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1. LBJ (2016)
R | 98 min | Biography, Drama, History
Lyndon B. Johnson aligns himself with John F. Kennedy, rises to the Presidency, and deals with the civil rights struggles of the 1960s.
Director: Rob Reiner | Stars: Woody Harrelson, Michael Stahl-David, Richard Jenkins, Jennifer Jason Leigh
Votes: 7,737 | Gross: $2.47M
2. Full Circle (2013–2016)
30 min | Drama
Follows a group of adults whose lives are unknowingly intertwined.
Stars: Christopher Gorham, Aaron Haedt, David Crane, Laura San Giacomo
Votes: 240
3. George Wallace (1997)
TV-14 | 178 min | Biography, Drama
Following Alabama governor George Wallace through segregation, presidential elections, an assassination attempt and personal trauma.
Stars: Gary Sinise, Angelina Jolie, Stieven Davidson, Richard Yett
Votes: 1,605
4. The Kennedys of Massachusetts (1990)
278 min | Drama
This sweeping mini-series profiling the Kennedy family ran three nights. The film chronicles 55 years in the lives of the family opening in 1906 with the marriage of Joseph P. Kennedy, a ... See full summary »
Stars: Casey Affleck, Annette O'Toole, Madolyn Smith Osborne, Steven Weber
Votes: 176
5. Weiner (2016)
R | 96 min | Documentary
An examination of disgraced New York Congressman Anthony Weiner's mayoral campaign and today's political landscape.
Directors: Josh Kriegman, Elyse Steinberg | Stars: Anthony Weiner, Huma Abedin, Jordan Zain Weiner, Barbara Morgan
Votes: 10,541 | Gross: $1.61M
6. Give 'em Hell, Harry! (1975)
PG | 104 min | Biography, Comedy, Drama
One-man show about the presidency of Harry S. Truman.
Directors: Steve Binder, Peter H. Hunt | Star: James Whitmore
Votes: 578 | Gross: $11.00M
7. The Obama Years: The Power of Words (2017 TV Special)
51 min | Documentary
Director: Jody Schiliro | Stars: David Axelrod, Douglas Brinkley, Jon Favreau, Doris Kearns Goodwin
Votes: 26
8. LBJ: The Early Years (1987 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 155 min | Drama
This made-for-TV film chronicles the years 1934 through 1963, tracing the beginnings of Johnson's public career, chronicling his reputation for down-and-dirty politicking, and following his progress.
Director: Peter Werner | Stars: Randy Quaid, Patti LuPone, Morgan Brittany, Pat Hingle
Votes: 288
9. Obama (2008–2010)
TV-14 | 2 min | Short, Comedy
Join President Barack Obama (Jordan Peele) as he addresses the nation on the important issues of 2008 and beyond as America's first black president.
Stars: Jordan Peele, Jane Shayne, Phil Powers
Votes: 109
10. Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union (2021– )
Documentary, Biography
Multi-part documentary explores the journey of Barack Obama from his early upbringing to the 44th U.S. President, set against the backdrop of the country's unfolding racial history.
Stars: Al Sharpton, Ta-Nehisi Coates, David Remnick, Valerie Jarrett
Votes: 1,131
11. Prince Jack (1984)
Unrated | 100 min | Drama
John F. Kennedy makes decisions with his father, brother Robert, Lyndon B. Johnson, Martin Luther King.
Director: Bert Lovitt | Stars: Robert Hogan, James F. Kelly, Kenneth Mars, Lloyd Nolan
Votes: 45
12. Biden (2019)
Not Rated | 52 min | Documentary
This fascinating new documentary examines Joe Biden's 2020 run for the presidency of the United States. The former Vice President and political legend will give it everything he has to ... See full summary »
Director: Kim Harrington | Star: Joe Biden
Votes: 42
13. Right America: Feeling Wronged - Some Voices from the Campaign Trail (2009 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 43 min | Documentary
On the night Barack Obama was elected our 44th President, more than 58 million voters cast their ballots for John McCain. Journalist/filmmaker Alexandra Pelosi presents this first-person, ... See full summary »
Director: Alexandra Pelosi | Stars: Jonathan Alter, Carl Cameron, Katie Couric, Howard Fineman
Votes: 430
14. President Obama: The Inauguration (2009 TV Special)
120 min | News
The story of the events leading up to and including the actual Inauguration of our 44th President, Barack Hussein Obama, on January 20, 2009.
Stars: Karen Allen, Jill Biden, Joe Biden, Adam Brookes
Votes: 105
15. A Mother's Promise: Barack Obama Bio Film (2008)
10 min | Documentary, Short
A biographical portrait of Barack Obama.
