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Plot Summary:
In 1970, a few days before Christmas, Elvis Presley showed up on the White House lawn seeking to be deputized into the Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs by the President himself.
IMDB Rating: 6.4
IMDB Votes: 15000
Genere: Comedy, History
Country: USA
Duration: 86 min
Plot tags: humorous, factual, light, tricky, captivating, realistic, serious, funny, surreal, art house
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3 Days of Normal (2012)
Plot Summary:
3 Days of Normal follows the story of straight-laced deputy Bill Morgan who is quite content literally living within the quaint boundaries of Washington, New Hampshire. Bill’s stable and rather uneventful life is thrown for a loop when he finds and arrests a woman, Nikki Gold, passed out in her car from inebriation. Unbeknownst to him, the woman happens to be a popular movie actress longing for some normalcy in her hectic life.
IMDB Rating: 5.4
IMDB Votes: 450
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 82 min
Plot tags: humorous, feel good, captivating, light, independent film, realistic, semi serious
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The Impostors (1998)
Plot Summary:
In an attempt to resurrect the slapstick comedy of Laurel and Hardy or The Marx Brothers, Stanley Tucci and Oliver Platt team-up as two out-of-work actors who accidentally stow away on a ship to hide from a drunken, belligerent lead actor who has sworn to kill them for belittling his talents.
IMDB Rating: 6.5
IMDB Votes: 5000
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 101 min
Plot tags: humorous, light, absurd, feel good, witty, offbeat, realistic, semi serious, entertaining, parody
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Graves (2016)
Plot Summary:
Former two-term President Richard Graves embarks on a Don Quixote-like quest to right the wrongs of his administration and reclaim his legacy 25 years after leaving the White House. His enlightenment takes place just as his wife Margaret Graves decides it’s finally time for her to pursue her own political ambitions.
IMDB Rating: 6.6
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 30 min
Plot tags: humorous, captivating, light, entertaining, erotic, political, sensual
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Dear Eleanor (2016)
Plot Summary:
Two teenage girls travel across the U.S. in 1962, during the chaos of the Cuban missile crisis, in search of Eleanor Roosevelt.
IMDB Rating: 5.9
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Family, History
Country: USA
Duration: 89 min
Plot tags: serious, realistic, political, captivating, road movie, touching
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Drunk History (2013)
Plot Summary:
Historical reenactments from A-list talent as told by inebriated storytellers. A unique take on the familiar and less familiar people and events from America’s great past as great moments in history are retold with unforgettable results.
IMDB Rating: 7.8
IMDB Votes: 12000
Genere: Comedy, History
Country: USA
Duration: 22 min
Plot tags: humorous, talky, realistic, parody, absurd, funny, mumblecore, sketch comedy, educational, mockumentary
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1600 Penn (2012)
Plot Summary:
1600 Penn is an American single camera television comedy series about a dysfunctional family living in the White House. The series stars Jenna Elfman, Bill Pullman and Josh Gad. Gad, along with Jason Winer and Jon Lovett jointly created the central characters and the situation-comedy core format. NBC placed a series order in May 2012. The series originally aired as a mid-season replacement from December 17, 2012 to March 27, 2013. It was announced on May 9, 2013, that NBC had canceled the series.
IMDB Rating: 5.7
IMDB Votes: 4000
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 22 min
Plot tags: sitcom, humorous, light, political, feel good, captivating, realistic, talky, not serious
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My Uncle Rafael (2012)
Plot Summary:
Cultures collide when an old Armenian man stars in a new reality show.
IMDB Rating: 5.3
IMDB Votes: 217
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 102 min
Plot tags: humorous, light, feel good, captivating, realistic, not serious
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The Best and the Brightest (2010)
Plot Summary:
Set in the world of New York City's elite private kindergartens, The Best and the Brightest centers on a fresh-faced young couple, Samantha and Jeff, who have only recently moved into town. The comedy centers on their dawning realization of the lengths they must go to in order to get their five-year-old daughter into school.
IMDB Rating: 4.8
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 93 min
Plot tags: humorous, witty, realistic, not serious
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White House Madness (1975)
Plot Summary:
The Nixon Administration falls apart in a farcical manner in the time of the Watergate Scandal.
IMDB Rating: 5.1
IMDB Votes: 44
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 79 min
Plot tags: parody, independent film, spoof, political, political comedy
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First Family (1980)
Plot Summary:
The president (Bob Newhart) and his boozing wife (Madeline Kahn) go to Africa to bargain for their abducted daughter's (Gilda Radner) return.
IMDB Rating: 4.3
IMDB Votes: 712
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 97 min
Plot tags: political, exciting, parody, offbeat, humorous, realistic, cynical, not serious
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Will Ferrell: You're Welcome America - A Final Night with George W. Bush (2009)
Plot Summary:
Will Ferrell stars in a stand-up comedy as George W. Bush in this take on the former President of the United States. After playing George W. Bush on Saturday Night Live for many years, funny man Will Ferrell brings his impression to Broadway to send up the 43rd President of the United States of America.
