White House Down (2013)
Movie 2h 11m ★ 6.5/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something, keep me on the edge, pure adrenaline
Released in 2013, White House Down is an action, drama and thriller movie. It is directed by Roland Emmerich. The cast includes Peter Jacobson, Jimmi Simpson and Richard Jenkins. The running time is 2h 11m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.5 out of 10.
Synopsis
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.
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Cast & crew
- Roland EmmerichDirector
- Peter Jacobsonas Wallace
- Jimmi Simpsonas Tyler
- Richard Jenkinsas Raphelson
- Matt Cravenas Agent Kellerman
- Joey Kingas Emily
- Rachelle Lefevreas Melanie
- James Woodsas Walker
- Maggie Gyllenhaalas Finnerty
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Questions about White House Down
- What genre is White House Down?
- White House Down is categorised as Action, Drama, Thriller.
- Who stars in White House Down?
- Peter Jacobson, Jimmi Simpson, Richard Jenkins, Matt Craven, Joey King appear in the main cast.
- Who directed White House Down?
- Roland Emmerich directed White House Down.
- How long is White House Down?
- White House Down runs for 2h 11m (131 minutes).
- Is White House Down worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 6.5/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch White House Down?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
