The Front Runner
“Gary Hart was going to be President. Instead he changed American politics forever.”
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.
Where to watch The Front Runner in United States
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Where is The Front Runner streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | Netflix, Sony Pictures Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Crave, CTV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Orange VOD, YouTube |
| Spain | FlixOlé | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | — | Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
About The Front Runner
The Front Runner is a 2018 English-language drama and history film directed by Jason Reitman. The cast is led by Hugh Jackman, Vera Farmiga, J.K. Simmons. It has a runtime of 1h 53m. Viewers rate it 5.9/10 across 400 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Front Runner was produced by Bron Studios, Right of Way Films, and Creative Wealth Media Finance and made in United States of America and Canada. It was released on November 6, 2018, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $25 million, it went on to gross $3 million worldwide.
- Director
- Jason Reitman
- Writers
- Matt Bai, Jason Reitman, Jay Carson
- Release date
- November 6, 2018
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America, Canada
- Budget
- $25 million
- Box office
- $3 million
- Production
- Bron Studios, Right of Way Films, Creative Wealth Media Finance
The Front Runner cast & crew
The Front Runner was directed by Jason Reitman and written by Matt Bai, Jason Reitman, and Jay Carson.
The cast features Hugh Jackman as Gary Hart, Vera Farmiga as Lee Hart, J.K. Simmons as Bill Dixon, Mark O'Brien as Billy Shore, Molly Ephraim as Irene Kelly, and Chris Coy as Kevin Sweeney.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Rob Simonsen, cinematography is by Eric Steelberg, and it was produced by Helen Estabrook and Aaron L. Gilbert.
Is The Front Runner worth watching?
The Front Runner holds an audience score of 5.9/10 from 379 ratings, a more divisive drama films.
At 1h 53m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and history, The Front Runner is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Front Runner
The Front Runner isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of The Front Runner
Hugh Jackman
Gary Hart
Vera Farmiga
Lee Hart
J.K. Simmons
Bill Dixon
Mark O'Brien
Billy Shore
Molly Ephraim
Irene Kelly
Chris Coy
Kevin Sweeney
Alex Karpovsky
Mike Stratton
Josh Brener
Doug Wilson
Tommy Dewey
John B. Emerson
Kaitlyn Dever
Andrea Hart
Oliver Cooper
Joe Trippi
Jenna Kanell
Ginny Terzano
The Front Runner — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Front Runner in United States?
The Front Runner is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The Front Runner in?
The Front Runner is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Front Runner?
The Front Runner runs 1 hours 53 minutes (113 minutes).
▸What is The Front Runner rated?
The Front Runner is rated R. It holds a 5.9/10 audience score from 379 ratings.
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