John McCain
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John Sidney McCain III (August 29, 1936 – August 25, 2018) was an American politician and United States Navy officer who served as a United States senator from Arizona from 1987 until his death in 2018. He previously served two terms in the United States House of Representatives and was the Republican nominee for president of the United States in the 2008 election, which he lost to Barack Obama.
John McCain Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of John McCain reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 49 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of John McCain's work falls within the Documentary genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 43% of John McCain's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Nemtsov, which stands out as a key performance.
Best John McCain Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from John McCain's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie John McCain has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | In the Grip of Gazprom | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Two Men at War | Self (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2022 | Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL | Self - Vietnam War Veteran (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2021 | Heist: The Northern Bank Robbery | Self (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2020 | Democracy for $ale | Self - Politician (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | American Deep State | Self (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2019 | Mike Wallace Is Here | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | The River and the Wall | Self (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Revealing Ukraine | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2018 | Panic: The Untold Story of the 2008 Financial Crisis | Self (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | The Mayo Clinic | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Active Measures | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | John McCain: For Whom the Bell Tolls | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | To the Moon and Back | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2018 | McCain | Himself | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | America's Greatest Threat: Vladimir Putin | Himself | Flop | Similar → |
| 2017 | Saving Capitalism | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | The Words That Built America | Self - Reader: The Constitution | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | He Did Go All the Way: A Chris Berman Tribute | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2016 | Before the Flood | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Nemtsov | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Obama at War | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2014 | Mitt | Self (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Citizen Koch | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | The House I Live In | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Killing Them Softly | Self (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Top Priority: The Terror Within | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Sarah Palin: You Betcha! | Self (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | The Strange History of Don't Ask, Don't Tell | Self (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | The Undefeated | Himself - Presidential Candidate Republican Party (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | Fear of a Black Republican | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | Reagan | Self (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Saturday Night Live in the 2000s: Time and Again | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | How to Win the TV Debate | Self (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | Housequake | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | Right America: Feeling Wronged | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Barack Obama: The Power of Hope | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | Vote Jesus: The Chronicles of Ken Stevenson | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | The Choice 2008 | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | Religulous | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Fabled Enemies | Self (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | Mr. Conservative: Goldwater on Goldwater | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Run Granny Run | Self(archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Ghosts of Abu Ghraib | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Wedding Crashers | John McCain (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Why We Fight | Self - Senator (R/AZ) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Lewis Black: Taxed Beyond Belief | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Return with Honor | Himself | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | A Healing | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
John McCain - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of John McCain?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring John McCain is "Nemtsov" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has John McCain acted in?
John McCain has been featured in at least 49 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by John McCain?
Other notable films include "In the Grip of Gazprom", "A Healing", and "Top Priority: The Terror Within".