Movies like White House Down: 20 to watch next
If you loved White House Down (2013) — a action, drama and thriller film directed by Roland Emmerich — these 20 movies are the closest matches.
The first picks are what fans of White House Down most often go on to watch; the rest share its genres and themes like usa president, the white house and job interview. 11 of them are streaming in India right now — each entry shows where.
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The Sentinel 2006★ 6.1
Shares: Action, Thriller
Veteran Secret Service agent Pete Garrison investigates a colleague's murder and is subsequently framed as a mole in an assassination attempt on the President due to the machinations of a blackmailer who knows the secret he is hiding. Disgraced, dismissed, and now a fugitive with two relentless federal investigators hot on his heels, Garrison must both clear his name and save the president from assassination.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Olympus Has Fallen 2013★ 6.4
Shares: Action, Thriller
When the White House (Secret Service Code: "Olympus") is captured by a terrorist mastermind and the President is kidnapped, disgraced former Presidential guard Mike Banning finds himself trapped within the building. As the national security team scrambles to respond, they are forced to rely on Banning's inside knowledge to help retake the White House, save the President and avert an even bigger disaster.
Stream in India on Zee5, Lionsgate Play, Lionsgate Play Apple TV Channel
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In the Line of Fire 1993★ 7.0
Shares: Action, Thriller
Veteran Secret Service agent Frank Horrigan is a man haunted by his failure to save President Kennedy while serving protection detail in Dallas. Thirty years later, a man calling himself "Booth" threatens the life of the current President, forcing Horrigan to come back to protection detail to confront the ghosts from his past.
Stream in India on Netflix, Sony Liv, VI movies and tv
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Angel Has Fallen 2019★ 6.6
Shares: Action, Thriller
After a treacherous attack, Secret Service agent Mike Banning is charged with attempting to assassinate President Trumbull. Chased by his own colleagues and the FBI, Banning begins a race against the clock to clear his name.
Stream in India on Lionsgate Play, Lionsgate Play Apple TV Channel, Lionsgate Play Amazon Channel
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Absolute Power 1997★ 6.7
Shares: Drama, Action
A master thief coincidentally is robbing a house where a murder—in which the President of the United States is involved—occurs in front of his eyes. He is forced to run, while holding evidence that could convict the President.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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G20 2025★ 6.3
Shares: Action, Drama
After the G20 Summit is overtaken by terrorists, President Danielle Sutton must bring all her statecraft and military experience to defend her family and her fellow leaders.
Stream in India on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
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Close 2019★ 6.0
Shares: Action, Thriller
A counter-terrorism expert takes a job protecting a young heiress. After an attempted kidnapping puts both of their lives in danger, they must flee.
Stream in India on Netflix
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Salt 2010★ 6.4
Shares: Action, Thriller
As a CIA officer, Evelyn Salt swore an oath to duty, honor, and country. Her loyalty will be tested when a Russian defector accuses her of being a Russian sleeper spy. She goes on the run, using all her skills and years of experience as a covert operative to elude capture, protect her husband, and stay one step ahead of her colleagues at the CIA. Her efforts to prove her innocence only serve to cast doubt on her motives, as the hunt to uncover the truth behind her identity continues and the question remains: "Who is Salt?"
Stream in India on Amazon Prime Video, Sony Liv, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
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Hostage 2005★ 6.4
Shares: Action, Thriller
When a mafia accountant is taken hostage on his beat, a police officer – wracked by guilt from a prior stint as a negotiator – must negotiate the standoff, even as his own family is held captive by the mob.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Murder at 1600 1997★ 6.1
Shares: Action, Drama, Thriller
A secretary is found dead in a White House bathroom during an international crisis, and Detective Harlan Regis is in charge of the investigation. Despite resistance from the Secret Service, Regis partners with agent Nina Chance. As political tensions rise, they learn that the crime could be part of an elaborate cover-up. Framed as traitors, the pair, plus Regis' partner, break into the White House in order to expose the true culprit.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Air Force One Down 2024★ 6.1
Shares: Action, Thriller
On her first assignment aboard Air Force One, a rookie Secret Service agent faces the ultimate test when terrorists hijack the plane, intent on derailing a pivotal energy deal. With the President's life on the line and a global crisis at stake, her bravery and skills are pushed to the limit in a relentless battle that could change the course of history.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Assassination of Richard Nixon 2004★ 6.5
Shares: Drama, Thriller
It’s 1974 and Sam Bicke has lost everything. His wife leaves him with his three kids, his boss fires him, his brother turns away from him, and the bank won’t give him any money to start anew. He tries to find someone to blame for his misfortunes and comes up with the President of the United States who he plans to murder.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Toy Soldiers 1991★ 6.5
Shares: Action, Thriller
After federal agents arrest a drug czar and put him on trial, the cartel leader's vicious son storms a prep school and takes its students hostage. They rebel against the armed intruders and try to take back their academy by any means necessary.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Argo 2012★ 7.3
Shares: Drama, Thriller
As the Iranian revolution reaches a boiling point, a CIA 'exfiltration' specialist concocts a risky plan to free six Americans who have found shelter at the home of the Canadian ambassador.
Stream in India on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, JioHotstar
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Air Force One 1997★ 6.5
Shares: Action, Thriller
When Russian neo-nationalists hijack Air Force One, the world's most secure and extraordinary aircraft, the President is faced with a nearly impossible decision to give in to terrorist demands or sacrifice not only the country's dignity, but the lives of his wife and daughter.
Stream in India on JioHotstar
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Vantage Point 2008★ 6.4
Shares: Drama, Action, Thriller
During an historic counter-terrorism summit in Spain, the President of the United States is struck down by an assassin's bullet. Eight strangers have a perfect view of the kill, but what did they really see? As the minutes leading up to the fatal shot are replayed through the eyes of each eyewitness, the reality of the assassination takes shape.
Stream in India on Netflix
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Live Free or Die Hard 2007★ 6.6
Shares: Action, Thriller
John McClane is back and badder than ever, and this time he calls on the services of a young hacker in his bid to stop a ring of Internet terrorists intent on taking control of America's computer infrastructure.
Stream in India on JioHotstar
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Inside Man: Most Wanted 2019★ 6.3
Shares: Action, Thriller
An NYPD hostage negotiator teams up with a federal agent to rescue dozens of tourists held hostage during a 10-hour seige at the U.S. Federal Reserve.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Civil War 2024★ 6.8
Shares: Action, Drama
In the near future, a group of war journalists attempt to survive while reporting the truth as the United States stands on the brink of civil war.
Stream in India on Zee5
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An Acceptable Loss 2019★ 6.3
Shares: Thriller, Drama
Former top U.S. security adviser Elizabeth "Libby" Lamm is threatened by associates from her dark past including Rachel Burke a steely, commanding politician with an unwavering knack for achieving her goals. Colluding with Rachel is Adrian, an unyielding, patriotic chief of staff. Martin harbors another type of obsession with Libby in this story of betrayal and regret.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now