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Culture August 29, 2018

Films for political junkies who can't get enough of the news coming out of Washington, D.C.

WATCH: 2018 summer movies: 17 flicks to know about

For some, movies are an escape from the 24-hour political news cycle.

But for those who can't get enough of the current machinations coming out of Washington, D.C., there are plenty of films on the three major streaming services that offer backroom maneuvering, political intrigue, coverups and exposés, diplomacy and brinkmanship.

From Hulu's upcoming explosive documentary, "Active Measures," about Russia's spy program and its impact on the 2016 U.S. Presidential Election, to Rob Reiner's Lyndon Johnson biopic "LBJ" that is currently streaming on Amazon, there is something for everyone -- whether it's fiction or documentary; comedy, drama or thriller.

Keep reading below for a list of political film titles available for streaming on Hulu, Amazon and Netflix.

PHOTO: Denzel Washington, as Ben Marco, and Meryl Streep, as Eleanor Shaw, in a scene from "The Manchurian Candidate."
Paramount Pictures
Denzel Washington, as Ben Marco, and Meryl Streep, as Eleanor Shaw, in a scene from "The Manchurian Candidate."

Hulu

PHOTO: Woody Harrelson in "LBJ," 2016.
Castle Rock Entertainment
Woody Harrelson in "LBJ," 2016.

Amazon Prime

Amazon for rent for purchase

PHOTO: Daniel Day-Lewis stars in "Lincoln."
20th Century Fox
Daniel Day-Lewis stars in "Lincoln."

Netflix