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10 Best Movies Like The President

If you loved The President, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Summer with Monika

Summer with Monika

1953★ 7.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The President for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

One summer day, two teens begin a reckless affair and abandon their families to be with one another....

#2
Fail Safe

Fail Safe

1964★ 7.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The President for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Because of a technical defect an American bomber team mistakenly orders the destruction of Moscow. The President of the United States has but little time to prevent an atomic catas...

#3
I... For Icarus

I... For Icarus

1979★ 7.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The President for fans of Thriller. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Following the assassination of President Marc Jarry, a member of the investigation committee refuses to sign off on the committee's final findings....

#4
Daybreak

Daybreak

1939★ 7.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The President for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

After committing a murder, a man locks himself in his apartment and recollects the events that led him to the killing....

#5
Pasha

Pasha

1968★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The President for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Six months before his retirement from the criminal police, inspector Joss finds his colleague Gouvion dead, in a poorly faked suicide attempt. Joss loses his temper, and investigat...

#6
Hideaway (Le refuge)

Hideaway (Le refuge)

2009★ 6.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The President for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Mousse and Louis are young, beautiful, rich and in love. But drugs have invaded their lives. One day, they overdose and Louis dies. Mousse survives, but soon learns she's pregnant....