Primary Colors

Movie · 6.3 / 10 · 20 Mar 1998 · English

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 politician's colorful world and looks on as Stanton -- who has a wandering eye that could be his downfall -- contends with his ambitious wife, Susan, and an outspoken adviser, Richard Jemmons.

Argo

Movie · 7.3 / 10 · 11 Oct 2012 · English

As the Iranian revolution reaches a boiling point, a CIA 'exfiltration' specialist concocts a risky plan to free six Americans who have found shelter at the home of the Canadian ambassador.

Seven Days in May

Movie · 7.3 / 10 · 1 Feb 1964 · English

A U.S. Marine Corps colonel alerts the president of a planned military coup against him.

Truth

Movie · 6.5 / 10 · 16 Oct 2015 · English

As a renowned producer and close associate of Dan Rather, Mary Mapes believes she’s broken the biggest story of the 2004 election: revelations of a sitting U.S. President’s military service. But when allegations come pouring in, sources change their stories, document authenticity is questioned, and the casualties begin to mount.

Charlie Wilson's War

Movie · 6.5 / 10 · 19 Dec 2007 · English

A Texas congressman sets a series of events in motion when he conspires with a CIA operative to aid Afghan mujahideen rebels fighting the Soviets.

Official Secrets

Movie · 7.2 / 10 · 30 Aug 2019 · English

The true story of British intelligence whistleblower Katharine Gun who—prior to the 2003 Iraq invasion—leaked a top-secret NSA memo exposing a joint US-UK illegal spying operation against members of the UN Security Council. The memo proposed blackmailing member states into voting for war.

Power

Movie · 5.8 / 10 · 31 Jan 1986 · English

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 man destined to succeed him, unknown and mysterious businessman Jerome Cade...

Undercover Brother

Movie · 5.9 / 10 · 31 May 2002 · English

An Afro-American organization, the B.R.O.T.H.E.R.H.O.O.D., is in permanent fight against a white organization "The Man" defending the values of the black people in North America. When the Afro-American candidate Gen. Warren Boutwell behaves strangely in his presidential campaign, Undercover Brother is hired to work undercover for "The Man" and find what happened with the potential candidate.

The Sum of All Fears

Movie · 6.4 / 10 · 31 May 2002 · English

When the president of Russia suddenly dies, a man whose politics are virtually unknown succeeds him. The change in political leaders sparks paranoia among American CIA officials, so CIA director Bill Cabot recruits a young analyst to supply insight and advice on the situation. Then the unthinkable happens: a nuclear bomb explodes in a U.S. city, and America is quick to blame the Russians.

JFK

Movie · 7.6 / 10 · 20 Dec 1991 · English

Follows the investigation into the assassination of President John F. Kennedy led by New Orleans district attorney Jim Garrison.

Fair Game

Movie · 6.5 / 10 · 20 May 2010 · English

A devoted wife and mother leads a secret life as a CIA agent until her husband’s article exposes a scandal, putting her identity and loved ones at risk. As her world crumbles, she must navigate the fallout of her double life.

All the President's Men

Movie · 7.7 / 10 · 9 Apr 1976 · English

During the 1972 elections, two reporters' investigation sheds light on the controversial Watergate scandal that compels President Nixon to resign from his post.