The Politician (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Series · ★ 7
Released in 2019, The Politician is a comedy series.
What it’s about. Payton has known since childhood that he's going to be president. First he'll have to navigate the most treacherous political landscape: high school.
Who’s in it. The Politician stars Ben Platt as Payton Hobart, Judith Light as Dede Standish, Lucy Boynton as Astrid Sloan and Zoey Deutch as Infinity Jackson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Politician has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Politician page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Politician tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, My Hero Academia, One Piece and The Umbrella Academy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Politician (2019)?
- In US, The Politician is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads, 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 The Politician worth watching?
- The Politician holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Politician?
- The Politician stars Ben Platt, Judith Light, Lucy Boynton, Zoey Deutch and Bob Balaban.
- When was The Politician released?
- The Politician was released in 2019.