The Best Movies About Politics From the 21st Century, So Far

The past two decades have been characterized by globalization and increasingly polarized politics. Fortunately, with these politics came a wave of films drawing on 21st century challenges. Some have provided skewering accounts of American involvement in global politics, using our current context to reflect on historical events. Others have used historical events to speak to our current political climate. Many draw on age-old political themes, like greed, corruption, and ambition. However, the internet age has also allowed these films to bleed over into real world politics, causing real controversy and consequences.