IMDB Rating: 7.0
IMDB Votes: 4000
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 115 min
Plot tags: parody, humorous, talky, funny, light, absurd, not serious, realistic, biting, entertaining
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Mel Brooks and Dick Cavett Together Again (2011)
Plot Summary:
For four decades comic genius Mel Brooks and talk show king Dick Cavett have partnered to give the world scintillating conversation and sidesplitting humor. In 2010 they reunited on stage to share show business memories and hilarious stories for loyal fans and a new generation of viewers.
IMDB Rating: 8.0
IMDB Votes: 105
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 56 min
Plot tags: humorous, realistic, semi serious, funny, light, feel good, captivating, entertaining, witty
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Dick (1999)
Plot Summary:
Comedy about two high school girls who wander off during a class trip to the White House and meet President Richard Nixon. They become the official dog walkers for Nixon's dog Checkers, and become his secret advisors during the Watergate scandal.
IMDB Rating: 6.2
IMDB Votes: 21000
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA, Canada, France
Duration: 94 min
Plot tags: humorous, political, light, entertaining, not serious, teen, clever, witty, satirical, black comedy
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Dumbbells (2014)
Plot Summary:
Dumbbells is a light-hearted buddy comedy set amongst a group of misfit employees that work in a struggling fitness center in Los Angeles.
IMDB Rating: 3.5
IMDB Votes: 806
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 92 min
Plot tags: humorous, semi serious, captivating, light, realistic, independent film
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The Men Who Stare at Goats (2009)
Plot Summary:
A reporter in Iraq might just have the story of a lifetime when he meets Lyn Cassady, a guy who claims to be a former member of the U.S. Army's New Earth Army, a unit that employs paranormal powers in their missions.
IMDB Rating: 6.2
IMDB Votes: 137000
Genere: Comedy, War
Country: USA, UK
Duration: 94 min
Plot tags: absurd, offbeat, humorous, black comedy, dark comedy, surreal, light, clever, not serious, parody
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Parkland (2013)
Plot Summary:
November 22nd, 1963 was a day that changed the world forever — when young American President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas. This film follows, almost in real time, a handful of individuals forced to make split-second decisions after an event that would change their lives and forever alter the world’s landscape.
IMDB Rating: 6.4
IMDB Votes: 17000
Genere: Drama, History, Mystery, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 93 min
Plot tags: serious, tense, factual, light, suspense, captivating, emotional, political, social, novela
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The Hoax (2006)
Plot Summary:
In what would cause a fantastic media frenzy, Clifford Irving sells his bogus biography of Howard Hughes to a premiere publishing house in the early 1970s.
IMDB Rating: 6.7
IMDB Votes: 17000
Genere: Biography, Comedy, Drama, History
Country: USA
Duration: 116 min
Plot tags: intense, tense, realistic, witty, cynical, entertaining, clever, talky, sexy, serious
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Dave (1993)
Plot Summary:
Bill Mitchell is the philandering and distant President of the United States. Dave Kovic is a sweet-natured and caring Temp Agency operator, who by a staggering coincidence looks exactly like the President. As such, when Mitchell wants to escape an official luncheon, the Secret Service hires Dave to stand in for him. Unfortunately, Mitchell suffers a severe stroke whilst having sex with one of his aides, and Dave finds himself stuck in the role indefinitely. The corrupt and manipulative Chief of Staff, Bob Alexander, plans to use Dave to elevate himself to the White House - but unfortunately, he doesn't count on Dave enjoying himself in office, using his luck to make the country a better place, and falling in love with the beautiful First Lady.
IMDB Rating: 6.9
IMDB Votes: 56000
Genere: Comedy, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 110 min
Plot tags: feel good, political, touching, humorous, witty, funny, romantic comedy, sweet, semi serious, realistic
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Head of State (2003)
Plot Summary:
When a presidential candidate dies unexpectedly in the middle of the campaign, the Democratic party unexpectedly picks a Washington, D.C. alderman, Mays Gilliam (Rock) as his replacement.
IMDB Rating: 5.5
IMDB Votes: 21000
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 95 min
Plot tags: funny, humorous, entertaining, light, absurd, realistic, witty, semi serious, parody, hilarious
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Hyde Park on Hudson (2012)
Plot Summary:
The story of the love affair between FDR and his distant cousin Margaret Stuckley, centered around the weekend in 1939 when the King and Queen of the United Kingdom visited upstate New York.
IMDB Rating: 5.9
IMDB Votes: 12000
Genere: Biography, Comedy, Drama, History
Country: UK
Duration: 94 min
Plot tags: political, factual, witty, captivating, stylized, romantic, sweet, touching, serious, realistic
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Wag the Dog (1997)
Plot Summary:
During the final weeks of a presidential race, the President is accused of sexual misconduct. To distract the public until the election, the President's adviser hires a Hollywood producer to help him stage a fake war.
