Today they celebrate the American electionswhere Donald Trump faces off against Kamala Harris to determine who will be the new (or as the case may be, new) president of the United States. The result seems unpredictable and a fairly close fight is expected for the so-called pivotal states of the country. Of course, given the time difference, in Spain the first results will begin to be known from next Wednesday morning. November 6. Of course, depending on how far apart they are, you might have to wait a few days to find a winner. To celebrate the event, we have prepared a list with 5 political films ideal to see during the elections of a country which, due to its importance, keeps half the world in suspense with its democratic election:
1-‘The Ides of March’ (2011)
As a director, George Clooney already showed us this with Good night and good luck that politics had a big place in his vision as a filmmaker. However, the reality of the American election was more evident in The Ides of March. based on the work of Beau Willimon and adapted by the actor himself and Grant Heslov, this intriguing story was nominated for an Academy Award for Best-fit scenario and featured an all-star cast, including Ryan Gosling, Paul Giamatti, Marisa Tomei, Evan Rachel Wood, Jeffrey Wright, Max Minghella, Phillip Seymour Hoffman and Clooney himself.
The story focuses on a young man who begins working as press secretary of a promising candidate who is running in the Democratic Party primaries. During the campaign, you will have the opportunity to see how far you can go to succeed in the calculating world of politics.
Where is it available? Movistar+ and FlixOlé.
“Election” (1999)
Maybe election This is not a film about the usual North American elections, but it transfers this whole world of campaigns and speeches into the school domain, creating a satire it explains in a small space what a political confrontation is in real life. Adapted from the novel by Tom Perotta and under the direction of Alexander Payne, election It featured Matthew Broderick and Reese Witherspoon in the cast.
The plot places us in the elections of an American institute which serve as a pretext to make a bitter and devastating assessment. criticism of the political systemthe dominant values and, in general, the behavior of human beings
Where is it available? Rental on Amazon and Rakuten TV.
3-‘State of the Union’ (1948)
The always brilliant filmmaker Frank Capra brought together stars Spencer Tracy and Katherine Hepburn for this romantic drama set against the backdrop of the race for the Oval Office. Produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and also based on a play, The State of the Union chronicles the beginning of an industrialist’s political career within the Republican Party as a candidate for President of the United States. Their task will soon require uncomfortable compromises, both in politics and in their marriage.
Where is it available? Film.
4-‘The vice of power’ (2018)
Adam McKay He made this biopic about the most powerful man in the world during the mandate of George Bush. Dick CheneyChristian Balé) was a discreet Washington bureaucrat before being the shadow of power and consequently exercising an influence which today has consequences on North American territory. The cast was rounded out by recognizable Hollywood faces like Amy Adams, Steve Carrell, Sam Rockwell, Jesse Plemons and Alison Pill.
Where is it available? Rental on Rakuten TV and Apple TV+.
5-‘Reagan’ (2024)
What better way to get a glimpse of the ongoing North American elections than with one of the latest approaches to political cinema on the new continent. Directed by Sean McNamara, Reagan is a biopic dramatic that you found a great division of opinion after its premiere at the end of last November.
As it could not be otherwise, the feature film focuses on the story of the Hollywood actor who He arrived at the White House in 1981where he remained for eight years. The drama follows the man’s life from his childhood, his career as an artist and his fight against the unions.
Where is it available? At the moment it still appears on the Spanish billboard.
