Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "political-rival"

1. Rome (2005–2007)

TV-MA | 60 min | Action, Drama, Romance

A down-to-earth account of the lives of both illustrious and ordinary Romans set in the last days of the Roman Republic.

Stars: Kevin McKidd, Ray Stevenson, Polly Walker, Kerry Condon

Votes: 185,314

2. Widows (2018)

R | 129 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller

Four women with nothing in common except a debt left behind by their dead husbands' criminal activities take fate into their own hands and conspire to forge a future on their own terms.

Director: Steve McQueen | Stars: Viola Davis, Michelle Rodriguez, Elizabeth Debicki

Votes: 104,128 | Gross: $42.40M

3. The Manchurian Candidate (1962)

PG-13 | 126 min | Drama, Thriller

An American POW in the Korean War is brainwashed as an unwitting assassin for an international Communist conspiracy.

Director: John Frankenheimer | Stars: Frank Sinatra, Laurence Harvey, Janet Leigh, Angela Lansbury

Votes: 79,801

4. The Purge: Election Year (2016)

R | 108 min | Action, Horror, Sci-Fi

Former Police Sergeant Barnes becomes head of security for Senator Charlie Roan, a Presidential candidate targeted for death on Purge night due to her vow to eliminate the Purge.

Director: James DeMonaco | Stars: Frank Grillo, Elizabeth Mitchell, Mykelti Williamson, J.J. Soria

Votes: 110,040 | Gross: $79.21M

5. Seven Days in May (1964)

Approved | 118 min | Drama, Thriller

United States military leaders plot to overthrow the President because he supports a nuclear disarmament treaty and they fear a Soviet sneak attack.

Director: John Frankenheimer | Stars: Burt Lancaster, Kirk Douglas, Fredric March, Ava Gardner

Votes: 17,334 | Gross: $7.96M

6. Shool (1999)

138 min | Action, Crime, Drama

A tale of an honest cop set against the backdrop of the brutal, lawless system prevailing in the Indian state of Bihar, and the endless suffering he tolerates before all hell breaks loose.

Director: Eeshwar Nivas | Stars: Manoj Bajpayee, Raveena Tandon, Sayaji Shinde, Yashpal Sharma

Votes: 3,875

7. Sarkar Raj (2008)

Not Rated | 125 min | Action, Crime, Drama

An even more powerful gang emerges to wipe out Sarkar from the playground. A power plant proposal becomes a cause for greater political turmoil around him. What happens to the Family?

Director: Ram Gopal Varma | Stars: Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Ravi Kale

Votes: 7,849 | Gross: $1.01M

8. Lone Star (1952)

Approved | 94 min | Drama, Western

Ex-President Andrew Jackson sends Texan Devereaux Burke back home on a mission to facilitate Sam Houston's drive for U.S. statehood.

Director: Vincent Sherman | Stars: Clark Gable, Ava Gardner, Broderick Crawford, Lionel Barrymore

Votes: 1,214

9. Disraeli (1929)

Passed | 90 min | Biography, Drama, History

Prime Minister of Great Britain Benjamin Disraeli outwits the subterfuge of the Russians and chicanery at home in order to secure the purchase of the Suez Canal.

Director: Alfred E. Green | Stars: George Arliss, Doris Lloyd, David Torrence, Joan Bennett

Votes: 1,380

10. Four More Years (2010)

Not Rated | 87 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Political leader David falls in love with Martin from rival party. Their forbidden relationship risks career-ending scandal if exposed. Navigating mistakes and misunderstandings, they fight to keep love alive against all odds.

Director: Tova Magnusson | Stars: Björn Kjellman, Eric Ericson, Tova Magnusson, André Wickström

Votes: 1,446

11. Primary (1960)

Not Rated | 60 min | Documentary, History, News

Cinéma vérité feature that follows presidential hopefuls John F. Kennedy and Hubert H. Humphrey during the 1960 Wisconsin primary.

Director: Robert Drew | Stars: Robert Drew, Hubert H. Humphrey, Muriel Buck Humphrey, Joseph Julian

Votes: 1,483

12. Godmother (1999)

150 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller

When an imminent drought threatens to ruin their crop, Rambhi and her husband Veeru move from their village to the city. Through threat, violence and blackmail, Veeru makes a career as a ... See full summary »

Director: Vinay Shukla | Stars: Shabana Azmi, Milind Gunaji, Nirmal Pandey, Govind Namdeo

Votes: 274

13. Di na natuto (Sorry na, puede ba?) (1993)

109 min | Action, Drama, Romance

Ysmael is the rich family's black sheep, unlike his older brother Bongbong. They both want to win the heart of their female worker, Carlotta. When Ysmael discovers that Bongbong is using dirty tricks, conflicts arise.

