Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
James Stewart, Jean Arthur, Claude Rains
A naive youth leader is appointed to fill a vacancy in the U.S. Senate. His idealistic plans promptly collide with corruption at home and subterfuge from his hero in Washington, but he tries to forge ahead despite attacks on his c...
Why you'll love it
An underdog who becomes a senator and fights against corruption in politics.
Milk
Sean Penn, Josh Brolin, Emile Hirsch
The story of American gay activist Harvey Milk, who fought for gay rights and was elected as California's first openly gay official.
Why you'll love it
The story of Harvey Milk, an underdog who became the first openly gay person elected to public office in California.
Lincoln
Daniel Day-Lewis, Sally Field, David Strathairn
As the Civil War rages on, U.S President Abraham Lincoln struggles with continuing carnage on the battlefield as he fights with many inside his own cabinet on his decision to emancipate the slaves.
Why you'll love it
The story of President Lincoln's struggle to pass the 13th Amendment, facing opposition from those within his own cabinet.
The Candidate
Robert Redford, Peter Boyle, Melvyn Douglas
Bill McKay is a candidate for the U.S. Senate from California. He has no hope of winning, so he is willing to tweak the establishment.
Why you'll love it
An underdog lawyer gets a surprise win in a U.S. Senate race.
Bulworth
Warren Beatty, Halle Berry, Kimberly Deauna Adams
A suicidally disillusioned liberal politician puts a contract out on himself and takes the opportunity to be bluntly honest with his voters by affecting the rhythms and speech of hip-hop music and culture.
Why you'll love it
A suicidal senator puts a hit on himself and takes the opportunity to be bluntly honest with his voters by affecting the rhythms and speech of hip-hop music and culture.