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White House Down (2013)

โ€œIt will start like any other day.โ€

6.5/10 ยท 5,244 votes 2h 11m pg-13 ActionThrillerDrama

#138 of 284 films from 2013 #1109 of 2168 in action

Directed by Roland Emmerich ยท Written by James Vanderbilt

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Overview

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.

Cast

Channing Tatumas Cale
Jamie Foxxas President Sawyer
Maggie Gyllenhaalas Finnerty
Jason Clarkeas Stenz
Richard Jenkinsas Raphelson
Joey Kingas Emily
Nicolas Wrightas Donnie the Guide
James Woodsas Walker
Jimmi Simpsonas Tyler
Rachelle Lefevreas Melanie
Michael Murphyas Vice President Hammond
Lance Reddickas General Caulfield
Matt Cravenas Agent Kellerman
Jake Weberas Agent Hope

Facts

Release dateJune 27, 2013
Runtime131 min (2h 11m) โ€” longer as the 2013 average of 106 min
GenresAction, Thriller, Drama
LanguageEN
Budget$150,000,000
Box office$205,366,737 (1.4ร— budget)
IMDbtt2334879

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Questions

How long is White House Down?
White House Down runs 131 minutes (2h 11m).
Is White House Down worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.5/10 across 5,244 votes, which places it #138 of 284 films released in 2013 in this index (top 52%) and #1109 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed White House Down?
White House Down was directed by Roland Emmerich. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Patriot (2000), Midway (2019), Stargate (1994).
Who stars in White House Down?
Channing Tatum as Cale; Jamie Foxx as President Sawyer; Maggie Gyllenhaal as Finnerty; Jason Clarke as Stenz; Richard Jenkins as Raphelson; Joey King as Emily.
What is White House Down rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for White House Down?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/1840.

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