Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes52%
Metacritic52/100
5,219 audience votes
Key crew
- Roland EmmerichDirector
- Thomas WanderOriginal Music Composer
- James VanderbiltWriter
- Harald KloserOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Channing TatumCale
- Jamie FoxxPresident Sawyer
- Maggie GyllenhaalFinnerty
- Jason ClarkeStenz
- Richard JenkinsRaphelson
- Joey KingEmily
- James WoodsWalker
- Nicolas WrightDonnie the Guide
- Jimmi SimpsonTyler
- Michael MurphyVice President Hammond
- Rachelle LefevreMelanie
- Lance ReddickGeneral Caulfield
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Themes
usa presidentthe white housejob interviewbetrayalconspiracyexplosionhostage situationsecret serviceterrorist plothostile takeoverterrorist groupus military