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The Contender
Sometimes you can assassinate a leader without firing a shot.
Released
126 min
6.9/10 Votes: 25155
The vice president is dead, and as the president makes his choice for a replacement, a secret contest of wills is being waged by a formidable rival. When Senator Laine Hanson is nominated as the first woman in history to hold the office, hidden agendas explode into a battle for power.
Lists that include The Contender
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Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Mr. Smith Goes to Washington List
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- Mr. Smith Goes to Washington: The Last Stop - A reflection on democracy and its challenges.
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Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to The War Room List
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- Primary Colors - A political satire based on the campaign trail for a presidential candidate.
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- Bob Roberts - A mockumentary about a folk-singing businessman running for senator.
- Mr. Smith Goes to Washington - Classic about an idealistic senator fighting corruption.
- The Manchurian Candidate - A political thriller involving brainwashing and political intrigue.
- Bulworth - A political satire about a desperate senator who speaks his mind.
- Swing Vote - A comedy-drama about one man's vote that changes the election outcome.
- Running Mates - A comedic look at the relationship between presidential candidates.
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- Election Night - A comedic take on the chaos and excitement of election night.
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- The Trial of the Chicago 7 - Centers on the political climate and protests during the 1960s.
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- The Killing of America - A documentary that delves into politics and social issues in America.
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- The Social Network - Follows the founding of Facebook and its political implications.
- Brewster's Millions - A comedy about wealth and politics, involving a large political wager.
- The Man Who Knew Too Much - A thriller involving political espionage and murder.
- Kill the Messenger - Based on a true story involving politics and journalism.
- The Politician - A dark comedy series exploring the lives of ambitious politicians.
- Madam Secretary - Follows a female Secretary of State navigating political landscapes.
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- Scandal - A political thriller series involving a crisis management expert.
- Designated Survivor - A political thriller about a low-level cabinet member becoming president.
- The Good Wife - Follows a woman navigating the legal and political world post-scandal.
- The Newsroom - A drama about a newsroom's election coverage and ethical dilemmas.
- The Politician's Wife - A British drama about the intersection of personal and political life.
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Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Big Train List
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