White House Down (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2013, White House Down is an action, thriller and drama film directed by Roland Emmerich, running about 131 minutes. “It will start like any other day” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Capitol Policeman John Cale has just been denied his dream job with the Secret Service of 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’s in it. White House Down stars Channing Tatum as John Cale, Jamie Foxx as President James Sawyer, Joey King as Emily and Maggie Gyllenhaal as Finnerty, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, White House Down has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $205.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Hulu, YouTube TV and AMC and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch White House Down page.
If you liked it. Fans of White House Down tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch White House Down (2013)?
- In US, White House Down is available to stream on Hulu, YouTube TV and AMC, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is White House Down worth watching?
- White House Down holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in White House Down?
- White House Down stars Channing Tatum, Jamie Foxx, Joey King, Maggie Gyllenhaal and Richard Jenkins.
- When was White House Down released?
- White House Down was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 131 minutes.