Director: Davis Guggenheim | Stars: Claire McCaskill, Barack Obama, Malia Obama, Michelle Obama
Votes: 41
16. Hating Obama (2014)
Not Rated | 68 min | Documentary
Hating Obama takes a thought provoking look at the hatred received by President Barack Obama while asking the central question: Is President Obama hated for his policies or because he's black?
Director: Marquis Smalls | Stars: Dami Akinnusi, Don Amiche, Ron Atine, Yolonda Brinkley
Votes: 98
17. FDR: That Man in the White House (1978 TV Movie)
90 min
A television version of Dore Schary's one-man play about FDR, with its original star.
Director: Gerald Krell | Star: Robert Vaughn
Votes: 40
18. The Choice 2020: Trump vs. Biden (2020 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 114 min | Documentary, Biography, History
In the midst of the historic coronavirus pandemic, economic hardship, rising unemployment, race riots and growing insecurity, U.S. citizens were called upon to choose between incumbent ... See full summary »
Director: Michael Kirk | Stars: Will Lyman, Jeremiah Kissel, Mike McNally, Heike Hagen
Votes: 85
19. Obama (2020–2021)
Documentary
He told the country, "Yes We Can," but he walked into a cratering economy, faced two never-ending wars, confronted an epidemic of gun violence and met a surging partisan divide--all the ... See full summary »
Votes: 80
20. Barack Obama: People's President (2009 Video)
90 min | Documentary
An investigation into the grassroots campaign and unprecedented Internet strategy that combined to vault President Obama into the White House. Featuring interviews with leading activists, ... See full summary »
Director: Danny Schechter
Votes: 21
21. The Presidents: Obama (2022)
57 min | Biography
Leaders... Protectors... History-makers... There is one job at the top that guarantees your name in the history books. A job that pledges to defend the constitution and guard the free-world... See full summary »
Director: Jordan Hill | Stars: Lee Jagow, Natasha Linstaedt, Barack Obama, Michelle Obama
22. BET Presents Love & Happiness: An Obama Celebration (2016 TV Special)
TV-G | 90 min | Music
A White House concert and celebration in honor of the 8-year Presidency of Barack Obama and the First Lady Michelle Obama.
Director: Chris Robinson | Stars: Regina Hall, Terrence Jenkins, Yolanda Adams, Angela Bassett
Votes: 39
23. Barack Obama
109 min | Documentary
Barack Hussein Obama is an American politician and attorney who served as the 44th president of the United States. A member of the Democratic Party, Obama was the first African-American ... See full summary »
Director: Tina Wallace
24. I Am Barack: This Is My Story (2015 Video)
52 min | Documentary, Biography, History
The race to decide the Democratic candidate for the 2008 elections was, by anyone's standards, a stirring moment in history. For the first time, an African American was running against a ... See full summary »
Stars: Barack Obama, Michelle Obama
25. Robert Drew in His Own Words (2016 Video)
34 min | Documentary, Short, Biography
Stars: Robert Drew, Jill Drew, Jacqueline Kennedy, John F. Kennedy
Votes: 6
26. The Official Inaugural Celebration (2010 Video)
Not Rated | 206 min | Documentary, Biography, History
The historical "We Are One" 2-disc collector's DVD set is the only inaugural release to be endorsed by the Presidential Inaugural Committee. It features the opening ceremony for the 56th ... See full summary »
Stars: Barack Obama, Beyoncé, Jill Biden, Joe Biden
Votes: 21
27. Caroline Kennedy: The Next Generation (2008 Video)
Not Rated | 50 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Stars: Caroline Kennedy, Joe Narciso, Patrick Joseph Kennedy II, John Kennedy Jr.
28. The Unmaking of a Candidate (2019 Video)
15 min | Documentary, Short, Biography
Stars: Mamoudou Athie, Matt Bai, Michael Beugg, Chris Coy
29. Through the Fire: The Legacy of Barack Obama (2017 TV Movie)
TV-PG | 70 min | Documentary
Exploring the historic election of America's first African-American president and his two term in office.
Director: Phil Bertelsen | Stars: Jesse Williams, Michele Bachmann, Glenn Beck, Cornell Belcher
Votes: 19
30. Proudly We Stand: The Inauguration of Barack Obama (2009 TV Movie)
90 min | Documentary
This film documents the unprecedented excitement in Washington, D.C. in the days surrounding January 20, 2009, when Barack Obama was inaugurated as the 44th President of the United States. ... See full summary »
Director: Arron Kinser | Stars: Hashem Akbari, Sergia Louise Anderson, Gay Browne, Giancarlo Esposito
Votes: 13
31. Ted Kennedy: Tragedy Scandal and Redemption (2008 Video)
Not Rated | 50 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Stars: Ted Kennedy, Will Lyman, Patrick Joseph Kennedy II, Kathleen Kennedy Townsend
32. Yes We Can! The Barack Obama Story (2009 Video)
Not Rated | 66 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Documentary about Barack Obama, the first black president of the United States.
