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1. Shampoo (1975)
R | 110 min | Comedy, Drama
On Election Day, 1968, a hairdresser and ladies' man is too busy cutting hair and dealing with his various girlfriends and his mistress, whose husband he meets and finds out is having an affair with his ex-girlfriend.
Director: Hal Ashby | Stars: Warren Beatty, Julie Christie, Goldie Hawn, Lee Grant
Votes: 14,167 | Gross: $49.41M
2. LBJ (2016)
R | 98 min | Biography, Drama, History
Lyndon B. Johnson aligns himself with John F. Kennedy, rises to the Presidency, and deals with the civil rights struggles of the 1960s.
Director: Rob Reiner | Stars: Woody Harrelson, Michael Stahl-David, Richard Jenkins, Jennifer Jason Leigh
Votes: 7,715 | Gross: $2.47M
3. 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: 23,227
4. This Place Rules (2022)
TV-MA | 82 min | Documentary, Crime, History
Follows events and characters surrounding the January 6th, 2021 insurrection of the U.S. Capital Building in the days preceding the attack.
Director: Andrew Callaghan | Stars: Andrew Callaghan, Joker Gang, Gum Gang, Brittany
Votes: 6,539
5. Against All Enemies (2023)
106 min | Documentary, Crime, Drama
A documentary feature film that explores the critical role of military veterans in domestic violent extremist groups.
Director: Charlie Sadoff | Stars: Michael Breen, Eric Braden, Kristofer Goldsmith, Kathleen Belew
Votes: 266
6. RBG (2018)
PG | 98 min | Documentary, Biography
The exceptional life and career of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who has developed a breathtaking legal legacy while becoming an unexpected pop culture icon.
Directors: Julie Cohen, Betsy West | Stars: Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Ann Kittner, Harryette Helsel, Nina Totenberg
Votes: 15,075 | Gross: $14.02M
7. Recount (2008 TV Movie)
TV-MA | 116 min | Drama, History
A chronicle of the weeks after the 2000 U.S. Presidential election, and the subsequent recounts in Florida.
Director: Jay Roach | Stars: Kevin Spacey, Bob Balaban, Denis Leary, Ed Begley Jr.
Votes: 13,609
8. The Real Story of January 6 (2022)
102 min | Documentary, Crime
The "Real Story of January 6", a feature documentary by the Epoch Times reveals the truth that has been hidden from the American people.
Director: Joshua Philipp | Stars: Luke Coffee, Joseph M. Hanneman, Jake Lang, Kash Patel
Votes: 263
9. Unprecedented (II) (2022)
TV-MA | 148 min | Documentary, Biography
A ground-breaking documentary series with exclusive access to President Donald J. Trump and the First Family as he launches his 2020 re-election campaign, disputes the results of the ... See full summary »
Stars: Donald Trump, Donald Trump Jr., Ivanka Trump, Eric Trump
Votes: 700
10. Four Hours at the Capitol (2021)
TV-MA | 92 min | Documentary, Crime
A chronicle of the incursion at the U.S. Capitol, when thousands of citizens from across the country gathered in Washington D.C., many with the intent of disrupting the certification of Joe Biden's presidency.
Director: Jamie Roberts | Stars: Eddie Block, Buddy Carter, Jim McGovern, Leah Han
Votes: 3,856
11. Capitol Punishment (2021)
139 min | Documentary, Crime, History
Actor Nick Searcy was at the January 6th rally and provides never before seen footage of the January 6th rally. Searcy interviews Proud Boys president Enrique Tarrio, and others who were ... See full summary »
Director: Christopher Burgard | Stars: Aaron Babbitt, Ashli Babbitt, Maureen Bailey, Patrick Bergy
Votes: 710
12. January 6th (2022)
TV-MA | 150 min | Documentary, Crime, History
Follows the events of the attack on the U.S. Capitol on January 6th of 2021, told by those who witnessed the chaos firsthand.
Directors: Gédéon Naudet, Jules Naudet | Stars: Liz Cheney, Nancy Pelosi, Steven Sund
Votes: 515
13. The Most Canceled Man in America (2022)
47 min | Documentary, Crime
A young political activist is openly targeted by the US Government for his involvement in nationwide protests and the events of January 6th, 2021. With his money seized and no ability to board a plane, he leads a movement to new heights.
