The Best Political Movies Based on Real Events.

Political films should be highlighted as a separate subgenre. They are interesting and show the side of politics that we usually do not know. Political movies often have a dynamic plot and are based on real events.

New political films reflect the complex challenges of modernity and can make up the top list of the best films on this subject.

Political Movies Based on Real Events

The film tells about the last months of Abraham Lincoln's life, who fought for the abolition of slavery in the USA. This film deeply analyzes the complexity of democratic processes.

Film 'The Big Short' (2015)

The film is based on the real events of the 2008 financial crisis and highlights the political decisions that ignored the threat to the global economy.

Film 'Darkest Hour' (2017)

This historical drama is dedicated to Winston Churchill's activities as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom during World War II.

Film 'All the President's Men' (1976)

This film tells about the investigation by 'Washington Post' journalists into the Watergate scandal.

Film 'The Iron Lady' (2011)

This is a biographical film about Margaret Thatcher, the first female Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Film 'Argo' (2012)

This film tells about the rescue of American diplomats during the Iran crisis of 1979.

Film 'The Longest Day' (1962)

The film depicts the landing of the Allies in Normandy during World War II.

Film 'Servant of the People' (2015)

This series shows the interesting story of an ordinary teacher who becomes president and tries to change the country.

Film 'Munich' (2005)

This film tells about the activities of the Israeli secret service 'Mossad' after the terrorist attack at the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich.

Film 'Hotel Rwanda' (2004)

This film tells the story of the genocide in Rwanda in 1994 and about the rescuer who saved more than a thousand people.

Film 'The Post' (2017)

This film tells about the publication of the 'Pentagon Papers,' which revealed the truth about the United States' involvement in the Vietnam War.