The Front Runner

Film - 2018 - Drama, History, Made in Europe

The story

Gary Hart, former Senator of Colorado, becomes the front-runner for the Democratic presidential nomination in 1987. Hart's intelligence, charisma and idealism makes him popular with young voters, leaving him with a seemingly clear path to the White House. All that comes crashing down when allegations of an extramarital affair surface in the media, forcing the candidate to address a scandal that threatens to derail his campaign and personal life.

Directed by

Jason Reitman

Starring

Hugh Jackman, Vera Farmiga, J.K. Simmons, Mark O'Brien, Molly Ephraim, Chris Coy

Where to watch

netflix

Ratings

IMDb 6.1 out of 10

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Film · 2018 · Drama · History · Made in Europe

The Front Runner

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The story

Gary Hart, former Senator of Colorado, becomes the front-runner for the Democratic presidential nomination in 1987. Hart's intelligence, charisma and idealism makes him popular with young voters, leaving him with a seemingly clear path to the White House. All that comes crashing down when allegations of an extramarital affair surface in the media, forcing the candidate to address a scandal that threatens to derail his campaign and personal life.

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IMDb
6.1 / 10
15k votes
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58%
Tomatometer
3.03 / 5
13k ratings · Letterboxd
TMDB
5.9 / 10
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Details
TypeFilm
GenreDrama, History, Made in Europe
Runtime1h 53m
RatedM
Release2018-11-06
Where to watch
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