Movies and TvShows featuring "us-congress" theme.

House of Cards is a thrilling political drama that follows the story of Frank Underwood, a cunning politician who stops at nothing to achieve power. Set in Washington D.C., the series delves into the world of government corruption, media manipulation, and the lengths people will go to maintain political power.

With the world now aware of his identity as Iron Man, Tony Stark must contend with both his declining health and a vengeful mad man with ties to his father's legacy. Ivan Vanko, seeking revenge against the Stark empire, recreates the Arc reactor and builds his own weaponized suit. Meanwhile, Tony battles palladium poisoning and clashes with the government and Senate hearings. With the help of fellow SHIELD agents, Tony discovers a new element to cure his poisoning and confronts Vanko at the Stark Expo, saving the day.

In this David vs. Goliath tale, Keith Gill, a financial analyst, turns GameStop into a thriving company. Despite facing skepticism from his brother and peers, Keith's investment in GameStop pays off when online buyers aggressively purchase the stock, causing hedge fund investment firms to lose millions. However, when the stock trading website Robinhood halts purchasing and triggers an investigation, Keith defends his actions. In the aftermath, Keith retires from YouTube and uses his wealth to help others.

Corporal Joe Bauers is chosen for a hibernation program but is forgotten. When he wakes up 500 years later, he discovers a dystopian world filled with moronic people. Joe must navigate this new society and find a way back to the past. Along the way, he encounters an idiocracy run by President Camacho and a corporation selling a sports drink called Brawndo. Joe's intelligence sets him apart from everyone else, leading him to become Vice President and work on improving society.

When Erin Grant's husband loses his job, she takes up a job as a stripper to support her child custody battle. However, things take a turn when a congressman becomes infatuated with her and she becomes entangled in a scandal. Erin must navigate the world of strip clubs, blackmail, and courtroom trials to protect her daughter and find justice.

A biopic depicting the early years of legendary director and aviator Howard Hughes' career from the late 1920s to the mid 1940s. The movie explores Hughes' obsession with shooting films realistically, his romantic relationships, his battle with obsessive-compulsive disorder, and his contributions to the aviation industry.

A journalist in Washington, D.C. investigates the murder of a congressional aide, which leads to uncovering a conspiracy involving a congressman and his old college friend. As he delves deeper into the case, he exposes the connection between the murder and a powerful corporation. The journalist, with the help of a young blogger, unravels the truth and uncovers political corruption and professional ethics.

In the midst of the Gulf War, soldiers are kidnapped and brainwashed for sinister purposes. Sergeant Raymond Shaw saves his unit, but doubts arise about what really happened. Shaw, now a vice-presidential nominee, and Major Ben Marco, haunted by dreams of Kuwait, investigate the truth. As Marco delves deeper, he uncovers a conspiracy to seize the White House, with powerful individuals at Manchurian Global trying to stop him.

Shirley Chisholm makes a trailblazing run for the 1972 Democratic presidential nomination after becoming the first Black woman elected to Congress.

Mister Sterling is an American television serial drama created by Lawrence O'Donnell that ran from January to March in 2003. It starred Josh Brolin as an idealistic United States Senator, and featured Audra McDonald, William Russ, David Noroña, and James Whitmore as members of his staff. Despite mostly positive reviews, the show, which aired on NBC on Friday nights, was cancelled after 10 episodes after the show only ranked 58th in the yearly ratings Although it had numerous similarities to The West Wing in style and tone, it was not set in the same universe as O'Donnell's other political show. It is unknown if a cross-over would have ever occurred had Mister Sterling not been cancelled; however Steven Culp played presidential aspirant Sen. Ron Garland on Mister Sterling and House Speaker Jeff Haffley on The West Wing, and Democrats appeared to be in the majority in the US Senate on Mr Sterling, while in The West Wing consistent Republican control of both Houses of Congress was a key plot point. James Whitmore was nominated for a 2003 Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series for playing former Governor Bill Sterling, the senator's father.

Quiz Show is a gripping drama that explores the behind-the-scenes manipulation and scandal in a popular TV quiz show in the 1950s. It follows the story of a young lawyer, Richard Goodwin, who investigates allegations of fraud and deception. As he delves deeper, he uncovers a web of corruption, media manipulation, and political corruption that threatens to bring down the entire quiz show industry.

A naive youth leader, Jefferson Smith, is appointed to fill a vacancy in the U.S. Senate. His idealistic plans collide with corruption at home and subterfuge from his hero in Washington. Undeterred, he tries to forge ahead, defending his innocence and fighting for integrity.

Game Change is a movie that portrays the events leading up to the 2008 United States presidential election, with a specific focus on the selection of Sarah Palin as John McCain's running mate. The movie explores the political drama, behind-the-scenes campaign strategies, and the impact of Palin's controversial personality on the election.

For millions, the election of Barack Obama marked a new era of hope. This four-part series tells the story of how he tried to reshape America as told by his inner circle - and the president himself.

Envy is a comedy movie released in 2004. It tells the story of a man who becomes jealous after his best friend becomes incredibly wealthy. In an attempt to achieve the same level of success, he embarks on a series of ridiculous and hilarious schemes. The movie explores themes of envy, friendship, and the consequences of obsession. With a star-studded cast and plenty of comedic moments, Envy is an entertaining film that will keep you laughing throughout.

In 1951, a film director in Hollywood is accused of being a communist and is blacklisted by the industry. He navigates the dangerous waters of politics and social commentary during the McCarthy hearings, while trying to clear his name and continue his career.

In a world where tomatoes have become killers, a group of people must come together to stop their rampage. With humorous musical numbers and clever satire, this campy horror-comedy is a must-watch for fans of B-movies.

A con artist running a fake campaign decides to actually run for Congress and wins. He uses his position to get rich through bribery and deception while falling in love with a lobbyist.

Cradle Will Rock is a drama set in 1930s New York City during the Great Depression. It follows the story of artists and activists who face challenges and oppression in their pursuit of art and social change.

An experimental fusion of reality and fiction--a fly-on-the-wall look at government, filmed in and around the corridors of power in Washington. The series ventures inside the world of powerful political consultants--a world that few people ever experience first-hand. Produced on location in Washington, D.C., the largely improvised ten-episode series combines fictional characters with appearances by real-life political figures, all centered around the biggest political news of the week.