Stars: Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, Brian Williams
Votes: 12
33. Obama: The President Who Inspired the World (2018 TV Movie)
Documentary
Matt Frei examines Barack Obama's life and career, a year after the end of his presidency.
Director: Mark Radice | Stars: Matt Frei, Barack Obama
Votes: 557
34. A Moment in History: The Inauguration of Barack Obama (2009 Video)
Not Rated | 150 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Stars: Barack Obama, Beyoncé, George W. Bush, Laura Bush
Votes: 12
35. Barack Obama: Who Is This Guy? (2008 Video)
65 min | Documentary, Action, Biography
Director: Maria Arita Howard | Stars: Barack Obama, Blair Underwood, Graham Allison, John Bouman
36. The Lost Kennedy Home Movies (2011 TV Movie)
90 min | Documentary, History
Director: Harrison Engle | Stars: Liev Schreiber, Hugh Auchincloss, Dai Bao, Lem Billings
Votes: 41
37. We the People: From Crispus Attucks to President Barack Obama (2010)
68 min | Documentary, Biography, History
The Election of President Barack Obama began on March 5, 1770 at the Boston Massacre with the death of Crispus Attucks.
Director: Terrell Taylor | Stars: Erika Alexander, Marvin Arrington Jr., Angela Bassett, Danny Glover
38. Barack Obama: The Power of Hope (2009 Video)
Not Rated | Documentary, Biography, History
Stars: Barack Obama, Joe Biden, Michelle Obama, Hillary Clinton
39. The Visible Vote '08- A Presidential Forum (2007 TV Special)
120 min | Talk-Show
Director: Michael Dempsey | Stars: Hillary Clinton, John Edwards, Barack Obama, Melissa Etheridge
Votes: 24
40. US Election Night (2008 TV Special)
News
BBC's coverage of the 2008 Presidential Election in the US between Democrat Barack Obama and Republican John McCain.
Directors: Rob Hopkin, Claire Bellis, Leah Purplett | Stars: David Dimbleby, Matt Frei, Larry Sabato, Jeremy Vine
Votes: 21
42. How Obama Won the West (2010)
80 min | Documentary
A road trip documentary about the last weeks of the historic 2008 election in the American West.
Director: Steven Johnson | Stars: Joe Biden, John McCain, Barack Obama, Michelle Obama
Votes: 29
44. Making the War Room (2012 Video)
56 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Stars: James Carville, Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, R.J. Cutler
45. 2008 Presidential Debates (2008– )
270 min | News
Senator Barack Obama, the Democratic nominee, and Senator John McCain, the Republican nominee, participate in debates during the 2008 presidential campaign.
Stars: Barack Obama, John McCain, Tom Brokaw, Bob Schieffer
Votes: 13
46. President Barack Obama: The Man and His Journey (2009 Video)
Not Rated | 89 min | Documentary
Share the incredible, inspirational story of President Barack Obama, the 44th President of the United States. See how one man inspired us with the refrain - "Yes We Can!" In this defining ... See full summary »
Director: Maria Arita Howard | Stars: Barack Obama, Blair Underwood, Hill Harper, Jesse Jackson Jr.
Votes: 48
47. Becoming Barack (2009)
Not Rated | 60 min | Documentary
A revealing portrait of Barack Obama's formative years in Chicago, featuring the oldest videotape interview Obama, from 1993.
Director: Robert Yuhas | Stars: Barack Obama, Loretta Augustine-Herron, Douglas Baird, Charles Branham
Votes: 66
48. The Inauguration of Barack Obama on CNN (2009 Video)
120 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Stars: Barack Obama, Elizabeth Alexander, Jill Biden, Joe Biden
Votes: 24
49. America's Journey: Inauguration Day 2009 (2009 Video)
Not Rated | 44 min | Documentary, Short, Biography
Americans from across the country are heading to Washington, DC to be a witness to history. USA TODAY video journalists follow a number of unique stories to create a rich documentary as ... See full summary »
Director: Steve Elfers | Stars: Barack Obama, Elizabeth Alexander, Roscoe Brown, Aretha Franklin
Votes: 8
50. We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial (2009 TV Special)
113 min
Director: Don Mischer | Stars: Beyoncé, Joe Biden, Jack Black, Mary J. Blige
Votes: 137