White House Down
Seen it?2013 | 131 min | Action, Drama, Thriller
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (51% on Rotten Tomatoes) and soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and action fans.
- The mood
- Tense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 11 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
51% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.5 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$205 million worldwide on a $150 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Roland Emmerich
- Channing TatumCale
- Jamie FoxxPresident Sawyer
- Maggie GyllenhaalFinnerty
- Jason ClarkeStenz
- Richard JenkinsRaphelson
- Joey KingEmily
- James WoodsWalker
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- Jimmi SimpsonTyler
- Michael MurphyVice President Hammond