Game Change

Governor Sarah Palin of Alaska becomes John McCain’s running mate in the 2008 Presidential election.
Year: 2012
Genre: Political Drama
Runtime: 1h 58m
Character: Ted Frank
Movie poster for Game Change

Synopsis

Game Change is a gripping political drama that chronicles the behind-the-scenes story of John McCain’s 2008 presidential campaign and the surprise selection of Alaska Governor Sarah Palin as his running mate.

As the campaign scrambles to regain momentum, strategist Steve Schmidt and his team quickly discover that Palin’s charisma and populist appeal come with challenges — from limited political experience to growing media scrutiny. What begins as a bold gamble to reshape the race soon spirals into internal chaos, revealing the human cost of modern campaign politics.

Julianne Moore delivers a transformative performance as Palin, alongside Ed Harris as McCain and Woody Harrelson as Schmidt. Brian d’Arcy James appears in a supporting role as Ted Frank.