Director: Eddie Rodriguez | Stars: Sharon Cuneta, Robin Padilla, Edu Manzano, Nida Blanca

Votes: 23

14. Ballot Box Bunny (1951)

Approved | 8 min | Family, Animation, Short

When Yosemite Sam campaigns on a platform including rabbit genocide, Bugs runs against him.

Director: Friz Freleng | Star: Mel Blanc

Votes: 1,528

15. Popeye for President (1956)

Approved | 6 min | Animation, Short, Comedy

Popeye and Bluto are running for president; it's election day, the vote is tied, and Olive is the only remaining voter.

Directors: Seymour Kneitel, Thomas Johnson | Stars: Jackson Beck, Jack Mercer, Mae Questel

Votes: 352

16. Hitler's Coup 1923 (2023 TV Special)

Documentary, History

In 1923, Adolf Hitler led the infamous Beer Hall Putsch, an attempt to take power in Germany by force. It was a day that changed the world forever, birthing Hitler's regime.

Directors: Dominic Saville, Lyndy Saville | Stars: Giles Milton, Clare Mulley, Nicholas O'Shaughnessy, Richard John Evans

17. Bush's Brain (2004)

PG-13 | 80 min | Documentary

An examination of political consultant Karl Rove's influence on George W. Bush's candidacy.

Directors: Joseph Mealey, Michael Shoob | Stars: Cathy Bonner, Bruce Buchanan, Max Cleland, Shirley Cuff

Votes: 933 | Gross: $0.01M

18. Oi 900 Tis Marinas (1961)

83 min | Comedy

Two sworn political rivals who jockey for position, try to win the favour of the village's influential president, and the nine-hundred voters who are his daughter's dowry. However, what if love becomes the ultimate catalyst?

Directors: Kostas Doukas, Thanos Sandas | Stars: Gely Mavropoulou, Nikos Tzogias, Aris Malliagros, Sonia Zoidou

Votes: 56

19. Her First Flame (1920)

20 min | Short, Comedy, Sci-Fi

It is the year 1950; women have taken over men's jobs and have become the aggressors in romantic situations. Lizzie Hap stuffs the ballot box, defeats her opponent, Minnie Fish, and is ... See full summary »

Director: Bruno C. Becker | Stars: Gale Henry, Milburn Morante, Hap Ward, Phyllis Allen

Votes: 34

20. The Dick Van Dyke Show (1961–1966)
Episode: The Making of a Councilman (1966)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family

As election day approaches, Rob finds his political rival extremely knowledgeable, well-prepared and well-suited for the job of councilman. Rob's strengths: a winning smile and physical height.

Director: Jerry Paris | Stars: Dick Van Dyke, Rose Marie, Morey Amsterdam, Larry Mathews

Votes: 234

21. The Green Hornet (1966–1967)
Episode: May the Best Man Lose (1966)

TV-PG | 30 min | Action, Adventure, Crime

On the eve of the election, District Attorney Frank Scanlon is marked for assassination by a political rival. When Scanlon considers resigning, The Green Hornet fears losing his trusted ally.

Director: Allen Reisner | Stars: Van Williams, Bruce Lee, Wende Wagner, Lloyd Gough

Votes: 84

22. The Outer Limits (1995–2002)
Episode: Virtual Future (1995)

TV-PG | 45 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror

Dr. Jack Pierce realizes in shock that the VR device he's been developing allows its users to see into their future. His financier, industrialist Bill Trenton, abuses this power to run for the Senate. Jack has to stop him.

Director: Joseph L. Scanlan | Stars: Josh Brolin, Kelly Rowan, Bruce French, David Warner

Votes: 475

23. Picket Fences (1992–1996)
Episode: Cold Spell (1994)

Crime, Drama, Family

Judge Bone has a troubling case when a social worker takes a young girl from her mother, who practices witchcraft. Meanwhile, Maxine and Kenny seek out Ginny for advice on the occult and ... See full summary »

Director: Lou Antonio | Stars: Tom Skerritt, Kathy Baker, Costas Mandylor, Lauren Holly

Votes: 51

24. Rome (2005–2007)
Episode: The Stolen Eagle (2005)

TV-MA | 52 min | Action, Drama, Romance

In Gaul in 52 B.C., two Roman soldiers, Legionary Titus Pullo and Centurion Lucius Vorenus, are tasked with recovering Julius Caesar's personal Eagle, stolen from his camp in the dead of ... See full summary »

Directors: Michael Apted, Mikael Salomon | Stars: Kevin McKidd, Ray Stevenson, Polly Walker, Kenneth Cranham

Votes: 3,154

25. Son of the Beach (2000–2002)
Episode: The Sexorcist (2001)

TV-14 | Comedy

On an archaeological dig in Africa, Jamaica finds a bottle containing an evil spirit that possesses B.J. and only Notch can exorcise it. Mayor Massengil runs for re-election unopposed until a rival unexpectedly appears.

