Top 10 Films About the Kennedy Family

Description: This film recounts the true story of John F. Kennedy's heroic actions during World War II when his patrol torpedo boat was sunk by a Japanese destroyer.

Fact: The film was released just months before JFK's assassination, and it was the last film he saw in the White House.

Description: Directed by Oliver Stone, this film delves into the conspiracy theories surrounding the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, offering a complex narrative that questions the official Warren Commission report.

Fact: The film's script was based on two books, "On the Trail of the Assassins" by Jim Garrison and "Crossfire: The Plot That Killed Kennedy" by Jim Marrs. It was nominated for eight Academy Awards, winning two.

Description: This film focuses on the Cuban Missile Crisis, highlighting the tense 13 days in October 1962 when President Kennedy and his advisors faced the possibility of nuclear war.

Fact: The film was originally titled "The Brink of War" and was based on the book "The Kennedy Tapes: Inside the White House During the Cuban Missile Crisis."

Description: Set on the day of Robert F. Kennedy's assassination, this film intertwines the lives of several characters at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles, capturing the atmosphere and the impact of the event.

Fact: The film features an ensemble cast including Emilio Estevez, who also wrote and directed, and was inspired by his own experiences as a child during the time of the assassination.

Description: This film centers on Jacqueline Kennedy in the days immediately following her husband's assassination, focusing on her grief, her public image, and her legacy.

Fact: Natalie Portman's performance as Jackie Kennedy earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress.

Description: Focused on the immediate aftermath of JFK's assassination, this film explores the chaos at Parkland Hospital, the Secret Service, and the FBI's initial reactions.

Fact: The title refers to Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas, where JFK was pronounced dead.

Description: This film recounts the infamous incident involving Senator Ted Kennedy, where his car went off a bridge, leading to the death of Mary Jo Kopechne.

Fact: The film was produced with the cooperation of Kopechne's family, aiming to provide a more balanced view of the event.

Description: This made-for-TV movie dramatizes the events of the Cuban Missile Crisis, offering a detailed look at the decision-making process within the Kennedy administration.

Fact: It was one of the first films to use actual White House recordings from the crisis, giving viewers an authentic feel of the tense discussions.

Description: This miniseries provides a detailed look at the Kennedy family, from Joe Kennedy's ambitions to the assassinations of JFK and RFK, exploring their personal lives and political careers.

Fact: Originally intended for the History Channel, it was eventually aired on ReelzChannel due to controversy over its content.

Description: Based on the book by Bill O'Reilly, this docudrama explores the parallel lives of JFK and Lee Harvey Oswald, culminating in the assassination.

Fact: The film was part of a series of adaptations of O'Reilly's "Killing" books, focusing on historical figures and events.