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White House Down
Roland Emmerich · Film · 2013
You loved White House Down for the way it forces an ordinary person to navigate high-stakes political conspiracies to protect those they love.
Books on the same thread
Alex Cross
James Patterson · Book · 1993
Like the protagonist of White House Down, Alex Cross finds himself fighting against a corrupt system while his own family is caught in the crosshairs of a dangerous conspiracy.
The President Is Missing
James Patterson, Bill Clinton · Book · 2018
If the presidential peril in White House Down kept you on the edge of your seat, this thriller delivers that same sense of national urgency and high-level political stakes.
Series on the same thread
Bodyguard
Jed Mercurio · Series · 2018
This series mirrors the intense protection details found in White House Down, focusing on a dedicated officer tasked with shielding a controversial figure amidst a brewing, violent terror plot.
Designated Survivor
David Guggenheim · Series · 2016
The sudden government collapse in White House Down is echoed here, as an unlikely individual is thrust into the center of a national crisis following a devastating, unexpected attack.
The Rookie
Alexi Hawley · Series · 2018
You will appreciate the underdog hero narrative of White House Down, which is mirrored here as a determined man fights to prove his worth while navigating institutional skepticism and pressure.
Vagabond
Yoo In-sik · Series · 2019
Much like the explosive conspiracy thriller White House Down, this story follows an ordinary man who uncovers a massive, deep-rooted corruption scandal that threatens the security of the entire nation.
Podcasts on the same thread
To Live and Die in LA
Tenderfoot TV & Audacy · Podcast · 2023
This investigation captures the same feeling of a lone person confronting a dangerous, systemic conspiracy that drives the high-stakes, life-or-death mission seen in White House Down.
Bag Man
Rachel Maddow, MS NOW · Podcast · 2023
If the political corruption at the heart of White House Down intrigued you, this deep dive into historical abuse of power offers a chilling, real-world look at government betrayal.
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Common questions
Is White House Down about a Secret Service agent?
No, the protagonist of White House Down is John Cale, a Capitol Policeman who was denied a job with the Secret Service. He finds himself in the White House during a paramilitary takeover while on a tour with his daughter.
What is the inciting incident in White House Down?
The main conflict in White House Down begins when a heavily armed paramilitary group overtakes the White House complex. This occurs while John Cale is taking his daughter on a tour of the building after failing his Secret Service job interview.
Who is the President in White House Down?
The President in White House Down is named James Sawyer. He becomes the primary target of the paramilitary group that seizes control of the White House, forcing John Cale to intervene in an attempt to save him.
Does White House Down feature a rescue mission?
Yes, the plot of White House Down centers on John Cale attempting to save President James Sawyer after the White House is overtaken by a paramilitary group. Cale must navigate the chaos of the falling government to protect the President and his daughter.