White House Down_
"It will start like any other day."
Capitol Policeman John Cale has just been denied his dream job with the Secret Service protecting President James Sawyer. Not wanting to let down his little girl with the news, he takes her on a tour of the White House, when the complex is overtaken by a heavily armed paramilitary group. Now, with the nation's government falling into chaos and time running out, it's up to Cale to save the president, his daughter, and the country.
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
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11 countries
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6 countries
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5 countries
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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
White House Down earned $205.4M worldwide on a $150.0M budget — a 37% return on investment.
Roland Emmerich →
Year context
White House Down was released 13 years ago in 2013.
CAST (20)
Channing Tatum
Cale
Jamie Foxx
President Sawyer
Maggie Gyllenhaal
Finnerty
Jason Clarke
Stenz
Richard Jenkins
Raphelson
Joey King
Emily
James Woods
Walker
Nicolas Wright
Donnie the Guide
Jimmi Simpson
Tyler
Michael Murphy
Vice President Hammond
Rachelle Lefevre
Melanie
Lance Reddick
General Caulfield
Matt Craven
Agent Kellerman
Jake Weber
Agent Hope
Peter Jacobson
Wallace
Barbara Williams
Muriel Walker
Kevin Rankin
Killick
Garcelle Beauvais
Alison Sawyer
Falk Hentschel
Motts
Romano Orzari
Mulcahy
CREW
Director
Writer
BOX OFFICE
$150.0M
Budget
$205.4M
Revenue
+37%
ROI
BREAK EVEN
Verdict
STUDIOS (1)
Centropolis Entertainment
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
131 min (2h 11m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
6.5/10 (5,009 votes)
Popularity
7
Budget
$150,000,000
Box Office
$205,366,737
Profit
+$55,366,737
IMDB
Trailer
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is White House Down about?
Capitol Policeman John Cale has just been denied his dream job with the Secret Service protecting President James Sawyer. Not wanting to let down his little girl with the news, he takes her on a tour of the White House, when the complex is overtaken by a heavily armed paramilitary group. Now, with the nation's government falling into chaos and time running out, it's up to Cale to save the president, his daughter, and the country.
How long is White House Down?
White House Down has a runtime of 131 minutes (2h 11m).
Who directed White House Down?
White House Down was directed by Roland Emmerich.
Who stars in White House Down?
The cast of White House Down includes Channing Tatum, Jamie Foxx, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Jason Clarke, Richard Jenkins.
How much did White House Down make at the box office?
White House Down earned $205,366,737 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $150,000,000.
What is the rating of White House Down?
White House Down has a rating of 6.5 out of 10 based on 5,009 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Action
Drama
Thriller
KEYWORDS (22)
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young daughter
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