The Front Runner (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2018, The Front Runner is a drama and history film directed by Jason Reitman, running about 113 minutes. “The week America went tabloid.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. The Front Runner stars Hugh Jackman as Gary Hart, Vera Farmiga as Lee Hart, J.K. Simmons as Bill Dixon and Alfred Molina as Ben Bradlee, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Front Runner has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $3.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 The Front Runner page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Front Runner tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Front Runner (2018)?
- In US, The Front Runner is available to 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 The Front Runner worth watching?
- The Front Runner holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Front Runner?
- The Front Runner stars Hugh Jackman, Vera Farmiga, J.K. Simmons, Alfred Molina and Sara Paxton.
- When was The Front Runner released?
- The Front Runner was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.