Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "spin-doctor"

1. Forbrydelsen (2007–2012)

TV-MA | 57 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Police detective Sarah Lund investigates difficult cases with personal and political consequences.

Stars: Sofie Gråbøl, Morten Suurballe, Lars Mikkelsen, Bjarne Henriksen

Votes: 30,205

2. Borgen (2010–2022)

TV-14 | 58 min | Drama

A political drama about a prime minister's rise to power, and how power changes a prime minister.

Stars: Sidse Babett Knudsen, Birgitte Hjort Sørensen, Søren Malling, Lisbeth Wulff

Votes: 29,925

3. The Thick of It (2005–2012)

TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy

The Minister for Social Affairs is continually harassed by Number 10's policy enforcer and dependent on his not-so-reliable team of civil servants.

Stars: Chris Addison, James Smith, Peter Capaldi, Joanna Scanlan

Votes: 26,138

4. Iron Sky (2012)

R | 93 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy

The Nazis set up a secret base on the dark side of the moon in 1945 where they hide out and plan to return to power in 2018.

Director: Timo Vuorensola | Stars: Julia Dietze, Christopher Kirby, Götz Otto, Udo Kier

Votes: 96,556

5. Wag the Dog (1997)

R | 97 min | Comedy, Drama

Shortly before an election, a spin-doctor and a Hollywood producer join efforts to fabricate a war in order to cover up a Presidential sex scandal.

Director: Barry Levinson | Stars: Dustin Hoffman, Robert De Niro, Anne Heche, Woody Harrelson

Votes: 88,485 | Gross: $43.02M

6. Philomena (2013)

PG-13 | 98 min | Biography, Comedy, Drama

A world-weary political journalist picks up the story of a woman's search for her son, who was taken away from her decades ago after she became pregnant and was forced to live in a convent.

Director: Stephen Frears | Stars: Judi Dench, Steve Coogan, Sophie Kennedy Clark, Mare Winningham

Votes: 103,805 | Gross: $37.71M

7. Irresistible (I) (2020)

R | 101 min | Comedy, Drama

A Democratic strategist helps a retired veteran run for mayor in a small, conservative Midwest town.

Director: Jon Stewart | Stars: Steve Carell, Rose Byrne, Chris Cooper, Brent Sexton

Votes: 23,479

8. The Fog of War (2003)

PG-13 | 107 min | Documentary, Biography, History

The story of America as seen through the eyes of the former Secretary of Defense under President John F. Kennedy and President Lyndon B. Johnson, Robert McNamara.

Director: Errol Morris | Stars: Robert McNamara, John F. Kennedy, Fidel Castro, Richard Nixon

Votes: 25,052 | Gross: $4.20M

9. The Candidate (1972)

PG | 110 min | Comedy, Drama

Bill McKay is a candidate for the U.S. Senate from California. He has no hope of winning, so he is willing to tweak the establishment.

Director: Michael Ritchie | Stars: Robert Redford, Peter Boyle, Melvyn Douglas, Don Porter

Votes: 11,928 | Gross: $0.12M

10. Baron noir (2016– )

TV-MA | 55 min | Drama, Thriller

The story of a French president to be and one of his friends, the mayor of a small city in northern France.

Stars: Kad Merad, Anna Mouglalis, Astrid Whettnall, Lubna Gourion

Votes: 1,646

11. The Century of the Self (2002)

59 min | Documentary

A documentary about the rise of psychoanalysis as a powerful means of persuasion for both governments and corporations.

Stars: Adam Curtis, Robert Reich, Ann Bernays, Alfred Pritz

Votes: 6,362

12. Power (1986)

R | 111 min | Drama

After a close friend drops out of politics, a political consultant helping to find a replacement finds a web of corruption and deceit as well.

Director: Sidney Lumet | Stars: Richard Gere, Julie Christie, Gene Hackman, Kate Capshaw

Votes: 3,382 | Gross: $3.80M

13. April Fool's Day (2008 Video)

Unrated | 91 min | Horror

A year after an April Fool's Day prank which resulted in the death of one of their set, a group of friends find themselves targeted by someone who is out for revenge.

Directors: Mitchell Altieri, Phil Flores | Stars: Taylor Cole, Josh Henderson, Scout Taylor-Compton, Joe Egender

Votes: 4,222

14. Spin (2012–2016)

TV-PG | 52 min | Drama, Thriller

After the assassination of the president, the electoral campaign begins again. The president's former advisor, is trying to promote his foals. The Secretary of State, is also in the running. The dirty tricks multiply.

