Southside with You
Your Vote:
Be the first to rate.
6.3 IMDB Rating 5,090 Views

Southside with You

Chronicles the 1989 summer afternoon when the future President of the United States, Barack Obama, wooed his future First Lady, Michelle Obama, on a f...irst date across Chicago's South Side. Show More

Details

Southside with You is a heartfelt and engaging film that takes viewers back to the summer of 1989, when a young Barack Obama, the future President of the United States, went on his very first date with future First Lady Michelle Obama. Set against the backdrop of Chicago's South Side, the movie follows the couple as they explore the city, revealing intimate moments and engaging conversations that would shape their future.

The film beautifully captures the essence of their relationship, showcasing the blossoming romance between Barack and Michelle. As they traverse the historical landmarks of the South Side, such as the Art Institute of Chicago, the couple engages in meaningful discussions about their aspirations, values, and the importance of community.

Southside with You offers a unique glimpse into a pivotal moment in history, examining the beginning of a love story that would later impact the world. Through exceptional performances from the cast and a captivating screenplay, the film highlights the chemistry and intellectual connection between Barack and Michelle, unveiling the foundation of their enduring love.

Overall, Southside with You is a charming and insightful film that showcases the power of love and the influence of one unforgettable first date. Perfect for those looking for an inspiring and romantic story, this movie offers a unique perspective on the lives of two extraordinary individuals who would go on to change the world.

Also Known As:

Southside with You

Release Date:

26 Aug 2016

Writers:

Richard Tanne

Awards:

3 wins & 12 nominations

People also search for

The Lady 2011

The story of Aung San Suu Kyi as she becomes the core of Burma's democracy movement, and her relationship with her husband, writer Michael Aris.

Category: Biography, Drama, History, romance, Romantic

Stars: Michelle Yeoh, David Thewlis, Jonathan Raggett

7.0 IMDB Rating 160 Views
LBJ
LBJ 2016

Lyndon B. Johnson aligns himself with John F. Kennedy, rises to the Presidency, and deals with the civil rights struggles of the 1960s.

Category: Biography, Drama, History

Stars: Woody Harrelson, Michael Stahl-David, Richard Jenkins

6.5 IMDB Rating 269 Views
Sarah’s Oil 2025

The remarkable true story of eleven year old Sarah Rector, an African American girl born in Oklahoma Indian Territory in the early 1900s, who believes there is oil beneath the barren land she's allotted and whose faith is proven right.

Category: Biography, Drama, History

Stars: Zachary Levi, Naya Desir-Johnson, Sonequa Martin-Green

6.9 IMDB Rating 315 Views
The Best of Men 2012

In 1943, a refugee doctor from Nazi Germany uses new methods to rehabilitate those with spinal injuries in Great Britain. Based on actual events.

Category: Biography, Drama, History, War

Stars: George MacKay, Bebe Sanders, Leigh Quinn

7.9 IMDB Rating 491 Views
Son of God 2014

The life story of Jesus is told from his humble birth through his teachings, crucifixion and ultimate resurrection.

Category: Biography, Drama, History, Tragedy

Stars: Diogo Morgado, Amber Rose Revah, Greg Hicks

5.8 IMDB Rating 7,512 Views
Abbe Pierre: A Century of Devotion 2023

The life of Henri Grouès, known as Abbé Pierre, from his time in the Resistance in WWII to his fights against poverty and for the homeless.

Category: Biography, Drama, History, War

Stars: Benjamin Lavernhe, Emmanuelle Bercot, Michel Vuillermoz

6.4 IMDB Rating 246 Views
Viceroy’s House 2017

The final Viceroy of India, Louis Francis Albert Victor Nicholas Mountbatten, 1st Earl Mountbatten of Burma (Hugh Bonneville), is tasked with overseeing the transition of British India to independence, but meets with conflict as different sides clash in the face of monumental change.

Category: Biography, Drama, History, romance, Romantic

Stars: Hugh Bonneville, Gillian Anderson, Manish Dayal

6.7 IMDB Rating 393 Views
Nouvelle Vague 2025

After writing for Cahiers du cinéma, young Godard decides making films is the best film criticism. He gets Beauregard to fund a low-budget feature, creating a treatment with Truffaut about a gangster couple.

Category: Biography, Comedy, Drama, History

Stars: Guillaume Marbeck, Zoey Deutch, Aubry Dullin

7.4 IMDB Rating 432 Views
The Testament of Ann Lee 2025

Ann Lee, the founding leader of the Shaker Movement, is proclaimed as the female Christ by her followers. This film depicts her establishment of a utopian society and the Shakers' worship through song and dance, based on real events.

Category: Biography, Drama, History, Musical

Stars: Amanda Seyfried, Lewis Pullman, Thomasin McKenzie

6.8 IMDB Rating 1,066 Views
Unbroken: Path to Redemption 2018

The next amazing chapter of Olympian and World War II hero Louis Zamperini's powerful true story of forgiveness, redemption, and amazing grace.

Category: Biography, Drama, History

Stars: Samuel Hunt, Merritt Patterson, Bobby Campo

5.8 IMDB Rating 495 Views