The Front Runner
Gary Hart was going to be President. Instead he changed American politics forever.
Directed by Jason Reitman
Produced by Bron Studios, Right of Way Films
A tense political drama about ambition, scandal, and the collision between public image and private life in 1980s America.
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.
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Like The Front Runner
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Front Runner
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Front Runner, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Front Runner, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Front Runner, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