Stars: Bruno Wolkowitch, Grégory Fitoussi, Philippe Magnan, Yves Pignot

Votes: 800

15. The Confessor (2004)

PG-13 | 91 min | Drama, Mystery, Thriller

A preacher investigates a murder and a young priest

Director: Lewin Webb | Stars: Christian Slater, Molly Parker, Stephen Rea, Gordon Pinsent

Votes: 1,587

16. Choose Connor (2007)

Unrated | 109 min | Drama

Idealistic 15-year old Owen gets the chance of a lifetime to be the youth spokesman for U.S. Senate Candidate Lawrence Connor, only to be exploited in a fierce campaign of TV and radio ads,... See full summary »

Director: Lucas Elliot Eberl | Stars: Darin Cooper, Christopher Rodriguez Marquette, Alex D. Linz, James Runcorn

Votes: 330 | Gross: $0.01M

17. Power Monkeys (2016)

35 min | Comedy

Topical comedy set within the E.U. Referendum campaign, following both camps along with political aides who serve Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin. A spin-off of the 2015 comedy series "Ballot Monkeys."

Stars: Gwyneth Keyworth, Kevin McNally, Andy Nyman, Archie Panjabi

Votes: 174

18. My Internship in Canada (2015)

108 min | Comedy

An idealistic young Haitian travels to rural Quebec to intern for an independent Member of Parliament when a national debate erupts that finds the MP holding the tie-breaking vote.

Director: Philippe Falardeau | Stars: Irdens Exantus, Caroline Trudel, Patrick Huard, Clémence Dufresne-Deslières

Votes: 957

19. Influence (I) (2020)

90 min | Documentary

It explores the dark art of geopolitical spin-doctoring.

Directors: Diana Neille, Richard Poplak | Stars: Donald Trump, Melania Trump, George W. Bush, Margaret Thatcher

Votes: 127

20. The Whip (IV)

82 min | Drama, Thriller | Post-production

With the looming threat of devastating welfare reforms known as Independence Credit, a full-time carer plots an audacious heist in a bid to halt the scheme in its tracks.

Director: Christopher Presswell | Stars: Shian Denovan, Gala Wesson, Tom Knight, Daniel Davids

21. Trial by Media (2000 TV Movie)

91 min | Drama

A Senator's daughter seems to have a lock on a nomination as the US Surgeon General, until a background check reveals she once neglected to return a jury-duty notice. Then she makes a ... See full summary »

Director: Sheldon Larry | Stars: Christine Lahti, Tom Skerritt, Jay Thomas, Mark Feuerstein

Votes: 138

22. Spin (1995)

57 min | Documentary

Pirated satellite feeds revealing U. S. media personalities' contempt for their viewers.

Director: Brian Springer | Stars: Larry Agran, Jim Bakker, Bill Beutel, Tom Brokaw

Votes: 523

23. Tirsdagsanalysen med Mogensen & Kristiansen (2008– )

News

Lotte Mejlhede and two former spin doctors discuss the current Danish political situation.

Stars: Lotte Mejlhede, Peter Mogensen, Michael Kristiansen

Votes: 6

24. Another Man's Son (2009)

Crime, Drama, Mystery

A spin doctor must betray his client when he finds out a murderous secret.

Directors: Tim Bissell, Craig F. Watkins | Stars: James McGowan, Tyler Brent, Doug Millar, Charles Lo Manto

25. Bee in Your Bonnet (2004– )

30 min | Reality-TV

Amanda Platell, a former political spin doctor, offers advice on strategy and tactics to small time campaigners in an attempt to make their campaign more effective and get their message across to either local or central government.

Star: Amanda Platell

26. Jersild og Spin: Valg (2005– )

28 min | Talk-Show

Talkshow hosted by Jens Olaf Jersild, discussing spin decisions and motives in Danish politics with 'Lotte Hansen' (former Press Adviser) and Henrik Qvortrup (former Spin Doctor for Prime Minister Anders Fogh Rasmussen).

Stars: Jens Olaf Jersild, Lotte Hansen, Henrik Qvortrup, Rasmus Jønsson

Votes: 8

27. Mogensen og Kristiansen (2007– )

News

TV2 News' debate programme, covering issues in Danish politics.

Stars: Peter Mogensen, Michael Kristiansen

Votes: 8

28. Frost on Interviews (2012 TV Movie)

60 min | Documentary

Add a Plot

Directors: Figs Jackman, Andrew Fettis | Stars: David Frost, A.A. Gill, Tony Benn, Winston Churchill

Votes: 90

29. Un colpo al cerchio e uno alla botte (2023)

Short, Comedy

Add a Plot

Directors: Alessio Avino, Davide Paglia | Stars: Marta Apicella, Bruno Barone, Carmine Claudio Covino, Micòl Gaia Ferrigno

30. Spin Doctor (1993 Video Game)

K-A | Action

ClockWerx is a mind game that where you control a spinner and move from point to point across a field filled with obstacles. The main goal is to try to find the only one way out of the grid without hitting any obstacles.