Director: Paul Escandon | Stars: Matt Evans, Nick Fuentes, Vincent James, Tyler Russell
Votes: 347
14. You've Been Trumped Too (2016)
79 min | Documentary
A chronicle of the confrontation between billionaire Donald Trump and feisty 92-year-old Scottish widow, Molly Forbes.
Director: Anthony Baxter | Stars: Molly Forbes, Donald Trump, Michael Forbes, Anthony Baxter
Votes: 255
15. Day of Rage: How Trump Supporters Took the U.S. Capitol (2021)
40 min | Documentary, Short, Crime
As part of a six-month investigation, The Times synchronized and mapped thousands of videos and police audio of the U.S. Capitol riot to provide the most complete picture to date of what happened - and why.
Directors: David Botti, Malachy Browne | Stars: Malachy Browne, Haley Willis, Zachary Alam, Ashli Babbitt
Votes: 174
16. Trump Unprecedented (2022)
60 min | Documentary, Biography
Centered around the former U.S. President Donald Trump, the three-part miniseries goes behind the scenes of the Trump family on the campaign trail just days before and after the 2020 ... See full summary »
Stars: Donald Trump, Ivanka Trump, Melania Trump
Votes: 14
17. Down the Rabbit Hole (I) (2021)
Short, Crime, Drama
A Qanon Insurrectionist invades the US Capitol Building and his delusional beliefs of saving America by winning back the presidency for Donald Trump emotionally conflicts with reality.
Director: Yasser Nabil | Star: Sean Waldron
18. 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
19. Indivisible: Healing Hate (2022)
TV-14 | 305 min | Documentary, Crime, History
Analyzes the driving forces behind the January 6th attack on the Capitol, uncovering surprising links between January 6, historical events and today's most dangerous radical frontiers in America.
Star: Mandy Patinkin
Votes: 317
20. Shame of a Nation (2022 TV Special)
43 min | Documentary
Director: Jack Thomas Smith | Stars: Joseph McBride, Greg Steube, Jessie Jane Duff, Sebastian Gorka
Votes: 11
21. 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
22. Den röda halsduken (2025)
Unrated | 60 min | Documentary, Crime, Drama | Filming
The incredible story of a red scarf from a small Swedish city just below the Arctic Circle, appeared in the eye of the storm, on a rioter at the US Capitol breach on 6 January 2021.
Director: Mattias Löw | Stars: Donald Trump, Joe Biden, Jacob Chansley, Mattias Löw
23. Q Sent Me: The QShaman and the Untold Story of January 6th
Documentary, Biography, Crime | Post-production
A profile of Jacob Chansley, the "QAnon Shaman", who became the symbol of the events which unfolded at the Capitol on January 6, 2021.
Director: Jason Rink | Stars: Alex Jones, Jacob Chansley, Chuck Todd, Lindsey Graham
24. Day of Outrage (2022)
43 min | Documentary, Crime
Unbridled violence across the nation, a disputed election, distrust of the mainstream media, and the hypocrisy of elected officials all set in motion the tragic events of January 6, 2021. ... See full summary »
Director: Jack Thomas Smith | Stars: Sebastian Gorka, Marjorie Taylor Greene, Louie Gohmert, Greg Kelly
Votes: 37
25. Der Sturm aufs Kapitol - Ein amerikanisches Trauma (2022 TV Movie)
53 min | Documentary, Crime, Drama
On January 6, 2021, the assault on the Capitol by supporters of Donald Trump caused the death of five people, including a policeman, and provoked astonishment. Described as an insurrection,... See full summary »
Directors: Dagmar Gallenmüller, Gaston Sasa Koren | Stars: Henrik Wöhler, Dave Choquette, Michael Fanone, Patrick Gatons
Votes: 35
26. True Believers at the Insurrection (2022)
20 min | Documentary, Short, Crime
I'm a credentialed member of the press covering right wing extremism from Charlottesville to The Capitol insurrection on January 6th. The film shows the rise and radicalization of the MAGA ... See full summary »
Director: Sandi Bachom
27. Preserving Democracy: Pursuing a More Perfect Union (2022)
Documentary, History
Reviewing the pursuit of democracy within the U.S. on the anniversary of the 2021 Capitol riot.
Director: Ann Benjamin | Stars: Kathleen Belew, Marcia Chatelain, Jelani Cobb, Robert Costa
Votes: 78
28. Popeye for President (1956)
Approved | 6 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Popeye and Bluto are running for president; it's election day, the vote is tied, and Olive is the only remaining voter.
