The Front Runner (2018)

Gary Hart was going to be President. Instead he changed American politics forever.

The Front Runner (2018) poster

Gary 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.

Director: Jason Reitman
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 113 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Rob Simonsen
Cinematography: Eric Steelberg
Editing: Stefan Grube
Production: Bron Studios, Right of Way Films, Creative Wealth Media Finance
Country: United States of America, Canada
Language: English
Budget: $25M
Box Office: $3M
Original Language: en

Themes

Inspiring True Stories, Historical Figures and Biographies, Systemic Corruption and Scandals, Corrupt Politician and Downfall, Behind the Music: Artist Biopics

Keywords

politics, senator, colorado, politician, biography, based on true story, scandal, love affair, presidential campaign, 1980s

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Front Runner about?
Gary 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.
Who directed The Front Runner?
The Front Runner was directed by Jason Reitman.
Who stars in The Front Runner?
The Front Runner stars Hugh Jackman, Vera Farmiga, J.K. Simmons, Mark O'Brien, Molly Ephraim, Chris Coy.
How long is The Front Runner?
The Front Runner has a runtime of 1h 53m (113 minutes).
What genre is The Front Runner?
The Front Runner is a Drama, History film.
What is the budget of The Front Runner?
The Front Runner had a budget of $25M.
How much did The Front Runner gross?
The Front Runner grossed $3M worldwide.
Where was The Front Runner produced?
The Front Runner was produced in United States of America, Canada.
What are the themes of The Front Runner?
The themes of The Front Runner include: Inspiring True Stories, Historical Figures and Biographies, Systemic Corruption and Scandals, Corrupt Politician and Downfall, Behind the Music: Artist Biopics.