Presidents biography movies

Hollywood has a genuine understanding of the appeal of putting stories of historical figures on the big screen. The innate human desire to look beyond the surface, to pull the curtain of power and prominence, to get a small taste of what fueled the drive and shaped the stories of our iconic leaders is strong enough. And for audiences, perhaps no figures tap into the collective curiosity like a nation’s presidents.

Biopics that bring influential and controversial presidents down to a human scale are truly fascinating to watch. But while some cinematic masterpieces take liberties with historical facts for the sake of dramas, others are meticulously researched works that do justice to the personal and political reality of a leader. These true-to-life biopics like Game Change and Lincoln have been celebrated for shedding light on the private struggles, the relationships, the influence on history, and the triumphs and mistake