Best political biography movies

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25 powerful movies based on real-life political drama

All the President's Men (1976)

While Bob Woodward got a whole lot prettier as played by Robert Redford, not much else is changed in this accounting of the Watergate scandal. The incident itself takes place off-screen, and, other than a brief clip at the end, Richard Nixon doesn't appear at all. The consummate process film is a deliberate portrayal of shoe-leather journalism and uncovering the government rot from the outside in. —Keith Staskiewicz

Charlie Wilson's War (2007)

Tom Hanks plays Democratic Texas Congressman Charlie Wilson, who facilitated the CIA's covert efforts in Afghanistan against the Soviets. Made in 2007, the film foreshadows the eventual blowback of the U.S. support of the mujahideen. —K.S.

Elizabeth (1998)

Cate Blanchett brings Queen Elizabeth I's highly political ascent to the throne to the big screen in 1998's Elizabeth. The Oscar-winning film follows the 25-year-old Brit from prisoner in the Tower of London all the way to the highest throne in the land, while also navigating royal marriages, Parliament, and diplomatic relations. —Madeline Boardman

Fair Game (2010)

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Politics as usual: The 25 best political biopic movies

 

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'All the President's Men' (1976)

Warner Bros.

We kick off this list with arguably the greatest political movie of all time. Dustin Hoffman and Robert Redford, two Hollywood heavyweights, take on the roles of Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward, respectively. The Washington Post reporters broke the Watergate scandal and became celebrities in their own right. Riveting, intense, and masterfully done at every turn.

 

Columbia Pictures

Star Ben Kingsley earned one of the eight Oscars this film took home for his role as the historic leader of the non-cooperative Indian independence movement. It also won Best Picture honors and grossed $127.8 million. In terms of overall individual Hollywood performances, Kingsley's portrayal is still one of the greatest in film history and continues to resonate with audiences.

 

Warner Bros.

Oliver Stone takes his crack at the investigation into the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Told from the standpoint of New Orleans district attorney Jim Garrison (Kevin Costner), who digs deep into a potential conspiracy on the subject. The movie, featuring an all-star cast, was nominated for