Political Movies & TV Shows To Watch For Free

7 Political Movies To Watch For Free

Whether a recent election has taken place in our world, fictional or non-fictional, or you simply enjoy seeing the complicated ins and outs of government, political movies and shows are there to serve. But with so many choices available, it’s hard to find the ones you’ve never heard of or thought about.

Thankfully, JustWatch TV has more than a few great selections that are all available for free for you to watch at any time. Whether it’s a documentary or a drama, it only scratches the surface of political content that is worth checking out today.

America during the ’40s and ’50s was an interesting time. The country was just off the heels of World War II and entering the Cold War, where fears about Communists infiltrating were at an all-time high. Trumbo gives an uncomfortable look at how brutal American governments could be with people they were suspicious of, as it follows real-life screenwriter Dalton Trumbo’s trial for being a communist.

Like how Oppenheimer (2023) shows the scientist persecuted for his communist beliefs, I found Trumbo to be a perfect complement, as it shows how it also impacted Hollywood. It forced an incredible screenwriter to be blacklisted and write under other names, still making films like Spartacus (1960), which earned an Academy Award. If you want a peek into a part of history not often explored, Trumbo is the exact film for you. Plus, you get to see Bryan Cranston flex his dramatic acting chops as Trumbo, and he steals every moment he’s on screen.

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During World War II, the entire world bore witness to the atrocities of the Nazi Party, specifically the Holocaust. But even though we have irrefutable proof that it happened, films like Denial transcend American politics and enter the world stage to show that some people refuse to accept reality. It’s jarring, even in terms of a film recounting real events, to know that a woman was sued for calling someone a Holocaust denier because he genuinely didn’t think it happened.

I think Denial is an important film to watch on the basis that there are people out there, even people in power, who may believe these things, and it could happen in any country. Denial uses its amazing cast and direction to show the intensity and passion of the case but also to drive home the important message of accepting reality. It’s a powerful drama that is perfect if you need a film that reminds you that there are some people who won’t believe the truth and others who will challenge that.

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Sports movies like Rocky IV (1985) are no strangers to showing the political tensions between the US and the Soviet Union through the lens of competition. However, Pawn Sacrifice also showcases the mental toll it took on Bobby Fischer, who faced a Soviet Grandmaster in a chess competition. Pawn Sacrifice is a film about how his upbringing led him to be paranoid as he was caught in the middle of the Cold War and how this led to accusations of Soviet collusion.

Tobey Maguire delivers a powerhouse performance, and it’s a great companion film to Trumbo as it shows how communist and soviet fears permeated the world and especially the United States. While Fischer’s story is tragic, it also spotlights how intense political tensions were at that time and reminds us it’s an era we don’t want to return to. Pawn Sacrifice is a film with unexpected moments, and one you should watch if you’re ready to believe that truth can sometimes be even more intense and shocking than fiction.

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is one of those rare documentaries where the topic is incredibly recent and relevant and shines a light on the mind of one person who has caused waves. Documentarian Errol Morris sits down with Republican political strategist and former White House Chief Strategist to Donald Trump, Steve Bannon, exploring his mindset and career.

Intercut between clips of films like Twelve O’Clock High (1949), the goal of American Dharma is to show us who Steve Bannon really is and his beliefs. While it does accomplish that, it also has us wonder if this was a chance for him to get a stronger platform or if it actually succeeded in showing that some minds are more dangerous than they let on. Nevertheless, if you want a no-holds-barred character study, this film gives you all of that and more.

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Unfortunately, the world has become a shakier and more volatile place due to how politics and entertainment have grown more attuned to one another in an unhealthy way. God & Country highlights this in many ways with the rise of Christian Nationalism and its connections to politics, specifically with the far-right. What we get is an uncomfortably close but necessary look at the entire spectrum of this and how it has changed the country.

While I personally try to stay out of politics, I think this film does a good job of showing you every facet of this movement and how it takes established ideas and twists them in dangerous directions. It may not be what you expect or even want to watch sometimes, but it’s necessary, and that’s why it’s something everyone should watch at least once.

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Children’s health may not be the first thing you think of when you think of politics, but it’s been a topic for years, and Lunch Hour tackles that head-on. Exploring what kids eat in school and how it combats childhood obesity, the documentary opens the floor to politicians and other personalities to explain why things are the way they are.

I will never forget how I would have lunch at 10 in the morning and be unbearably hungry by the end of the day. Even then, the food we got wasn’t the healthiest, and I feel Lunch Hour is the exact story needed to explore these stories and how they’re handled. We may not always think about school, but this is one doc that shines a light on an idea that goes straight to the top and something we all need to see.

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One of the most controversial and groundbreaking films ever made, The Birth of a Nation was a massive feat for a silent film as it pushed the limits of cinema and introduced many practices and techniques we take for granted today. But being set during and after the Civil War, the film is also a blemish on American history for its content.

Unfortunately, The Birth of a Nation is infamous for its depictions of Black people and widespread praise of the KKK. Unacceptable on its own and still criticized today, this is a film that, if watched, should only be seen from a technical perspective. Still, it also can’t be forgotten because to accept a country like the United States means we have to see all the good and all the bad.

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