The Front-Runner Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Feb. 4, 2019

The Front-Runner

Release Date: Tuesday, November 6, 2018 Limited Friday, November 16, 2018 Expansion

Gary Hart’s presidential campaign in 1988 is derailed when he is caught in a scandalous love affair.

Director: Jason Reitman

Starring: Vera Farmiga • Courtney Ford • Kaitlyn Dever • J.K. Simmons • Molly Ephraim

R Drama N/A

57% WILL SEE 43% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Senator Gary Hart is the frontrunner during the early stages of the 1988 race for the Democratic presidential nomination when his campaign is rocked by revelations of an extramarital affair with Donna Rice. The Colorado senator then drops out of the race.

Drama True Story Political

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Who stars in The Front-Runner – Cast List

Vera Farmiga
... Lee Hart

The Conjuring: Last Rites, Source Code
C
Courtney Ford
... Lynn Armandt
K
Kaitlyn Dever
... Andrea Hart

A House of Dynamite, Godzilla X Kong: Supernova
J.K. Simmons
... Bill Dixon

The Account 2, Zootopia
M
Molly Ephraim
... Irene Kelly
A
Ari Graynor
... Ann Devroy

Like a Boss, Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist
Sara Paxton
... Donna Rice

Enter Nowhere, Aquamarine
M
Mike Judge
... Jim Savage

Beavis and Butt-Head Do the Universe
Kevin Pollak
... Bob Martindale

Middle Men, Special Correspondents
B
Bill Burr
... George McGovern

Drugstore June , The Guilty
J
Josh Brener
... Doug Wilson

Carry-On, Cold Wallet
T
Tommy Dewey
Step Up Revolution, Saturday Night

Who is making The Front-Runner – Crew List

A look at The Front-Runner behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Jason Reitman last helmed Saturday Night and Ghostbusters: Afterlife. The film's writer Jason Reitman last penned Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire and Ghostbusters: Afterlife.

Director: Jason Reitman
Screenwriters: Jason Reitman
Jay Carson
Matt Bai
Producers: Helen Estabrook
Aaron L. Gilbert
Jason Reitman

Studios: —
Production Company: Bron Studios
Creative Wealth Media
Right of Way Films

Production – What we know about the The Front-Runner

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Sep 2018

Completed

Changed The Front-Runner movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Apr 2018

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Jun 2017

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted for language including some sexual references
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

The Front-Runner Trailers and Clips

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The Front-Runner Release Date: When was the film released?

The Front-Runner was released in limited movie theaters on Tuesday, November 6 , 2018. There were one other movie released on the same date, including Bel Canto. As a limited release, The Front-Runner was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.