The Front Runner wows in cinematic release

The Front Runner is another historical drama, though more contemporary than The Favourite.

The plot description reads: “Gary Hart (Hugh Jackman), former senator of Colorado, becomes the front-runner for the Democratic presidential nomination in 1987.

“Hart’s intelligence, charisma and idealism make 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.”

The Front Runner is a 2018 American biographical drama film directed by Jason Reitman, based on the 2014 book All the Truth Is Out: