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1. Killing Them Softly (2012)
R | 97 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Jackie Cogan is an enforcer hired to restore order after three dumb guys rob a Mob protected card game, causing the local criminal economy to collapse.
Director: Andrew Dominik | Stars: Brad Pitt, Ray Liotta, Richard Jenkins, Scoot McNairy
Votes: 153,336 | Gross: $15.03M
2. Out of the Furnace (2013)
R | 116 min | Action, Crime, Drama
When Rodney Baze mysteriously disappears and law enforcement doesn't follow through fast enough, his older brother Russell takes matters into his own hands to find justice.
Director: Scott Cooper | Stars: Christian Bale, Casey Affleck, Zoe Saldana, Woody Harrelson
Votes: 125,224 | Gross: $11.33M
3. The Butler (I) (2013)
PG-13 | 132 min | Biography, Drama
As Cecil Gaines serves eight presidents during his tenure as a butler at the White House, the civil rights movement, Vietnam, and other major events affect this man's life, family, and American society.
Director: Lee Daniels | Stars: Forest Whitaker, Oprah Winfrey, John Cusack, Jane Fonda
Votes: 119,803 | Gross: $116.63M
4. The Girlfriend Experience (2009)
R | 77 min | Drama
A drama set in the days leading up to the 2008 Presidential election, and centered on a high-end Manhattan call girl meeting the challenges of her boyfriend, her clients, and her work.
Director: Steven Soderbergh | Stars: Sasha Grey, Chris Santos, Philip Eytan, Colby Trane
Votes: 17,223 | Gross: $0.70M
5. Game Change (2012 TV Movie)
TV-MA | 118 min | Biography, Drama, History
Governor Sarah Palin of Alaska becomes Senator John McCain's running mate in the 2008 Presidential election.
Director: Jay Roach | Stars: Ed Harris, Julianne Moore, Woody Harrelson, Peter MacNicol
Votes: 23,233
6. 2016: Obama's America (2012)
PG | 87 min | Documentary
A documentary that examines the question, "If Barack Obama wins a second term, where will we be in 2016?"
Directors: Dinesh D'Souza, John Sullivan | Stars: Jay Bastian, Joe Biden, Cait Brasel, Gene Burris Jr.
Votes: 11,022 | Gross: $33.45M
7. Obama (2008–2010)
TV-14 | 2 min | Short, Comedy
Join President Barack Obama (Jordan Peele) as he addresses the nation on the important issues of 2008 and beyond as America's first black president.
Stars: Jordan Peele, Jane Shayne, Phil Powers
Votes: 109
8. By the People: The Election of Barack Obama (2009)
116 min | Documentary
Nearly a year before Barack Obama announced his candidacy for the presidency, two filmmakers began to roll cameras on the young senator. Over the next 19 months, across the USA, the daily events of the presidential campaign are chronicled.
Directors: Amy Rice, Alicia Sams | Stars: Barack Obama, Neil Abercrombie, Dick Armey, David Axelrod
Votes: 1,153
9. Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union (2021– )
Documentary, Biography
Multi-part documentary explores the journey of Barack Obama from his early upbringing to the 44th U.S. President, set against the backdrop of the country's unfolding racial history.
Stars: Al Sharpton, Ta-Nehisi Coates, David Remnick, Valerie Jarrett
Votes: 1,129
10. John McCain: For Whom the Bell Tolls (2018)
TV-14 | 104 min | Documentary
In-depth look at the life of John McCain, from his time as a POW in Vietnam to his three decades of service in the US Senate.
Directors: George Kunhardt, Peter W. Kunhardt, Teddy Kunhardt | Stars: Joe Biden, David Brooks, George W. Bush, Bill Clinton
Votes: 763
11. Obama (2020–2021)
Documentary
He told the country, "Yes We Can," but he walked into a cratering economy, faced two never-ending wars, confronted an epidemic of gun violence and met a surging partisan divide--all the ... See full summary »
Votes: 80
12. President Obama: The Inauguration (2009 TV Special)
120 min | News
The story of the events leading up to and including the actual Inauguration of our 44th President, Barack Hussein Obama, on January 20, 2009.
Stars: Karen Allen, Jill Biden, Joe Biden, Adam Brookes
Votes: 105
13. Mitt (2014)
94 min | Documentary, Biography, Family
Mitt Romney and his family are followed through their U.S. Presidential campaigns for the Republic Party.
Director: Greg Whiteley | Stars: Mitt Romney, Candy Crowley, Eric Draper, Jim Lehrer
Votes: 2,650
14. Breaking Up Is Hard to Do (II) (2010)
Not Rated | 108 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
As the fiery passion that once fueled their romance dies down to a faint flicker, lovers Vince and Shonda agree to go into therapy in a last ditch effort to rediscover their love for one another.
