directed by: Jason Reitman, year: 2018
actors: Hugh Jackman, Vera Farmiga, J.K. Simmons, Alfred Molina

Jason Reitman's The Front Runner chronicles the rise and rapid fall of Senator Gary Hart during the 1988 presidential bid. Hugh Jackman stars as Hart, with Vera Farmiga as his wife Lee, and J.K. Simmons and Alfred Molina in supporting roles. The film traces how media scrutiny, political calculation, and personal indiscretion collide, forcing hard choices about ambition, ethics, and accountability. It is a sharply written, character-driven drama that blends politics with intimate human stakes. Set against a relentless press cycle, it asks whether private life should disqualify public service.

Political Campaign, Drama, Political Drama, Biographical Drama, Character Study