The Front Runner(2018)
Gary Hart was going to be President. Instead he changed American politics forever.
Synopsis
Gary Hart, former Senator of Colorado, becomes the front-runner for the Democratic presidential nomination in 1987. Hart's intelligence, charisma and idealism makes him popular with young voters, leaving him with a seemingly clear path to the White House. All that comes crashing down when allegations of an extramarital affair surface in the media, forcing the candidate to address a scandal that threatens to derail his campaign and personal life.
Directed by Jason Reitman
Where to watch The Front Runner
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Cast
Hugh Jackman
Gary Hart
Vera Farmiga
Lee Hart
J.K. Simmons
Bill Dixon
Mark O'Brien
Billy Shore
Molly Ephraim
Irene Kelly
Chris Coy
Kevin Sweeney
Alex Karpovsky
Mike Stratton
Josh Brener
Doug Wilson
Tommy Dewey
John B. Emerson
Kaitlyn Dever
Andrea Hart
Oliver Cooper
Joe Trippi
Jenna Kanell
Ginny Terzano
RJ Brown
Bill Martin
Alfred Molina
Ben Bradlee
Mamoudou Athie
A.J. Parker
Ari Graynor
Ann Devroy
John Bedford Lloyd
David Broder
Steve Coulter
Bob Kaiser
The Front Runner — frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Front Runner?+
The Front Runner is available to stream on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Spectrum On Demand. Availability varies by country and changes over time.
When did The Front Runner come out?+
The Front Runner was released in 2018.
How long is The Front Runner?+
The Front Runner runs for 113 minutes (1 hour and 53 minutes).
Who directed The Front Runner?+
The Front Runner was directed by Jason Reitman.
Who stars in The Front Runner?+
The Front Runner stars Hugh Jackman, Vera Farmiga, J.K. Simmons, Mark O'Brien and Molly Ephraim.
Is The Front Runner worth watching?+
The Front Runner holds a 5.9/10 rating from 391 TMDB users, and is best suited to fans of drama and history.
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