It seems that Bollywood is going to see a slew of some of the best political movies this year. The industry is all set to launch biopics of various leaders ranging from Modi to Manmohan Singh. The freedom of expression is best enjoyed by a movie industry when it gets to make actual political movies with dark secrets.

The best political movies ever do not necessarily be based on real events. They can be satires or just art that creates huge awareness. They can be propaganda and even fiction based on real characters.

This is a really intriguing an underrated genre. Hence to appreciate it we bring to you a list of the best political movies ever made:

The King’s Speech

This is a movie based on the least celebrated British monarch. The story revolves around King George the sixth. It is a work of pure art. The British are all but engaged in war with Germany and need their spirits lifted. The king sitting on the throne has a serious stuttering problem and is not really up to the task. His queen hires him a speech therapist. The execution of the storyline is beyond excellence. This movie is pure gold as it explores the human side of the political leaders.

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Augusto Pinochet was a notorious dictator in the 1980s. He lost his power and was dethroned when he lost a referendum that would decide his future role in the country’s leadership. This powerful movie traces the momentous events that led to this historic moment. The director has used a low definition magnetic tape to give the movie a look that resembles the TV footage of the time. The attention to detail is mind-blowing making it one of the best political movies.

Frost/Nixon

David Frost was a witty British talk show host. Richard Nixon was the president of United States of America. The movie follows the story of how Frost takes on Nixon via a series of interviews to bring him to the justice of the Watergate scandal. The film is not entirely based on true events. However, it makes sure that you watch it from the edge of your seat with batted breath. The suspense and thrill created are unique for a political movie which is usually classified as boring. Frost/Nixon has taken this genre to another level with its brilliant all-round execution.

Those are the top three best political movies ever made. They are an interesting watch and the proof that great directors and actors walked on this Earth. Do tell us your favourite political movies.