Directors: Seymour Kneitel, Thomas Johnson | Stars: Jackson Beck, Jack Mercer, Mae Questel
Votes: 352
29. 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
30. Untitled Capitol Assault Project
Crime, History | Announced
Tracing events preceding the violent January 6 US Capitol breach, this limited series explores differing perspectives. It culminates with the attack, its aftermath, and FBI plus Congressional probes.
31. 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
32. 24 Hours: Assault on the Capitol (2021)
Documentary, Crime, History
A thorough review of the 24 hours surrounding the January 6th insurrection at the United States Capitol.
Star: George Stephanopoulos
Votes: 68
33. Will Be Wild (2022 Podcast Series)
Documentary, Crime, History
Will Be Wild is a new 8-part series about the forces that led to the January 6th insurrection and what comes next. Through in-depth stories from a wide range of characters - from people who tried to stop the attack to those who took part.
Stars: Ilya Marritz, Andrea Bernstein
Votes: 7
34. 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
35. Democracy vs. The Big Lie: The Truth Behind Mail-In Voting (2022)
62 min | Documentary
Democracy vs. The Big Lie, narrated by Alec Baldwin, is a feature-length documentary that follows the controversy surrounding mail-in voting during the 2020 U.S. election. The film is ... See full summary »
Directors: Jesse Grace, Steve Weiss
36. The Presidents: Trump (2022)
60 min | Documentary, Biography
Here we look back at the tumultuous term and some of the most defining moments of the presidency of an unconventional candidate who stands out in the recent history of the United States of America, Donald Trump.
Director: Roxane Schlumberger | Stars: Lee Jagow, Natasha Linstaedt, Donald Trump
Votes: 7
37. 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
38. Capitol Riots Movie (2022)
Not Rated | 33 min | Documentary, Short
Jan 6th, a violent attack against the US occurred at the Capitol. Five people died and 140+ injured. Before the dust had settled and with strict city-wide curfews still enforced in D.C, a visionary artist took to the streets.
Director: Ralph Celestin | Star: Keisha Lance Bottoms
Votes: 89
40. 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
41. Storming the Capitol: The Inside Story (2021 TV Movie)
40 min | Documentary, Crime, History
Director: Chris Hackett | Stars: Imran Ahmed, Robert Moore
Votes: 21
42. The Last Patriot January 6 (2021)
Action, Crime
Time is running Out for F.B.I Special Agent Riley and Undercover F.B.I Agent T-Bone to stop Rex Taylor and One of the Countries Most Violent Militia's Before They Destroy Our way of Life
Director: Shawn Cain | Stars: Bishop Stevens, Shawn Cain, Aaron Doran, Adriane Miller
43. CBS News Special: One Nation: Indivisible (2021 TV Special)
22 min | Documentary, History, News
The historic and momentous 2020 American presidential election saw the divided nation reeling from violence, insurrection and internal division in the midst of a raging pandemic. CBS News' ... See full summary »
Stars: Norah O'Donnell, Erin Moriarty, Peter Van Sant, Gayle King
Votes: 8
44. White Lies (II) (2022)
16 min | Short, Crime, Drama | Completed
Carson strives to help Americans live better lives through the polices of a Republican Senator, but as the Capitol Building is stormed by violent protesters, he struggles to come to terms with his contribution to the catastrophic event.
Director: Harry Goldstein | Stars: Jim Hackett, Ben Peter, Mark Stancato
45. American Radical (2021 Podcast Series)
Documentary, Crime
Rosanne Boyland hated politics. She was shy, and she rarely left her home in Georgia. But then her family got a shocking call: Rosanne had died at the Capitol.
Star: Ayman Mohyeldin
46. Hating Obama (2014)
Not Rated | 68 min | Documentary
Hating Obama takes a thought provoking look at the hatred received by President Barack Obama while asking the central question: Is President Obama hated for his policies or because he's black?
Director: Marquis Smalls | Stars: Dami Akinnusi, Don Amiche, Ron Atine, Yolonda Brinkley
Votes: 98
47. The Fight to Save Democracy A Fareed Zakaria Special (2022 TV Special)
Documentary, News
Star: Fareed Zakaria
Votes: 9
48. How's the Weather Man (2021)
15 min | Short
Inspired by the January 6 Capitol insurrection, the author contrasts the current political revolt with the one from the 1960s.
Director: Shane Borza | Star: Shane Borza
49. 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
50. 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