Director: Tabari Sturdivant | Stars: Demetria McKinney, Kendrick Cross, Gabriel Burgess, Jackson Che
Votes: 218
15. A Mother's Promise: Barack Obama Bio Film (2008)
10 min | Documentary, Short
A biographical portrait of Barack Obama.
Director: Davis Guggenheim | Stars: Claire McCaskill, Barack Obama, Malia Obama, Michelle Obama
Votes: 41
16. We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial (2009 TV Special)
113 min
Director: Don Mischer | Stars: Beyoncé, Joe Biden, Jack Black, Mary J. Blige
Votes: 137
17. President Barack Obama: The Man and His Journey (2009 Video)
Not Rated | 89 min | Documentary
Share the incredible, inspirational story of President Barack Obama, the 44th President of the United States. See how one man inspired us with the refrain - "Yes We Can!" In this defining ... See full summary »
Director: Maria Arita Howard | Stars: Barack Obama, Blair Underwood, Hill Harper, Jesse Jackson Jr.
Votes: 48
18. The Presidents: Obama (2022)
57 min | Biography
Leaders... Protectors... History-makers... There is one job at the top that guarantees your name in the history books. A job that pledges to defend the constitution and guard the free-world... See full summary »
Director: Jordan Hill | Stars: Lee Jagow, Natasha Linstaedt, Barack Obama, Michelle Obama
Votes: 12
19. Proudly We Stand: The Inauguration of Barack Obama (2009 TV Movie)
90 min | Documentary
This film documents the unprecedented excitement in Washington, D.C. in the days surrounding January 20, 2009, when Barack Obama was inaugurated as the 44th President of the United States. ... See full summary »
Director: Arron Kinser | Stars: Hashem Akbari, Sergia Louise Anderson, Gay Browne, Giancarlo Esposito
Votes: 13
20. BET Presents Love & Happiness: An Obama Celebration (2016 TV Special)
TV-G | 90 min | Music
A White House concert and celebration in honor of the 8-year Presidency of Barack Obama and the First Lady Michelle Obama.
Director: Chris Robinson | Stars: Regina Hall, Terrence Jenkins, Yolanda Adams, Angela Bassett
Votes: 39
21. Barack Obama
109 min | Documentary
Barack Hussein Obama is an American politician and attorney who served as the 44th president of the United States. A member of the Democratic Party, Obama was the first African-American ... See full summary »
Director: Tina Wallace
22. Through the Fire: The Legacy of Barack Obama (2017 TV Movie)
TV-PG | 70 min | Documentary
Exploring the historic election of America's first African-American president and his two term in office.
Director: Phil Bertelsen | Stars: Jesse Williams, Michele Bachmann, Glenn Beck, Cornell Belcher
Votes: 17
23. Nightline: Barack Obama Elected 44th President (2009 Video)
22 min | Documentary, Short, Biography
Stars: Barack Obama, Terry Moran, George Stephanopoulos, Cynthia McFadden
Votes: 14
24. Barack Obama: Who Is This Guy? (2008 Video)
65 min | Documentary, Action, Biography
Director: Maria Arita Howard | Stars: Barack Obama, Blair Underwood, Graham Allison, John Bouman
25. NBC News Special: The Inauguration of Barack Obama (2009 TV Special)
News
Director: Jim Gaines | Stars: Barack Obama, Julia Boorstin, Tom Brokaw, George Bush
Votes: 14
26. The Obama Years: The Power of Words (2017 TV Special)
51 min | Documentary
Director: Jody Schiliro | Stars: David Axelrod, Douglas Brinkley, Jon Favreau, Doris Kearns Goodwin
Votes: 20
27. Hype: The Obama Effect (2008 Video)
Not Rated | 102 min | Documentary
A documentary detailing the various questions about Barack Obama's past, filmed before the 2008 presidential election.
Director: Alan Peterson | Stars: Saul Alinsky, Bill Ayers, Michael Barone, William J. Bennett
Votes: 104
28. Obama: Building the Dream (2020)
Documentary, Biography
He was elected as the 44th President of the United States simply for being Obama: voters, tired of what America had become, responded to his persona, his message and what he embodied - hope... See full summary »
Director: Finlay Bald | Star: Barack Obama
29. Right America: Feeling Wronged - Some Voices from the Campaign Trail (2009 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 43 min | Documentary
On the night Barack Obama was elected our 44th President, more than 58 million voters cast their ballots for John McCain. Journalist/filmmaker Alexandra Pelosi presents this first-person, ... See full summary »
Director: Alexandra Pelosi | Stars: Jonathan Alter, Carl Cameron, Katie Couric, Howard Fineman
Votes: 430
30. American Passages (2011)
120 min | Documentary
Initially, there's that moment of happiness: an African-American celebrating in Harlem cheers "We're free!" as if Barack Obama's victory meant the ultimate end of slavery. AMERICAN PASSAGES... See full summary »
Director: Ruth Beckermann
Votes: 70
32. Informed Choice (2008)
5 min | Documentary, Short
A satire of the political process, kindergartners were asked to choose either John McCain or Barack Obama as their preferred 2008 presidential candidate based solely on a photo.
