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Movies that get political

Published On: Oct 24 2011 12:44:37 PM EDT Updated On: Oct 18 2012 05:16:30 AM EDT

Hollywood has churned out a fine number of entertaining movies about politics over the years. On the eve of election day, let's take a look at some of them.

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Political movies have been a staple in Hollywood for decades. Here's a look at some of them, starting with Jimmy Stewart in "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington" from 1939.

Mr Smith Goes to Washington

All the President's Men 1976

Tim Robbins in Bob Roberts

Dave 1993 Warner Bros

The Distinguished Gentleman

MP Nixon 1995

The American President 1995

Air Force One 1997

MP Primary Colors 1998 Universal Pictures

Anne Heche, Robert De Niro and Dustin Hoffman in 'Wag the Dog'

MP Thirteen Days 2000

Joan Allen in The Contender

Michael Gambon As Lyndon B Johnson

MP Head of State 2003

Kevin Costner and Madeline Carroll

MP W Lionsgate 2008

actor president "Frost:Nixon" Frank Langella

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