7 Patriotic Movies About Presidents, Ranked — And Where to Watch Them

There is something particularly special, weighty and almost magical about being given the opportunity to learn more about the people who have guided our country over the past two-and-a-half centuries. From shocking secrets of their past to what really happened before, during and after the assassinations that took four of them from us, and their day-to-day life in the White House, movies about presidents are captivating.

Here we take a look at some of the most moving and fascinating movies about Presidents.

7. W (2008): Movies About Presidents

Oliver Stone, the director of Platoon and JFK , among many others, delves into the life of George W. Bush, Jr. and his journey to The White House in this bio-film. In it, we see a Bush ( Josh Brolin ) who has always strived to get out of his congressman father's shadow, but struggled to do so.

He attempted to run an oil company, but failed. He tried baseball, but that didn't work out either, because he kept falling victim to his alcoholism. Soon, though, conquered that disease and Bush Jr. found himself drawn into politics, everything changing for both him and America.

You can stream this film on Amazon Prime Video .

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6. LBJ (2017)

Actor Woody Harrelson brings filmgoers into the world of Lyndon B. Johnson, allowing us — via his portrayal — to experience his remarkable political journey. Johnson started as a senator, but soon rose to power, gaining the position of Senate Majority Leader before becoming The Vice President of the United States. But following the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, Johnson finds himself in the one place he never thought possible: the Oval Office.

You can stream this film on The Roku Channel .

5. All The President's Men (1976): Movies About Presidents

Ever wonder what really happened amidst the Watergate Scandal, and to president Richard M. Nixon? Well, this movie starring Robert Redford and Dustin Hoffman explores just that! The plot follows Bob Woodward (Redford) and Carl Bernstein (Hoffman), two rival journalists at The Washington Post, who team up to investigate the connection between the burglar who broke into Democratic Party Headquarters and the White House. And no one, not even President Nixon, is prepared for what they find. This film won four Oscars.

You can stream this film on Amazon Prime Video.

4. Lincoln (2012)

Watch President Abraham Lincoln come to life in this Oscar-winning effort. The Civil War is raging and President Lincoln ( Daniel Day-Lewis ) is doing everything he can to stop it, including pushing the 13th Amendment (which outlaws slavery) into place. But the Confederacy vehemently opposes this and is willing to do whatever it takes to keep their slaves — even if it means the assassination of the president. Sally Field and Tommy Lee Jones also star.

You can stream this film on Hulu .

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3. Killing Kennedy (2013): Movies About Presidents

Everyone thinks they know what happened to John F. Kennedy (JFK), but is that truly the case? This movie, produced by National Geographic and based on Bill O'Reilly's best-selling book, brings viewers inside the life of gunman Lee Harvey Oswald ( Will Rothhaar) and everything he did prior to shooting JFK ( Rob Lowe ). Have tissues handy!

You can stream this film on Amazon Prime Video .

2. The Butler (2013)

Go behind the scenes in the Oval House and follow Cecil Gaines (Forest Whitaker) after he is given the opportunity of a lifetime to serve as butler in The White House. While there, he's at the service of no less than eight different presidents and overhears shocking conversations regarding the civil rights movement, Vietnam, and more. Fans of Forest Gump will love this one.

You can stream this film on Amazon Prime Video.

1. Hamilton (2020): Movies about presidents

Coming in at number one is — and it's hardly a surprise — Hamilton . Follow along as the founding fathers sing and dance their way through the American Revolution and the founding of America. It features President George Washington ( Christopher Jackson ), President Thomas Jefferson ( Daveed Diggs ) and even President James Madison ( Okieriete Onaodowan ). Alexander Hamilton ( Lin-Manuel Miranda ) and Aaron Burr ( Leslie Odom Jr. ) also appear.

You can stream this film on Disney+ .

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