Director: Anthony Stampalia
33. Full Court Press... Kucinich Campaign Update (2008)
11 min | Short, News
Director: Dutch Merrick | Stars: James Cromwell, Amy Goodman, Dennis Kucinich, Dutch Merrick
35. Barack Obama: The Power of Change (2008 Video)
Not Rated | 108 min | Documentary
Obama speaks directly to us. He brings his friends Oprah Winfrey, Caroline Kennedy, Stevie Wonder and others along with him to deliver his message of change, hope and inspiration.
Director: Pearl Jr. | Stars: Tyson Beckford, Hill Harper, Barack Obama, Michelle Obama
Votes: 38
37. Obama Dream (2020)
TV-PG | 80 min | Documentary
The journalist Francesco Paravati, in 2008 decided to follow the Barack Obama presidential campaign in the United States.
Director: Francesco Paravati | Stars: Francesco Paravati, Naima Paravati
38. Obama: The President Who Inspired the World (2018 TV Movie)
Documentary
Matt Frei examines Barack Obama's life and career, a year after the end of his presidency.
Director: Mark Radice | Stars: Matt Frei, Barack Obama
Votes: 557
39. Barack Obama's Speech on Race: A More Perfect Union (2009 Video)
37 min | Documentary, Short, Biography
Star: Barack Obama
40. Democratic National Convention (2008 TV Special)
News
Director: Glenn Weiss | Stars: Hillary Clinton, Jay Nixon, Barack Obama, Michelle Obama
Votes: 23
41. We the People: From Crispus Attucks to President Barack Obama (2010)
68 min | Documentary, Biography, History
The Election of President Barack Obama began on March 5, 1770 at the Boston Massacre with the death of Crispus Attucks.
Director: Terrell Taylor | Stars: Erika Alexander, Marvin Arrington Jr., Angela Bassett, Danny Glover
42. A Conversation with President Obama (2010 TV Special)
Director: Michael Dempsey | Stars: Jonathan Sway Calloway, Katie Cook, Barack Obama, April Woodard
Votes: 10
43. Obama (2008 Video)
20 min | Short, Comedy
Senator Barack Obama talks candidly about his politics, answers questions from his supporters, and discovers a new branch in his family tree.
Director: Fr3deR1cK Taylor | Star: Reggie Reg
Votes: 15
44. Michelle Obama: A First Lady with Style (2016 Video)
Not Rated | 23 min | Documentary, Short, Biography
'First Lady of Style' is a contemporary look at our fashionable First Lady, Michelle Obama. The First Lady of the United States of America is exposed to just as much of the media spotlight ... See full summary »
Stars: Michelle Obama, Barack Obama
Votes: 17
45. America's Journey: Inauguration Day 2009 (2009 Video)
Not Rated | 44 min | Documentary, Short, Biography
Americans from across the country are heading to Washington, DC to be a witness to history. USA TODAY video journalists follow a number of unique stories to create a rich documentary as ... See full summary »
Director: Steve Elfers | Stars: Barack Obama, Elizabeth Alexander, Roscoe Brown, Aretha Franklin
Votes: 7
46. David v. Goliath: Kucinich Campaign Update (2008 Video)
11 min | Short, News
Director: Dutch Merrick | Stars: Melissa Etheridge, Dutch Merrick, Rick Overton
47. Michelle Obama: First Lady of Style (2012 Video)
23 min | Documentary, Short, Biography
As Michelle Obama dutifully followed her husband on the campaign trail, she began making headlines of her own with her impeccable style. Mixing bold colours and clean lines with funky ... See full summary »
Stars: Michelle Obama, Barack Obama
Votes: 19
48. President Obama Inauguration Coverage (2009 TV Special)
News
Director: Marie NeJame | Stars: Elizabeth Alexander, Jill Biden, Joe Biden, George W. Bush
Votes: 14
49. 2008 Presidential Debates (2008– )
270 min | News
Senator Barack Obama, the Democratic nominee, and Senator John McCain, the Republican nominee, participate in debates during the 2008 presidential campaign.
Stars: Barack Obama, John McCain, Tom Brokaw, Bob Schieffer
Votes: 13
50. Kucinich Presidential Campaign Update (2007–2008)
News
Stars: Anne Marie Howard, Dennis Kucinich, Dutch Merrick, Rick Overton