Movies like White House Down

Key Features:: Terrorism, Hostage situation, Political intrigue, Action hero, Father-daughter relationship, White House, Conspiracy, Gun violence-high, Explosions-high, Saving the world, Underdog, Betrayal, Government corruption
Tone:: serious, suspense-driven
Target Audience:: Action fans, Thriller enthusiasts, Political drama viewers
Emotional Arc:: Excitement → Peril → Triumph

White House Down

2013-06-27

Capitol Policeman John Cale has just been denied his dream job with the Secret Service protecting President James Sawyer. Not wanting to let down his little girl with the news, he takes her on a tour of the White House, when the complex is overtaken by a heavily armed paramilitary group. Now, with the nation's government falling into chaos and time running out, it's up to Cale to save the president, his daughter, and the country.

Genres

Action, Drama, Thriller

Cast

Channing Tatum, Jamie Foxx, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Jason Clarke, Richard Jenkins, Joey King, James Woods, Nicolas Wright, Jimmi Simpson, Michael Murphy

Crew

Roland Emmerich, James Vanderbilt

Rating

★6.5(4960 votes)