The Front Runner
The Front Runnerhttps://nyafilmer.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/MV5BMjA3MTMyNzQzNl5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTgwOTA1NDMyNjM@._V1_SX300.jpg
7.4
Your Vote:
Voting: 7.4 /10 (17)
6.1 IMDB Rating 7,553 Views

The Front Runner

In 1987, U.S. Senator Gary Hart's presidential campaign is derailed when he's caught in a scandalous love affair.

Details

The Front Runner is a captivating political drama that delves into the true story of American Senator Gary Hart's doomed presidential campaign. Set in 1988, Hart's campaign is sailing smoothly until a scandalous love affair threatens to bring it crashing down.

The film revolves around the events that unfold after Hart is caught in a compromising situation, sparking a media frenzy and degrading his public image. As the scandal unfolds, Hart reluctantly confronts the consequences of his actions while struggling to maintain his political aspirations.

Directed by Jason Reitman, The Front Runner showcases the intense scrutiny and pressure faced by politicians in the public eye. Hugh Jackman delivers a remarkable performance as Hart, portraying the complex and flawed character of a man torn between personal desires and political ambitions.

With a stellar supporting cast including Vera Farmiga, J.K. Simmons, and Sara Paxton, the film adeptly explores the dynamics between politics, media, and personal life. It raises thought-provoking questions about the boundaries of privacy and the role of journalism in political campaigns.

The Front Runner offers a gripping narrative that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats while providing a window into the world of political scandal. It's a must-watch for both fans of political dramas and those interested in understanding the nuances of American political history.

Also Known As:

The Front Runner

Release Date:

21 Nov 2018

Writers:

Matt Bai, Jay Carson, Jason Reitman

Awards:

1 win & 5 nominations total

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 159 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 264 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 312 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 490 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 7,511 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 431 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 1,063 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 494 Views