Political Movies

Looking for a way to get your kids interested in the political process? These movies should do the trick -- whether they rely on suspense, humor, or romance, all of them make politics and government seem awfully entertaining.

Browse Political Movies

  • All the President's Men Review
    All the President's Men

    Superb Woodward and Bernstein Watergate story.

    AGE
    12
     
  • Dave Review
    Dave
    Pleasant comedy for older kids and up.
    AGE
    12
     
  • The American President Review
    The American President
    Witty, wise, and idealized political romance.
    AGE
    13
     
  • Nixon Review
    Nixon
    Dense psychodrama of much-disliked U.S. president.
    AGE
    13
     
  • Dick Review
    Dick
    Funny, scatalogical movie about President Nixon.
    AGE
    13
     
  • Frost/Nixon Review
    Frost/Nixon
    Talky, play-based political drama sheds light on history.
    AGE
    14
     
  • Election Review
    Election
    Dark high school comedy is best for older teens.
    AGE
    15
     
  • Wag the Dog Review
    Wag the Dog
    Entertaining, creepily resonant political comedy.
    AGE
    16
     

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