Movie

The Front Runner

“Gary Hart was going to be President. Instead he changed American politics forever.”

★ 5.9(379)20181h 53m

The Front Runner is streaming on Netflix in Italy, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Timvision, Rakuten TV and Amazon Video. Availability checked 13 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Jason Reitman
Release date: 2018-11-06
Runtime: 1h 53m
Language: English
Box office: $3,300,000
Budget: $25,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Bron Studios

The Front Runner — trailer

About The Front Runner

The Front Runner is a 2018 movie in the Drama and History genres, directed by Jason Reitman, starring Hugh Jackman, Vera Farmiga and J.K. Simmons. It has a runtime of 1 hour 53 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.9/10 from 379 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Front Runner in Italy — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Gary Hart, former Senator of Colorado, becomes the front-runner for the Democratic presidential nomination in 1987. Hart's intelligence, charisma and idealism makes him popular with young voters, leaving him with a seemingly clear path to the White House. All that comes crashing down when allegations of an extramarital affair surface in the media, forcing the candidate to address a scandal that threatens to derail his campaign and personal life.

Cast

Hugh Jackman

Gary Hart

Vera Farmiga

Lee Hart

J.K. Simmons

Bill Dixon

Mark O'Brien

Billy Shore

Molly Ephraim

Irene Kelly

Chris Coy

Kevin Sweeney

Alex Karpovsky

Mike Stratton

Josh Brener

Doug Wilson

Tommy Dewey

John B. Emerson

Kaitlyn Dever

Andrea Hart

Oliver Cooper

Joe Trippi

Jenna Kanell

Ginny Terzano

Themes & keywords

politicssenatorcoloradopoliticianbiographybased on true storyscandallove affairpresidential campaign1980s

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Front Runner in Italy?+

In Italy, you can stream The Front Runner on Netflix. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Timvision, Rakuten TV and Amazon Video.

Is The Front Runner on Netflix?+

Yes — The Front Runner is available to stream on Netflix in Italy.

How long is The Front Runner?+

The Front Runner has a runtime of 1 hour 53 minutes (113 minutes).

Who stars in The Front Runner?+

The Front Runner stars Hugh Jackman, Vera Farmiga, J.K. Simmons, Mark O'Brien and Molly Ephraim.

When did The Front Runner come out?+

The Front Runner is a 2018 movie directed by Jason Reitman.

What genre is The Front Runner?+

The Front Runner is Drama and History film.

Who directed The Front Runner?+

The Front Runner was directed by Jason Reitman.