Primary Colors (1998)

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In this adaptation of the best-selling roman à clef about Bill Clinton's 1992 run for the White House, the young and gifted Henry Burton is tapped to oversee the presidential campaign of Governor Jack Stanton. Burton is pulled into the politician's colorful world and looks on as Stanton -- who has a wandering eye that could be his downfall -- contends with his ambitious wife, Susan, and an outspoken adviser, Richard Jemmons.

Released: 1998-03-20
Genres: Drama, Comedy
Runtime: 2h 23m
Status: Released
TMDB rating: 6.2/10 from 359 votes

Directed by Mike Nichols.

Top cast

John Travolta as Jack Stanton
Emma Thompson as Susan Stanton
Billy Bob Thornton as Richard Jemmons
Adrian Lester as Henry Burton
Maura Tierney as Daisy Green
Paul Guilfoyle as Howard Ferguson
Larry Hagman as Gov. Fred Picker
Kathy Bates as Libby Holden
Diane Ladd as Mamma Stanton
Rebecca Walker as March

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Where to watch Primary Colors

United States: watch free on YouTube Free; rent on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home; buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
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Australia: rent on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube; buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube

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