9 Essential Movies and Shows About the Assassination of JFK
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2023 marks the 60th anniversary of the fateful day when President John F. Kennedy was killed while riding in a motorcade in Dallas, Texas. The tragic event would permanently shape the American political landscape for years to come and made an indelible mark on history, so it's hardly a surprise that it's been a focus of film and television ever since. Whether you're interested in the real experiences of people who were there on the day, a deep dive into the evidence surrounding the controversial case, or a fictionalized drama exploring the impact of the death of America's 35th president, here are some of the best films to watch this November 22.
JFK: What the Doctors Saw (2023)
This new documentary on Paramount+ features in-depth talks with seven doctors who were working in the ER at Parkland Hospital when JFK was brought in on the day of his assassination, including their perceptions of his injuries and perspective of the unforgettable event.
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JFK (1991)
Perhaps the seminal film about the assassination of JFK, this 8-time Oscar nominee weaves a complex tale about the investigation of the assassination led by New Orleans district attorney Jim Garrison (Kevin Costner) who faces pushback as he uncovers uncomfortable details that could reveal an even darker layer tot he killing.
(The film is also notable for kicking off writer/director Oliver Stone's milieu of JFK investigations—look out for his name elsewhere on this list.)
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JFK Revisited: Through the Looking Glass (2021)
Speaking of Oliver Stone, in this documentary (narrated by Whoopi Goldberg and Donald Sutherland) the director examines files about the assassination that were declassified after his 1991, examining the new evidence in context to ferret out what may have happened on that fateful day in 1963.
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Parkland (2013)
After his shooting, JFK was rushed to the nearby Parkland Hospital in an attempt to save the president's life. This drama centers on the events that occurred at the hospital and the doctors, secret service agents, and others who would become forever tied to one of the most controversial moments in American history.
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Jackie (2016)
Jackie Kennedy was an American icon in her own right, and this drama (starring Natalie Portman as the First Lady) explores the period of her life following the assassination of her husband and the deeply personal trauma left in its wake.
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Killing Kennedy (2013)
Starring Rob Lowe and Ginnfer Goodwin, this docudrama tells the dueling stories of JFK and Lee Harvey Oswald, ultimately leading to the assassination in 1963 and its fallout.
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11.22.63 (2016)
Based on the sci-fi novel by Stephen King, this series follows Jake (James Franco) a down-and-out teacher from the modern day who finds a door into the past and takes up a quest to change world history by preventing the assassination of JFK.
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JFK: Destiny Betrayed (2021)
While it's not technically a film, this four-part docuseries (also by Oliver Stone) dives into the story of the Kennedy assassination with a true crime bent, digging into the evidence—and sometimes lack of evidence—that still leave questions about the death of JFK.
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Executive Action (1973)
If you're looking for more of a thriller vibe, this Burt Lancaster-starring film features assassins, rogue operatives, conniving corporate interests, and corrupt politicians all plotting to assassinate the president.
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