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White House Down
🎬 Movie

White House Down

2013 · 131 min Action Drama Thriller
6.5 / 10 · TMDB

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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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film doesn't pretend to be about anything other than action — and that's an honest position. The director constructs scenes with a feel for space, pace, and rhythm.

If you love the genre — this is a solid specimen. If you're indifferent to action — there's nothing extraordinary here to convert you.

Good choice for group viewing when you want to watch rather than think.

Director: Roland Emmerich

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Big screen, decent sound. This is cinema that should sound loud and fill the room.

🎭 Cast

Channing Tatum

Channing Tatum

Cale

Jamie Foxx

Jamie Foxx

President Sawyer

Maggie Gyllenhaal

Maggie Gyllenhaal

Finnerty

Jason Clarke

Jason Clarke

Stenz

Richard Jenkins

Richard Jenkins

Raphelson

Joey King

Joey King

Emily

James Woods

James Woods

Walker

Nicolas Wright

Nicolas Wright

Donnie the Guide

Jimmi Simpson

Jimmi Simpson

Tyler

Michael Murphy

Michael Murphy

Vice President Hammond

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