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White House Down

PG-1320132h 11mRoland Emmerich
IMDb 6.3 · Rotten Tomatoes 52% · Metacritic 52

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"It will start like any other day."

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.

ActionDramaThriller
Usa PresidentThe White HouseJob InterviewBetrayalConspiracyExplosionHostage SituationSecret ServiceTerrorist PlotHostile Takeover

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Frequently asked questions

What is White House Down (2013) about?

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…

Who stars in White House Down?

White House Down stars Channing Tatum (Cale), Jamie Foxx (President Sawyer), Maggie Gyllenhaal (Finnerty), Jason Clarke (Stenz), Richard Jenkins (Raphelson). The film was directed by Roland Emmerich.

How long is White House Down?

White House Down has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 2013. It is rated PG-13.

Is White House Down worth watching?

White House Down holds an IMDb rating of 6.3/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 52. Fans of Action, Drama, Thriller are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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