“White House Down” received mixed reviews from critics, but was a commercial success. The movie grossed over $170 million worldwide, making it one of the highest-grossing films of 2013.
The mercenaries, who are dressed in black tactical gear, quickly overpower the Secret Service agents and take the President of the United States, Sawyer (Joaquin Phoenix), hostage. The terrorists demand that the government release a number of high-profile prisoners in exchange for the President’s safe release. White House Down
Meanwhile, the government is scrambling to respond to the crisis. The Vice President, Mike Banning (Sam Shepard), is trying to coordinate a rescue effort, but he is faced with a number of challenges, including a lack of information about the situation inside the White House. The terrorists demand that the government release a
The movie begins with John Cale (Channing Tatum), a U.S. Capitol Police officer who is trying to get a good impression on his daughter, Emily (Ingrid Michaelson), by taking her on a tour of the White House. However, things take a dramatic turn when a group of heavily armed mercenaries, led by Emil Stenz (Jason Clarke), storm the White House and take control of the building. The movie begins with John Cale (Channing Tatum), a U
In the end, Cale and McMillan are able to rescue the President and the school children, and the terrorists are defeated. The movie ends with Cale and his daughter being reunited, and the President thanking Cale for his bravery.