Political Drama in Film Quiz

Test your knowledge of political films with questions on Watergate, presidents, and social justice. Who directed 'Milk' and played Lincoln? Find out now!

#1

Which film is based on the Watergate scandal involving President Richard Nixon?

All the President's Men
The Ides of March
Frost/Nixon
Wag the Dog
#2

Who directed the political drama film 'The West Wing'?

Steven Spielberg
Aaron Sorkin
Martin Scorsese
Quentin Tarantino
#3

In 'Lincoln,' who portrayed the 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln?

Daniel Day-Lewis
Tom Hanks
Leonardo DiCaprio
Brad Pitt
#4

Who played the role of British Prime Minister Winston Churchill in the film 'Darkest Hour'?

Gary Oldman
Anthony Hopkins
Liam Neeson
Michael Caine
#5

Which film explores the political rise and fall of a fictional senator named Jefferson Smith?

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
The American President
Bulworth
Primary Colors
#6

In 'Election,' what position is Tracy Flick running for at her high school?

Class President
Student Council Treasurer
Homecoming Queen
Editor of the School Newspaper
#7

Which film features the character Michael Corleone and his journey in a crime family?

Goodfellas
Scarface
The Godfather
Casino
#8

Who played the role of Margaret Thatcher in the film 'The Iron Lady'?

Meryl Streep
Helen Mirren
Cate Blanchett
Kate Winslet
#9

Which political drama film explores the life of Nelson Mandela and his efforts to unite South Africa?

The Last King of Scotland
Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom
Invictus
Cry Freedom
#10

Who directed the film 'Milk,' which portrays the life of gay rights activist Harvey Milk?

Steven Spielberg
Gus Van Sant
Ang Lee
Danny Boyle
#11

Which film explores the Watergate scandal from the perspective of President Nixon's secretary, played by Diane Lane?

Dick
Frost/Nixon
All the President's Men
The Post
#12

Which film tells the story of the 1972 chess match between Bobby Fischer and Boris Spassky?

Pawn Sacrifice
Searching for Bobby Fischer
Queen of Katwe
The Queen's Gambit
#13

Who directed the political satire film 'Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb'?

Stanley Kubrick
Alfred Hitchcock
Francis Ford Coppola
Quentin Tarantino
#14

In the film 'V for Vendetta,' what is the significance of the Guy Fawkes mask worn by the protagonist?

Symbol of anarchy
Representation of freedom
Protest against government oppression
All of the above
#15

In 'The Manchurian Candidate,' what is the main theme explored?

Corporate corruption
Military dictatorship
Political conspiracy
Social inequality
#16

What is the central theme of the film 'Wag the Dog'?

Presidential elections
Media manipulation
International diplomacy
Corporate greed
#17

Which film portrays the life and career of controversial American figure Joseph McCarthy?

Trumbo
The Front
Good Night, and Good Luck
Guilty by Suspicion
#18

In the film 'Syriana,' which aspect of geopolitics is explored?

Oil industry
Nuclear proliferation
Cyber warfare
Climate change

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