Best political movies

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Discover the best political movies, ranked from best to worst.

Based on 0 votes, the movie 1900, starring Robert De Niro and Gérard Depardieu, came in first as the best political movie, followed by All the King's Men and All the President's Men from 1976. Scroll down for the top 10 political movies, recommended by movie fans in 2026.

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1900

1976 - Robert De Niro, Gérard Depardieu, Dominique SandaDrama, History

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Two childhood friends end up on opposite sides of the struggle between landowners and peasants in Italy during the first half of the 20th century, through the years of fascism and war. •••

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All the King's Men

1949 - John Ireland, Broderick Crawford, Joanne DruDrama

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A man of humble origins and honest intentions rises in the politics of a southern US state, all the way to governor, by increasingly crooked means. Broderick Crawford, John Ireland and •••

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All the President's Men

1976 - Dustin Hoffman, Robert Redford, Jack WardenDrama, Mystery, Thriller

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During the 1972 elections, two Washington reporters look into a break-in and uncover the Watergate scandal, which would force President Nixon to resign. Dustin Hoffman and Robert Redford •••

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Anniversary

2025 - Kyle Chandler, Diane Lane, Zoey Deutch, Daryl McCormack, Phoebe Dynevor, Dylan O'Brien...

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At Ellen and Paul's 25th wedding anniversary party, their son introduces his new girlfriend, Liz, a former student of Ellen's. Her arrival is the beginning of the end for the happy family •••

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Argentina 1985

2022 - Ricardo Darín, Peter Lanzani, Alejandra Flechner, Paula Ransenberg, Carlos Portaluppi...

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Prosecutor Julio Strassera and his team of young lawyers bring the leaders of Argentina's former military dictatorship to justice. The trial takes place in 1985. Ricardo Darín stars in the •••

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Broken City

2013 - Mark Wahlberg, Russell Crowe, Catherine Zeta-JonesThriller, Crime, Drama

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The mayor of New York hires Billy Taggart, an ex-cop turned private detective, to find out whether his wife is having an affair. The case uncovers shady deals, and Billy finds himself •••

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Darkest Hour

2017 - Gary Oldman, Stephen Dillane, Lily JamesDrama, History

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In May 1940, the fate of World War II hangs on Winston Churchill. He must choose between negotiating with Adolf Hitler and fighting on, even though this could mean the end of the British •••

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Eddington

2025 - Joaquin Phoenix, Deirdre O'Connell, Emma Stone, Micheal Ward, Pedro Pascal, Cameron...

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In May 2020, in a small town in New Mexico, disagreements between the sheriff and the mayor end up dividing the community. Pandemic rules, political ambitions and information spread online •••

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G20

2025 - Viola Davis, Anthony Anderson, Marsai Martin, Ramón Rodríguez, Antony Starr, Douglas...

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Terrorists attack the G20 summit, and the president of the United States, Danielle Sutton, becomes their main target. After escaping the attackers, she must defend her family and save the •••

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JFK

1991 - Kevin Costner, Tommy Lee Jones, Gary OldmanDrama, Thriller, History

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New Orleans district attorney Jim Garrison starts his own investigation into the assassination of President John F. Kennedy and comes to believe a conspiracy lies behind it. Oliver Stone's •••

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What is in this list?

This list includes, for example, Kneecap, The Seed of the Sacred Fig, Eddington.

What are the most recent movies in this list?

Among the titles with a known release year, the most recent are: The President's Cake (2026), The Wizard of the Kremlin (2026), Torrente for President (2026).

Which movies from 2000–2009 are included?

Titles released in this period include State of Play (2009), Lions for Lambs (2007), Rendition (2007).

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