7 Most Influential Political Movies Of All Time

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Khuraijam Roger Singh
Oct 26, 2024

Mississippi Burning (1988)

The story follows two FBI agents investigating the disappearance of three civil rights workers in fictional Jessup County, Mississippi, who are met with hostility by the town's residents, local police, and the Ku Klux Klan.

JFK (1991)

An epic political thriller film directed by Oliver Stone, it follows a district attorney from New Orleans, who is not persuaded by the conclusion that Oswald was the only person responsible for President Kennedy's death.

The Conspirator (2010)

A mystery historical drama film directed by Robert Redford, follows Mary, the only female conspirator charged in the Abraham Lincoln assassination and the first woman to be executed by the US federal government.

Thirteen Days (2000)

President John F. Kennedy and his administration resolved to face the Soviet Union and halt the threat after learning of their intention to put a nuclear weapon in Cuba.

Election (1999)

Based on Tom Perrotta's 1998 novel of the same name, the story follows Tracy, an overachieving student. When Tracy runs for student government president, McAllister sabotages her candidacy by cheating.

Argo (2012)

A biographical historical drama thriller film directed by Ben Affleck, the story chronicles during the US hostage crisis in Iran, an exfiltration specialist poses as a Hollywood producer to free six Americans.

The King's Speech (2010)

A historical drama film directed by Tom Hooper, the story follows King George VI, who works with speech therapist Lionel Logue to improve his stammering and establish his leadership abilities during World War II.

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