

The film's title refers to the 2000 U.S. presidential election in which George W Bush won over Al Gore with 286 electoral votes to 173; this was one vote shy of winning all 50 states plus Dixville Notch where electors were chosen from among those who voted early on November 8th (which happened thanks to New Hampshire's law allowing them).

Syriana

The film Syriana is about the geopolitical implications of oil. It was released in 2005, directed by Stephen Gaghan and stars George Clooney and Matt Damon. The movie received critical acclaim from critics, but did not win any awards at the Academy Awards.

Political movies are always stirring.

Political movies are always stirring. They make you think about the world around you, help you understand it and make you feel something.

Political movies can be funny or sad, but they're usually both at once—a great combination when it comes to political films.

Conclusion

We hope you enjoyed these movies and that they helped you get a better understanding of the political process. Remember, it can be hard to keep up with politics in general, but if you’re an avid reader or viewer of film, we think it’s easier than ever before! So keep watching those films when their on TV or streaming online—you never know when some valuable insight might come along.