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The Front Runner

5.920181h 53mRMovieDramaHistory

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
ProducersJason Reitman·Aaron L. Gilbert

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CraveCrave
Availability shown for Canada · 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 Crave in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Front Runner on Netflix?

No, The Front Runner is not on Netflix in Canada as of August 2026. It's currently on Crave.

Is The Front Runner on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch The Front Runner for free?

The Front Runner is available to stream free (with ads) on Crave in Canada.

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).