White House Action Films: A Thrilling Collection

Description: While primarily a romantic comedy, this film includes political intrigue and a subplot involving a crisis at the White House, making it an interesting addition to this list.

Fact: Aaron Sorkin, who wrote the screenplay, later created the TV series "The West Wing," which also focuses on the White House.

Description: An alien invasion destroys major landmarks, including the White House, in this classic sci-fi action film. Its inclusion is due to the iconic destruction scene.

Fact: The destruction of the White House was one of the most memorable scenes in the film, using a combination of practical effects and CGI.

Description: While not directly about the White House, this film features the President's plane being hijacked, showcasing the President's resolve to protect his family and country. Its inclusion here is due to its thematic connection to presidential action.

Fact: Harrison Ford, who plays the President, did most of his own stunts, including the famous fight scene on the plane.

Description: A comet is on a collision course with Earth, and the White House becomes a focal point for the global response to this impending disaster.

Fact: The film was released the same year as "Armageddon," leading to comparisons between the two comet/asteroid disaster films.

Description: After a series of terrorist attacks in New York, the President orders martial law, leading to a siege-like atmosphere around the White House. This film explores themes of civil liberties and security in a post-9/11 world.

Fact: The film was controversial for its depiction of the FBI and military's response to terrorism, leading to discussions about its portrayal of civil rights.

Description: A terrorist plot to detonate a nuclear bomb at the Super Bowl, with scenes involving the White House as the President tries to prevent the catastrophe.

Fact: The film was based on Tom Clancy's novel and was one of the first major films to address post-9/11 security concerns.

Description: A climate catastrophe leads to a global disaster, with scenes of the White House being engulfed by a massive storm. It's included for its dramatic depiction of the White House in peril.

Fact: The film was criticized for its scientific inaccuracies but praised for its special effects, including the iconic scene of the White House freezing over.

Description: When the White House is taken over by terrorists, a disgraced Secret Service agent must save the President and the nation. This film stands out for its intense action sequences and the portrayal of the White House under siege.

Fact: The film was originally titled "White House Taken" but was changed to avoid confusion with the TV series "White House Down." It was also the first of two similar movies released in 2013 about a White House attack.

Description: A Capitol policeman must rescue the President from a paramilitary group that has taken over the White House. This film offers a different take on the same premise as "Olympus Has Fallen," with a focus on humor and family dynamics amidst the chaos.

Fact: The film was released just a few months after "Olympus Has Fallen," leading to comparisons and discussions about which film did the White House siege better.

Description: An assassination attempt on the President during a summit in Spain, with the White House playing a crucial role in the investigation and response.

Fact: The film uses a unique narrative structure, showing the same event from multiple perspectives, including one from the White House Situation Room.