Presidents Day Movies

Presidents Day movies on 123movies bring power, politics, and plot twists from the Oval Office to the front lines of history. Best Presidents Day Movies spotlight iconic leaders, backroom deals, and the pressure of carrying a nation on your shoulders. From true-story biopics to pulse-pounding political thrillers, this section mixes legacy with drama that hits hard. Hit play and stream the stories behind the seat of power — only on 123movies.

Vice Vice 7.2 2h 12min
Vice
IMDb: 7.2
2h 12min

This biographical drama delves into the life and political career of Dick Cheney, exploring his rise to power as Vice President of the United States under George W. Bush. The…

Southside with You Southside with You 6.3 1h 24min
Southside with You
IMDb: 6.3
1h 24min

This film, directed by Richard Tanne, offers a charming and intimate portrayal of the first date between a young Barack Obama and Michelle Robinson. Set in Chicago during the summer…

All the Way All the Way 7.2 2h 12min
All the Way
IMDb: 7.2
2h 12min

Set against the backdrop of the tumultuous 1960s, this film delves into the first year of Lyndon B. Johnson’s presidency following the assassination of John F. Kennedy. Bryan Cranston delivers…

The Butler The Butler 7.2 2h 12min
The Butler
IMDb: 7.2
2h 12min

Set against the backdrop of significant historical events, this film follows the life of Cecil Gaines, an African-American butler who served in the White House for over three decades. The…

White House Down White House Down 6.3 2h 11min
White House Down
IMDb: 6.3
2h 11min

In this action-packed thriller, a Capitol Police officer, played by Channing Tatum, finds himself in a race against time to save his daughter and protect the President, portrayed by Jamie…

Lincoln Lincoln 7.3 2h 30min
Lincoln
IMDb: 7.3
2h 30min

A revealing drama that focuses on the 16th President’s tumultuous final months in office. In a nation divided by war and the strong winds of change, Lincoln pursues a course…

Frost/Nixon Frost/Nixon 7.6 2h 2min
Frost/Nixon
IMDb: 7.6
2h 2min

Directed by Ron Howard, this film delves into the intense post-Watergate interviews between British talk-show host David Frost and former U.S. President Richard Nixon. The narrative explores the behind-the-scenes dynamics…

Thirteen Days Thirteen Days 7.3 2h 25min
Thirteen Days
IMDb: 7.3
2h 25min

Set against the backdrop of the Cuban Missile Crisis, this film offers a gripping portrayal of the tense 13-day standoff between the United States and the Soviet Union in 1962….

The Contender The Contender 6.9 2h 6min
The Contender
IMDb: 6.9
2h 6min

In this political drama directed by Rod Lurie, the story unfolds around a female senator, played by Joan Allen, who is nominated to become the Vice President of the United…

Primary Colors Primary Colors 6.7 2h 23min
Primary Colors
IMDb: 6.7
2h 23min

In this adaptation of the best-selling roman à clef about Bill Clinton’s 1992 run for the White House, the young and gifted Henry Burton is tapped to oversee the presidential…

Air Force One Air Force One 6.5 2h 4min
Air Force One
IMDb: 6.5
2h 4min

In this high-stakes action thriller directed by Wolfgang Petersen, the President of the United States, played by Harrison Ford, finds himself in a perilous situation when his plane is hijacked…

The American President The American President 6.8 1h 54min
The American President
IMDb: 6.8
1h 54min

In this romantic comedy-drama, the story follows a widowed U.S. President, played by Michael Douglas, who finds himself navigating the complexities of both politics and personal life when he falls…

Dave Dave 6.9 1h 50min
Dave
IMDb: 6.9
1h 50min

In this 1993 political comedy directed by Ivan Reitman, Kevin Kline stars as an ordinary man who bears an uncanny resemblance to the President of the United States. When the…

JFK JFK 8.0 3h 9min
JFK
IMDb: 8
3h 9min

This gripping political thriller, directed by Oliver Stone, delves into the complex and controversial investigation surrounding the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. The film follows New Orleans District Attorney…

All the President’s Men All the President’s Men 7.9 2h 18min
All the President’s Men
IMDb: 7.9
2h 18min

Directed by Alan J. Pakula, this gripping political thriller delves into the investigative journalism that uncovered the Watergate scandal, ultimately leading to the resignation of President Richard Nixon. The film…