White House Down (2013)

It will start like any other day.

White House Down (2013) poster

Capitol Policeman John Cale has just been denied his dream job with the Secret Service protecting President James Sawyer. Not wanting to let down his little girl with the news, he takes her on a tour of the White House, when the complex is overtaken by a heavily armed paramilitary group. Now, with the nation's government falling into chaos and time running out, it's up to Cale to save the president, his daughter, and the country.

Director: Roland Emmerich
Genre: Action, Drama, Thriller
Runtime: 131 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Harald Kloser, Thomas Wander
Cinematography: Anna Foerster
Editing: Adam Wolfe
Production: Columbia Pictures, Mythology Entertainment, Centropolis Entertainment
Country: United States of America
Language: English, Pусский
Budget: $150M
Box Office: $205M
Original Language: en

Themes

Betrayal from the Closest Friend, Unfaithful Husband and Guilt, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, Mentor's Betrayal and Heartbreak, Unfaithful Wife and Story of Retribution

Keywords

usa president, the white house, job interview, betrayal, conspiracy, explosion, hostage situation, secret service, terrorist plot, hostile takeover, terrorist group, us military, ex military, lockdown, vice president

Trailer

White House Down Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is White House Down about?
Capitol Policeman John Cale has just been denied his dream job with the Secret Service protecting President James Sawyer. Not wanting to let down his little girl with the news, he takes her on a tour of the White House, when the complex is overtaken by a heavily armed paramilitary group. Now, with the nation's government falling into chaos and time running out, it's up to Cale to save the president, his daughter, and the country.
Who directed White House Down?
White House Down was directed by Roland Emmerich.
Who stars in White House Down?
White House Down stars Channing Tatum, Jamie Foxx, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Jason Clarke, Richard Jenkins, Joey King.
How long is White House Down?
White House Down has a runtime of 2h 11m (131 minutes).
What genre is White House Down?
White House Down is a Action, Drama, Thriller film.
What is the budget of White House Down?
White House Down had a budget of $150M.
How much did White House Down gross?
White House Down grossed $205M worldwide.
Where was White House Down produced?
White House Down was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of White House Down?
The themes of White House Down include: Betrayal from the Closest Friend, Unfaithful Husband and Guilt, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, Mentor's Betrayal and Heartbreak, Unfaithful Wife and Story of Retribution.