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The Front Runner

  • 2018
  • R
  • 1h 53m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
14K
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Hugh Jackman in The Front Runner (2018)
Follows the rise and fall of Senator Gary Hart (Hugh Jackman), who captured the imagination of young voters and was considered the front runner for the 1988 Democratic presidential nomination when his campaign was sidelined by the story of an extramarital relationship.
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In 1987, U.S. Senator Gary Hart's presidential campaign is derailed when he's caught in a scandalous love affair.In 1987, U.S. Senator Gary Hart's presidential campaign is derailed when he's caught in a scandalous love affair.In 1987, U.S. Senator Gary Hart's presidential campaign is derailed when he's caught in a scandalous love affair.

  • Director
    • Jason Reitman
  • Writers
    • Matt Bai
    • Jay Carson
    • Jason Reitman
  • Stars
    • Hugh Jackman
    • Vera Farmiga
    • J.K. Simmons
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.1/10
    14K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Jason Reitman
    • Writers
      • Matt Bai
      • Jay Carson
      • Jason Reitman
    • Stars
      • Hugh Jackman
      • Vera Farmiga
      • J.K. Simmons
    • 124User reviews
    • 178Critic reviews
    • 61Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 5 nominations

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    Official Trailer
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    Sacrifice
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    The Front Runner: Sacrificed
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    The Front Runner: Follow Me (Dutch Subtitled)
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    The Front Runner: Sacrifice (Dutch Subtitled)
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    The Front Runner: Fresh Perspective (Featurette)
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    Top cast

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    Hugh Jackman
    Hugh Jackman
    • Gary Hart
    Vera Farmiga
    Vera Farmiga
    • Lee Hart
    J.K. Simmons
    J.K. Simmons
    • Bill Dixon
    Mark O'Brien
    Mark O'Brien
    • Billy Shore
    Molly Ephraim
    Molly Ephraim
    • Irene Kelly
    Chris Coy
    Chris Coy
    • Kevin Sweeney
    Alex Karpovsky
    Alex Karpovsky
    • Mike Stratton
    Josh Brener
    Josh Brener
    • Doug Wilson
    Tommy Dewey
    Tommy Dewey
    • John Emerson
    Kaitlyn Dever
    Kaitlyn Dever
    • Andrea Hart
    Oliver Cooper
    Oliver Cooper
    • Joe Trippi
    Jenna Kanell
    Jenna Kanell
    • Ginny Terzano
    RJ Brown
    RJ Brown
    • Bill Martin
    Alfred Molina
    Alfred Molina
    • Ben Bradlee
    Mamoudou Athie
    Mamoudou Athie
    • AJ Parker
    Ari Graynor
    Ari Graynor
    • Ann Devroy
    John Bedford Lloyd
    John Bedford Lloyd
    • David Broder
    Steve Coulter
    Steve Coulter
    • Bob Kaiser
    • Director
      • Jason Reitman
    • Writers
      • Matt Bai
      • Jay Carson
      • Jason Reitman
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The film was made with only technology that was available in the 80's.
    • Goofs
      The film begins in 1984 then the screen displays "4 years later" but it actually picks up in early 1987.
    • Quotes

      Gary Hart: This campaign is about the future. Not rumors, not sleaze, and I care about the sanctity of this process, *whether you do or do not*!

    • Crazy credits
      The film opens with the 1984 Columbia Pictures logo.
    • Connections
      Featured in CTV News at 11:30 Toronto: Episode dated 8 September 2018 (2018)
    • Soundtracks
      Salute to the President
      (aka "Decision '84")

      Written by Henry Mancini

      Performed by Henry Mancini

      Courtesy of Henry Mancini Enterprises, Inc.

    User reviews124

    Review
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    Featured review
    6/10
    A vehicle for Jackman, but little else
    'The Front Runner' is a film that, despite its heavy political background, is more focused on the personal story of its titular character, Gary Hart. Reitman's film both benefits and suffers for this, depending on the type of audience member you are. Should you be expecting a dense political drama, evolving from a campaign and policy focused narrative into more of a personal crisis, you may be disappointed. The political background is present, but irrelevant in the overarching narrative, instead revealing itself to purely be a character-driven drama. 'The Front Runner' is not about the difficulties of running for president, but more about how the media can tarnish one's livelihood, and their treatment to Hart, whilst arguably justified, appears alarmingly savage when compared to Trump's America and the conspiracies plaguing his presidency. As a result, the film is surprisingly relevant today, but more down to coincidence than planned. Despite this, Jackman's performance may be a standout in his career, serving as the lifeblood of this story - his peak dramatic moments are unmatched throughout the film. This performance may well create a contender come awards season, as he skillfully fluctuates from a good-natured family man, to a paranoid mess, and everything in-between. Furthermore, the film's reluctance to take a side regarding the prevalent issues it discusses is bolstered by Jackman creating a character that is not good or bad, neither morally grey, forming someone who is undoubtable real. As a result, when Jackman is at his best, 'The Front Runner' achieves dizzying heights, serving as a relentlessly compelling character piece, however, upon his absence, which serves as a large portion of the film, it can become overly slow and laborious, leaving the audience striving for his return. Furthermore, the conclusion appears anti-climactic which, unavoidable as it may be considering this is a true story, nonetheless ends with a squeak rather than a shout. The narrative aside, the film is technically well-constructed, opening with a gorgeous long-take that establishes the time and setting with efficiency, an illusion that holds up throughout. Even the use of title-cards establishing locations are reminiscent of films made in the late-80's and early 90's, this attention to detail reminiscent of a director who cares for the source material. Reitman is, by this point, an experienced director, and his confidence is visible here, however, it feels as though the stellar direction and performances deserve more than this generic, somewhat unfulfilling narrative can provide.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 21, 2018 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Canada
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • 爆料世代
    • Filming locations
      • Atlanta, Georgia, USA
    • Production companies
      • Columbia Pictures
      • Stage 6 Films
      • BRON Studios
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $2,000,105
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $51,543
      • Nov 11, 2018
    • Gross worldwide
      • $3,242,235
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 53 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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