10 Movies to Watch Before the Next Presidential Election

The President, the Media, Elections and Public Perception

Looking for some good comedies or dramas about the presidential election and the election process? Here are 10 movies to watch before the next presidential election. While some are serious dramas, there are no documentaries on this list. It also does not include TV shows like The West Wing.

Other movies which feature a prominent U.S. President character are also not included because the movie has not election slant. Some of those movies include Independence Day and Air Force One.

#10 - Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington has to receive a nod for being one of the first movies about an elected officials. While

#9 - The Dead Zone

The Dead Zone is one of the very few Stephen King movies that I will actually watch. When I first watched The Dead Zone, the impact of the presidential election plot had a profound impact on me. Christopher Walken gives one of his best performances in this must-see election year movie.

#8 - Welcome to Mooseport

Welcome to Mooseport is a low-key, fun comedy starring Gene Hackman and Ray Romano.

#7 - The American President

The American President is not higher on the list because I could never really buy Michael Douglas as the U.S. President. The American President is still a fun and entertaining comedy to watch during an election year.

#6 - Election

While Election is about a student election, it is still a good pick for a presidential election year. What will people do to get elected or become popular? How far will people lie and cheat to get what they want? You'll never disliked Reese Witherspoon as much as you will in Election. Matthew Broderick delivers a spot on performance as a pretty pathetic teacher. I won't give away anything else.

#5 - Dave

Why is Dave on the list? Because who doesn't need a good laugh during a presidential election year? Plus, Kevin Kline is always a joy to watch. In addition to being a fun movie, Dave also explore the concepts of bureaucracy, inflated government budgets, unemployment issues, and corruption. Sigourney Weaver plays a very graceful first lady.

#4 - All the President's Men