- “All the President’s Men” (1976) – This political thriller follows the journalists who uncovered the Watergate scandal, set against the backdrop of the capital.
- “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington” (1939) – A classic film starring James Stewart, where a naive and idealistic senator fights against political corruption.
- “The Exorcist” (1973) – A horror film involving demonic possession and an exorcism, with the iconic setting of Georgetown University and various locations in DC.
- “Born Yesterday” (1950) – A comedy about a businessman who hires a journalist to educate his naive girlfriend, taking place in the political atmosphere of Washington DC.
- “National Treasure” (2004) – This adventure film follows a historian on a mission to discover hidden treasures in American history, using clues found in Washington DC landmarks.
- “The American President” (1995) – A romantic comedy-drama where a widowed president, played by Michael Douglas, attempts to balance his personal life while navigating politics in DC.
- “Minority Report” (2002) – This sci-fi thriller, directed by Steven Spielberg, is set in a futuristic Washington DC and explores themes of crime prevention and free will.
- “No Way Out” (1987) – A political thriller starring Kevin Costner as a Navy officer trapped in a web of conspiracy within the highest levels of government.
- “Dave” (1993) – A comedy about a presidential look-alike who is asked to stand in as the actual president, leading to unexpected changes and improvements in Washington DC.
- “State of Play” (2009) – This suspenseful thriller follows a journalist, played by Russell Crowe, as he investigates a series of political conspiracies and murders in Washington DC.
WANDERLIST: Ten famous films set in Washington DC
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