Director: Gene Laufenberg | Stars: Jaime Bergman, Roland Kickinger, Leila Arcieri, Kimberly Oja

Votes: 28

26. Stoney Burke (1962–1963)
Episode: Fight Night (1962)

60 min | Drama, Sport, Western

Political rivals in Kate City use the rodeo and a prizefighter as pawns in their grudge match. When the boxing interests attempt to bully the rodeo into postponing its event, Stoney sets out to fight city hall.

Director: Leslie Stevens | Stars: Jack Lord, Warren Oates, Robert Dowdell, Bruce Dern

Votes: 20

27. Rise of the Nazis (2019–2023)
Episode: The First Six Months in Power (2019)

Documentary, History

At the start of 1933, Hitler is the chancellor of Germany but he does not have absolute power. He sets his sights on dismantling the German state.

Director: Julian Jones | Stars: Richard John Evans, Richard Overy, Ash Sarkar, Heike B. Görtemaker

Votes: 123

28. William Spaniel (2009– )
Episode: What Gazans Think of Hamas and How It Shaped the Crisis with Israel (2023)

16 min | Documentary

Coincidentally, the week before the 2023 Hamas attack on Israel an organization called Arab Barometer surveyed Gazans on how they felt about Hamas. About seventy-five percent disapproved of... See full summary »

Star: William Spaniel

29. Israel and the Arabs: Elusive Peace (2005– )
Episode: Sharon (2005)

58 min | Documentary, History, War

How the war in Iraq forced President Bush to court Arab allies.

Director: Daniel Edge | Stars: Binyamin Ben-Eliezer, Alistair Crooke, Mohammed Abu Hamid, Nabil Shaath

30. Schitt's Creek (2015–2020)
Episode: Milk Money (2016)

TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy

Johnny gets thrown into the raw milk business; Moira tries to connect with the townspeople; David gives style advice.

Director: Paul Fox | Stars: Eugene Levy, Catherine O'Hara, Dan Levy, Annie Murphy

Votes: 1,568

31. Schitt's Creek (2015–2020)
Episode: Ronnie's Party (2016)

TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy

Johnny and Moira meet with a key demographic; Alexis struggles with her new job; David offers emotional support to his boss' daughter.

Director: Paul Fox | Stars: Eugene Levy, Catherine O'Hara, Dan Levy, Annie Murphy

Votes: 1,485

32. Schitt's Creek (2015–2020)
Episode: Lawn Signs (2016)

TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy

Some of Moira's lawn signs disappear; David and Alexis work to get David's boss out of trouble.

Director: Jerry Ciccoritti | Stars: Eugene Levy, Catherine O'Hara, Dan Levy, Annie Murphy

Votes: 1,531

33. Veep (2012–2019)
Episode: Veep (2019)

TV-MA | 46 min | Comedy

The nominating fight between Selina and her rivals reaches its climax, as their race comes to an historic finish.

Director: David Mandel | Stars: Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Anna Chlumsky, Tony Hale, Reid Scott

Votes: 1,969

34. Tricky Dick (2019)
Episode: The Will to Win (2019)

Not Rated | Documentary, Biography, History

From modest beginnings in California, Richard Milhous Nixon rises to become a young star of the Republican Party -- first as a Congressman, then a Senator, then Vice President, and finally the nominee for President in 1960.

Director: Mary Robertson | Stars: Richard Nixon, Walter Cronkite, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Helen Gahagan

Votes: 32

35. Tricky Dick (2019)
Episode: Nixon's the One (2019)

Not Rated | Documentary, Biography, History

Following political defeats in 1960 and 1962, Richard Nixon emerges at the height of the turbulent 1960s as the Republican Party's nominee for President in 1968.

Director: Mary Robertson | Stars: Richard Nixon, Roger Ailes, Walter Cronkite, Hubert H. Humphrey

Votes: 27

36. Tricky Dick (2019)
Episode: Storm Clouds (2019)

Not Rated | Documentary, Biography, History

Tensions boil over in a deeply divided nation, as President Richard Nixon commits to victory in Vietnam and grows increasingly paranoid about political enemies during his first term in office.

Director: Mary Robertson | Stars: Richard Nixon, Alexander Butterfield, Dwight Chapin, Charles Colson

Votes: 27