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The Choice 2008

20081h 55mMovieDocumentary

This two-hour program examines the rich personal and political biographies of John McCain and Barack Obama and goes behind the headlines to discover how they arrived at this moment and what their very different candidacies say about America.

DirectorMichael Kirk
WritersMichael Kirk·Paul Stekler
ProducersMichael Kirk·Jim Gilmore

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Cast · Directed by Michael Kirk

BOBarack Obama
Barack Obama
Self
JMJohn McCain
John McCain
Self

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The Choice 2008 — streaming FAQ

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The Choice 2008 isn't streaming anywhere in Australia yet.

Is The Choice 2008 on Netflix?

No, The Choice 2008 is not on Netflix in Australia as of November 2026.

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The Choice 2008 isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for The Choice 2008?

The Choice 2008 hasn't started streaming in Australia yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around December 2, 2008. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.