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As MPs struggle to deal with the latest parliamentary scandal involving expenses and second homes, and the British public turns its attention to politics in general; we've brought together the ultimate top 20 films about politicians. From Oliver Stone’s controversial Bush biopic ‘W’ to the rather aptly named, (but not Gordon Brown inspired) ‘The Last King of Scotland’, all these films are available to rent now from Blockbuster.co.uk.
Top 20 Films About Politicians
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Top 20 Films About Politicians

1
Queen, The(2006)   DVD 12
   Avg Rating: 
3 Stars
Drama > General
Stephen Frears
Helen Mirren;  James Cromwell;  Alex Jennings;
Director Stephen Frears (Mrs Henderson Presents, Dangerous Liasons) has never been one to shy away from the difficult subjects. In a year where other ...

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2
W.(2008)   DVD 15
   Avg Rating: 
3 Stars
Drama > General
Oliver Stone
Scott Glenn;  James Cromwell;  Ioan Gruffudd;
Never one to shy away from controversy--and following on from JFK and NIXON--director Oliver Stone concludes his 'Presidential Trilogy' with W., a sta...

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3
Primary Colors(1998)   DVD 15
   Avg Rating: 
3 Stars
Comedy > General
Mike Nichols
John Travolta;  Emma Thompson;  Billy Bob Thornton;
John Travolta leads an all-star cast including Emma Thompson, Kathy Bates and Billy Bob Thornton on a wild race to the presidency in this savagly funn...

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4
Bobby(2006)   DVD 15
   Avg Rating: 
3 Stars
Drama > General
Emilio Estevez
Anthony Hopkins;  Demi Moore;  Sharon Stone;
Written and directed by long time Bobby fan Emilio Estevez (who was about 5 years old when Kennedy was assassinated); Bobby is an unmissable multi-cha...

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5
Last King Of Scotland, The   DVD 15Trailer(s) Available
   Avg Rating: 
4 Stars
Drama > General
James McAvoy;  Forest Whitaker; 
Following the looming aftermath of the Oscars® I think it’s fair to say that nothing has managed to excite me more than the release of “Last King of S...

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6
JFK(1991)   DVD 15
   Avg Rating: 
4 Stars
Drama > Historical
Oliver Stone
Kevin Costner;  Sissy Spacek;  Tommy Lee Jones;
Drama based on the events surrounding the assassination of President Kennedy.

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7
Thirteen Days   DVD 12
   Avg Rating: 
4 Stars
Drama > General
Roger Donaldson
Kevin Costner;  Stephen Culp;  Bruce Greenwood;
Set over thirteen days in 1962 during the Cuban missile crisis, this film tells the story of that tense and explosive situation.

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8
Michael Collins   DVD 15
   Avg Rating: 
4 Stars
Drama > Historical
Neil Jordan
Aidan Quinn;  Stephen Rea;  Alan Rickman;
The incredible story of Michael Collins, a man whose passion and dedication inspired a nation and changed the history of Ireland.

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9
Frost/Nixon(2008)   DVD 15
   Avg Rating: 
4 Stars
Drama > General
Ron Howard
Frank Langella;  Michael Sheen;  Rebecca Hall;
Written by Peter Morgan (THE LAST KING OF SCOTLAND, THE QUEEN), this acclaimed play makes the transition from stage to screen with Ron Howard (CINDERE...

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10
Party Animals - Series 1 - Part 1   DVD 15 This title is part of a series, if you have other titles from this series in your list they will be sent in order.
   Avg Rating: 
4 Stars
Comedy > General
BBC drama PARTY ANIMALS centres on the unsung heroes of party politics; those ambitious young men and women who keep the government ticking over like ...

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11
Falklands Play, The   DVD PG
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4 Stars
Drama > General
John Standing;  James Fox;  Patricia Hodge;
Once considered too controversial to film, Ian Curteis' FALKLANDS PLAY is finally available to own on DVD. The play replays the events of the conflict...

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12
Yes Minister - Series 1(1980)   DVD U This title is part of a series, if you have other titles from this series in your list they will be sent in order.
   Avg Rating: 
4 Stars
Comedy > General
Paul Eddington;  Nigel Hawthorne;  Derek Fowlds;
The complete first series: 'Open Government', 'The Official Visit', 'The Economy Drive', 'Big Bother', 'The Writing On The Wall', 'The Right To Know' ...

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13
John Adams - Part 1(2008)   DVD 12 This title is part of a series, if you have other titles from this series in your list they will be sent in order.
   Avg Rating: 
4 Stars
Drama > Historical
Tom Hooper
David Morse;  Justin Theroux;  Paul Giamatti;
This epic miniseries from HBO takes viewers inside the incredible life of John Adams, the second president of the United States. Based on the Pulitzer...

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14
New Statesman, The - Series 1   DVD 15
   Avg Rating: 
4 Stars
Comedy > General
Geoffrey Sax
Rik Mayall;  Marsha Fitzalan;  Michael Troughton;
Rik Mayall stars as the ruthless Alan B'Stard, the egocentric MP who will stop at nothing to further his political career.

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15
Wag The Dog   DVD 15
   Avg Rating: 
3 Stars
Comedy > General
Barry Levinson
Robert De Niro;  Dustin Hoffman;  Anne Heche;
When the Presedent of the United States is caught in a scandal just two weeks before the election, it's up to his white house advisor Ronnir Brean (Ro...

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16
Margaret Thatcher - The Long Walk to Finchley(2008)   DVD PG
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4 Stars
Drama > General
Andrea Riseborough;  Rory Kinnear;  Geoffrey Palmer;
Beginning on the night she met her husband-to-be Denis, the film tells of the young Margaret Thatcher's steely determination to get selected to a 'win...

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17
Animal Farm   DVD PG
   Avg Rating: 
3 Stars
Drama > General
John Stephenson
Pete Postlethwaite;  Julia Ormond (Voice);  Peter Ustinov (Voice);
A live action adaptation of George Orwell's classic novel. The story of farmer Jones and his abusive behaviour to his animals, the animals eventually ...

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18
1984(1985)   DVD 15
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3 Stars
Drama > General
Michael Radford
John Hurt;  Richard Burton;  Cyril Cusack;
A dramatic story of impossible love and tragic betrayal set in a twisted, horrific world, where all forms of pleasure are illegal.

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19
Very British Coup, A(1988)   DVD PG
   Avg Rating: 
5 Stars
Drama > General
Mick Jackson
Ray McAnally;  Alan MacNaughtan;  Keith Allen;
The complete television drama series 'A Very British Coup.' A steel worker is elected as Prime Minister. Based on the novel by Chris Mullen MP.

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20
Nixon(1995)   DVD 15
   Avg Rating: 
3 Stars
Drama > General
Oliver Stone
Anthony Hopkins;  Joan Allen;  James Woods;
A dramatic portrayal of 'Tricky Dicky' Nixon, the US President everyone loved to hate.

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