The Front Runner 2018
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SplatGary 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.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Gary Hart
as Lee Hart
as Bill Dixon
as Billy Shore
as Irene Kelly
as Kevin Sweeney
as Mike Stratton
as Doug Wilson
as John B. Emerson
as Andrea Hart
Director:
Writer:
Jay Carson, Matt Bai, Jason Reitman
Stars:
Hugh Jackman, Vera Farmiga, J.K. Simmons, Mark O'Brien, Molly Ephraim, Chris Coy, Alex Karpovsky, Josh Brener, Tommy Dewey, Kaitlyn Dever,
Genres:
Drama,History
Release Date:
2018 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
113 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
The Front Runner
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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Cast
as Gary Hart
as Lee Hart
as Bill Dixon
as Billy Shore
as Irene Kelly
as Kevin Sweeney
as Mike Stratton
as Doug Wilson
as John B. Emerson
as Andrea Hart
as Joe Trippi
as Ginny Terzano
as Bill Martin
as Ben Bradlee
as A.J. Parker
as Ann Devroy
as David Broder
as Bob Kaiser
as Bob Woodward
as Tom Fiedler
as Pete Murphy
as Bob Martindale
as Jim Savage
as Roy Valentine
as Miami Assistant Editor
as Herald Reporter
as Donna Rice
as Billy Broadhurst
as Lynn Armandt
as Dana Weems
as Alan Weinberg
as Ann McDaniel
as Ira Wyman
as Mike Shanahan
as Jack Germond
as Steve Dunleavy
as Mike Ritchie
as Bob Dole
as John Hart
as SF TV Producer
as SF Engineer
as SF Field Reporter 1
as SF Field Reporter 2
as Georgetown Moderator
as DC Cab Driver
as Disco Waitress
as Male Co-Correspondent
as Male Co-Correspondent
as Female Co-Correspondent
as NY Reporter
as Telecom Engineer
as Autograph Seeker
as Diner Waiter
as Miami Shouter 1
as Miami Shouter 2
as Miami Shouter 3
as Flight Attendant
as Campaign Reporter
as Chairmaker
as Rumba Reporter
as Angry Woodsman
as Hunter 1
as Hunter 2
as Hunter 3
as Hunter 4
as Hunter 5
as Georgetown Student
as David Axelrod
as Washington Post Reporter (uncredited)
as Hart Campaign Staff (uncredited)
as Yacht Model (uncredited)
as ABC News Reporter (uncredited)
as NBC News Reporter (uncredited)
as Layout Editor (uncredited)
as New York City Shopper / Pedestrian (uncredited)
as Publisher (uncredited)
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
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