31. Screenplay (1986–1993)
Episode: The Vision Thing (1993)

55 min | Drama

In the run-up to a General Election, the British Prime Minister thinks he is receiving messages from God.

Director: Pedr James | Stars: Derek Jacobi, Richard Wilson, Kenneth Cranham, Nathaniel Parker

Votes: 12

32. Mystery Science Theater 3000 (1988–1999)
Episode: The Skydivers (1994)

TV-14 | 92 min | Comedy, Sci-Fi

The villains of Deep 13 force Mike and the 'bots to watch Why Study Industrial Arts? (1956) and The Skydivers (1963) after challenging them to a swing choir contest.

Directors: Jim Mallon, Kevin Murphy | Stars: Trace Beaulieu, Michael J. Nelson, Jim Mallon, Kevin Murphy

Votes: 582

33. Frontline (1983– )
Episode: Karl Rove: The Architect (2005)

TV-MA | Documentary, News

President George W. Bush called him "architect" of his reelection victory and he has been president's chief strategist from beginning.

Director: Michael Kirk | Stars: David Broder, George Bush, Barry Goldwater, John Kerry

Votes: 26

34. To Play the King (1993)
Episode: Chapter Five (1993)

TV-Y | 54 min | Drama

Frances Urquhart is now Prime Minister and is somewhat haunted by what he has done in the past. A newly crowned King presents him with more of a challenge that he may have expected. The ... See full summary »

Director: Paul Seed | Stars: Ian Richardson, Michael Kitchen, Kitty Aldridge, Colin Jeavons

Votes: 271

35. To Play the King (1993)
Episode: Chapter Six (1993)

TV-Y | 54 min | Drama

In his ongoing battle with the King, Urquhart decides to call an election and has senior party members and his new adviser Sarah Harding spend the weekend at Chequers. He names Chief Whip ... See full summary »

Director: Paul Seed | Stars: Ian Richardson, Michael Kitchen, Kitty Aldridge, Colin Jeavons

Votes: 256

36. Borgen (2010–2022)
Episode: Just Make It Go Away (2022)

TV-MA | 57 min | Drama

Tensions rise in the New Democrats party as Birgitte Nyborg uses hard-handed tactics in order to balance Danish, Chinese and American interests in the Greenlandic oil. Nyborg's old friends are bewildered by this hard-handed switch.

Directors: Mogens Hagedorn, Dagur Kári | Stars: Sidse Babett Knudsen, Birgitte Hjort Sørensen, Mikkel Boe Følsgaard, Simon Bennebjerg

Votes: 305

37. Poolhawooseu Teikeu 2 (2012– )
Episode: Last Time Part 1 (2012)

TV-Y | 34 min | Romance

As Kang Hwi lies in the hospital, LJ's machinations finally catch up to him to bring about his comeuppance. As a parting gift, Sae-lyung straightens out a five-year-old misunderstanding.

Stars: Hwang Jeong-eum, No Min-woo, Park Gi-woong, Seol-ah Yu

38. Poolhawooseu Teikeu 2 (2012– )
Episode: Episode 7 Part 1 (2012)

TV-Y | 33 min | Romance

LJ uses the radio station's false alarm incident to squelch the Tae Ik/Kang Hwi gay lovers rumors by spinning a new tale of Tae Ik secretly dating Man Ok.

Stars: Hwang Jeong-eum, No Min-woo, Park Gi-woong, Seol-ah Yu

39. Peston on Sunday (2016– )
Episode: Episode #1.4 (2016)

News, Talk-Show

London Mayor Sadiq Khan, former Work and Pensions minister Iain Duncan Smith and artist Alison Jackson are Robert's guests. With Nadine Dorries and former spin doctor Tom Baldwin.

Director: Erron Gordon | Stars: Robert Peston, Allegra Stratton, Sadiq Khan, Iain Duncan Smith

40. Peston on Sunday (2016– )
Episode: Episode #3.1 (2017)

47 min | News, Talk-Show

Robert questions Shadow Foreign Secretary Emily Thornberry on party policies, Piers Morgan about Donald Trump and invites the head of the Royal College of GPs to respond to the PM's criticism.

Director: Erron Gordon | Stars: Robert Peston, Allegra Stratton, Emily Thornberry, Helen Stokes-Lampard

41. Peston on Sunday (2016– )
Episode: Episode #4.1 (2017)

47 min | News, Talk-Show

Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell and trade unionist Len McCluskey discuss Uber, Brexit, public sector pay, strike-action and the single market with Robert Peston in Brighton.

Directors: Simon Morris, Erron Gordon | Stars: Robert Peston, Allegra Stratton, John McDonnell, Len McCluskey