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The Front Runner

5.920181h 53mMMovieDramaHistory

Gary Hart, former Senator of Colorado, becomes the front-runner for the Democratic presidential nomination in 1987. Hart's intelligence, charisma and idealism makes him popular with young voters, leaving him with a seemingly clear path to…

DirectorJason Reitman
WritersMatt Bai·Jason Reitman
ProducersHelen Estabrook·Aaron L. Gilbert

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NetflixNetflixNetflix Standard with AdsNetflix Standard with AdsSony Pictures Core Amazon ChannelSony Pictures Core Amazon Channel
Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Jason Reitman

HJHugh Jackman
Hugh Jackman
Gary Hart
VFVera Farmiga
Vera Farmiga
Lee Hart
JSJ.K. Simmons
J.K. Simmons
Bill Dixon
MOMark O'Brien
Mark O'Brien
Billy Shore
MEMolly Ephraim
Molly Ephraim
Irene Kelly
CCChris Coy
Chris Coy
Kevin Sweeney
AKAlex Karpovsky
Alex Karpovsky
Mike Stratton
JBJosh Brener
Josh Brener
Doug Wilson
TDTommy Dewey
Tommy Dewey
John B. Emerson
KDKaitlyn Dever
Kaitlyn Dever
Andrea Hart
OCOliver Cooper
Oliver Cooper
Joe Trippi
JKJenna Kanell
Jenna Kanell
Ginny Terzano

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The Front Runner — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Front Runner?

The Front Runner is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard and Sony Pictures Core in Australia, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is The Front Runner on Netflix?

Yes — The Front Runner is available on Netflix in Australia as of October 2026.

Is The Front Runner on Amazon Prime Video?

The Front Runner isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Australia, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Front Runner for free?

The Front Runner is available on Netflix and Netflix Standard in Australia, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is The Front Runner based on a true story?

Yes — The Front Runner is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).