IMDB Rating: 7.1
IMDB Votes: 88000
Genere: Comedy, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 97 min
Plot tags: black comedy, political, talky, dark comedy, realistic, satirical, funny, melancholic, humorous, thought provoking
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RFK (2002)
Plot Summary:
Following the death of his brother John, Robert Kennedy is forced to rise to the challenge of leading his country and carrying on his brother's vision of what America could be.
IMDB Rating: 6.3
IMDB Votes: 443
Genere: Drama, History
Country: USA
Duration: 94 min
Plot tags:
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DC 9/11: Time of Crisis (2003)
Plot Summary:
This is the story of the days directly after 9/11, and the president's whereabouts. Scheduled to air shortly before the second anniversary of the September 11 attacks, DC 9/11 takes an inside look at the Bush Administration, beginning with the day of the attacks, and following the President's journey to Ground Zero, culminating with his now famous national address nine days after the attacks.
IMDB Rating: 4.4
IMDB Votes: 942
Genere: Drama, History
Country: Canada, USA
Duration: 128 min
Plot tags: thought provoking, bleak, serious, captivating, sincere, emotional, realistic, political drama
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Vice (2018)
Plot Summary:
George W. Bush picks Dick Cheney, the CEO of Halliburton Co., to be his Republican running mate in the 2000 presidential election. No stranger to politics, Cheney's impressive résumé includes stints as White House chief of staff, House Minority Whip and defense secretary. When Bush wins by a narrow margin, Cheney begins to use his newfound power to help reshape the country and the world.
IMDB Rating: 7.2
IMDB Votes: 159000
Genere: Biography, Comedy, Drama, History
Country: USA
Duration: 132 min
Plot tags: political, serious, captivating, realistic, psychological, humorous, cynical, funny, thought provoking, intellectual
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Recount (2008)
Plot Summary:
A chronicle of the weeks after the 2000 U.S. presidential election and the subsequent recounts in Florida.
IMDB Rating: 7.3
IMDB Votes: 13000
Genere: Drama, History
Country: USA
Duration: 116 min
Plot tags: realistic, political, factual, talky, intense, serious, captivating, controversial, non fiction, cult classic
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The Special Relationship (2010)
Plot Summary:
A dramatisation that follows Tony Blair's journey from political understudy waiting in the wings of the world arena to accomplished prime minister standing confidently in the spotlight of centre stage. It is a story about relationships, between two powerful men (Blair and Bill Clinton), two powerful couples, and husbands and wives.
IMDB Rating: 6.7
IMDB Votes: 5000
Genere: Biography, Drama, History
Country: UK, USA
Duration: 93 min
Plot tags: political, realistic, intense, tricky, sincere, thought provoking, disturbing, political thriller, serious, independent film
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W. (2008)
Plot Summary:
Whether you love him or hate him, there is no question that George W. Bush is one of the most controversial public figures in recent memory. W takes viewers through Bush’s eventful life -- his struggles and triumphs, how he found both his wife and his faith, and of course the critical days leading up to Bush’s decision to invade Iraq.
IMDB Rating: 6.3
IMDB Votes: 50000
Genere: Biography, Comedy, Drama, History
Country: USA, Australia, Hong Kong, Switzerland, China
Duration: 129 min
Plot tags: political, factual, sincere, cynical, social, non fiction, horror comedy, cult classic, clever, serious
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Charlie Wilson's War (2007)
Plot Summary:
The true story of Texas congressman Charlie Wilson's covert dealings in Afghanistan, where his efforts to assist rebels in their war with the Soviets had some unforeseen and long-reaching effects.
IMDB Rating: 7.0
IMDB Votes: 124000
Genere: Biography, Comedy, Drama, History
Country: USA, Germany
Duration: 102 min
Plot tags: political, realistic, clever, factual, thought provoking, humorous, entertaining, witty, talky, suspense
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Nixon (1995)
Plot Summary:
An all-star cast powers this epic look at American President Richard M. Nixon, a man carrying the fate of the world on his shoulders while battling the self-destructive demands within. Spanning his troubled boyhood in California to the shocking Watergate scandal that would end his presidency.
IMDB Rating: 7.1
IMDB Votes: 32000
Genere: Biography, Drama, History
Country: USA
Duration: 192 min
Plot tags: political, factual, talky, compassionate, intense, thought provoking, realistic, sincere, touching, serious
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Frost/Nixon (2008)
Plot Summary:
For three years after being forced from office, Nixon remained silent. But in summer 1977, the steely, cunning former commander-in-chief agreed to sit for one all-inclusive interview to confront the questions of his time in office and the Watergate scandal that ended his presidency. Nixon surprised everyone in selecting Frost as his televised confessor, intending to easily outfox the breezy British showman and secure a place in the hearts and minds of Americans. Likewise, Frost's team harboured doubts about their boss's ability to hold his own. But as the cameras rolled, a charged battle of wits resulted.
IMDB Rating: 7.7
IMDB Votes: 112000
Genere: Biography, Drama, History
Country: UK, France, USA
Duration: 122 min
Plot tags: clever, political, tense, tricky, psychological, factual, period piece, realistic, talky, political thriller